Each appointment slot is 15 minutes. If you require more time i.e.if you have a number of issues to discuss or require procedures it may be necessary to make two separate appointments. If you are booking for a specific test or procedure e.g. cervical smear, vaccinations, ear syringing, blood tests, joint injections – please let us know when booking your appointment so that we can allocate the appropriate time for your needs.
Each appointment slot is for one person only. If you would like to have a second family member seen at the same appointment please let us know when you are booking the appointment so that we can allocate the appropriate time.
In the case of an emergency please let us know immediately by phone so that we can make arrangements for you to be seen straight away.
Each appointment slot is 15 minutes. If you require more time i.e.if you have a number of issues to discuss or require procedures it may be necessary to make two separate appointments. If you are booking for a specific test or procedure e.g. cervical smear, vaccinations, ear syringing, blood tests, joint injections – please let us know when booking your appointment so that we can allocate the appropriate time for your needs.
Each appointment slot is for one person only. If you would like to have a second family member seen at the same appointment please let us know when you are booking the appointment so that we can allocate the appropriate time.
In the case of an emergency please let us know immediately by phone so that we can make arrangements for you to be seen straight away.
Each appointment slot is 15 minutes. If you require more time i.e.if you have a number of issues to discuss or require procedures it may be necessary to make two separate appointments. If you are booking for a specific test or procedure e.g. cervical smear, vaccinations, ear syringing, blood tests, joint injections – please let us know when booking your appointment so that we can allocate the appropriate time for your needs.
Each appointment slot is for one person only. If you would like to have a second family member seen at the same appointment please let us know when you are booking the appointment so that we can allocate the appropriate time.
In the case of an emergency please let us know immediately by phone so that we can make arrangements for you to be seen straight away.
Each appointment slot is 15 minutes. If you require more time i.e.if you have a number of issues to discuss or require procedures it may be necessary to make two separate appointments. If you are booking for a specific test or procedure e.g. cervical smear, vaccinations, ear syringing, blood tests, joint injections – please let us know when booking your appointment so that we can allocate the appropriate time for your needs.
Each appointment slot is for one person only. If you would like to have a second family member seen at the same appointment please let us know when you are booking the appointment so that we can allocate the appropriate time.
In the case of an emergency please let us know immediately by phone so that we can make arrangements for you to be seen straight away.
FAQs >> Out Of Hours
What do I do if I need to see a Doctor out of hours?
Outside of regular surgery hours, medical cover is provided by SOUTHDOC. All the doctors at Ballymodan participate in SOUTHDOC. When you ring the practice after the surgery is closed, details of how to contact SOUTHDOC and the times the service is available will be given to you via a recorded message.
The number to call for SOUTHDOC is 1850 335 999.
What is the procedure when I phone Southdoc?
Your call will be answered by a member of staff from the Southdoc base and you will be asked to give details of the patient and a contact phone number. If you have a medical card you will be asked for the number and expiry date.
This information will then be passed to a Triage Nurse who will ring you back as soon as is possible. The Nurse will gather all the relevant medical information and make an assessment which will lead to one of the following:
The next available appointment will be offered for the patient to attend a doctor at the Southdoc centre nearest to you
For patients who are seriously ill or suffer from lack of mobility, a house call will be offered
If the details given suggest a minor medical problem, the Nurse will give advice to the patient/guardian
The Southdoc office will forward details of your phone call and subsequent consultation to the doctor whom the patient has nominated at the earliest opportunity. In most cases this information will be faxed to your GP early the following morning.
What is Southdoc's Payment Policy?
Payments should be made at the reception desk once the consultation is finished. If you are a medical card holder it is essential that you bring a valid medical card with you as otherwise you will be charged for the service provided.
Southdoc do not accept payment by Laser or Credit Card but payment can be made by either cash or cheque.
Where are Southdoc located?
The Bandon base for Southdoc is located at Kilbrogan Hill, Bandon, Co. Cork, P72 XR02.