Amaranta Family Practice is open as normal. We are continuing do physical consultations with an option for patients of video or phone consultations where necessary.
Consultations can be booked HERE via our website or by phoning the practice directly on 012785866. Appointments for blood tests and childhood vaccines can only be made by phoning the practice directly.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Information – please read
If you are concerned with regard to symptoms of Covid 19 please complete this online form HERE and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Further Information
If you are concerned that you might have contracted the Coronavirus, please DO NOT attend the practice. Please call the HSE helpline on 1850 24 1850 or call the practice for further advice if you cant get through to the HSE (please do not call the emergency department, 112/999 as their services are overwhelmed at present and are for emergencies only)
Amaranta Family Practice is a GP surgery located in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. The practice provides high quality, comprehensive and affordable medical services in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. This specialist General Practice aims to support the health of it’s patients, male and female, from birth to old age with kindness, dignity and consideration.
This is a mixed practice seeing Medical Card, GP Visit Card and Private Patients. As a single handed practice, patients are guaranteed to see Dr. Ciara on each visit. Appointments can be made by phoning the surgery directly on 012785866 or by clicking on the “Book Appointment’ tab above.
Services available include :
Well Woman Care
Cervical smears / breast examinations *
Menopause care
Pregnancy tests
Maternity care
Teenage gynaecological problems
Pre-pregnancy counselling (including blood test) *
Infertility advice
Family planning
Well Man Care
Physical examination
Blood tests for cholesterol
Blood tests for prostate cancer
Vaccinations *
Infant vaccinations
Travel vaccinations (and travel health advice) eg typhoid, hepatitis A & B, yellow fever, polio and malaria prophylaxis. Please make an appointment one month before departure.
Occupational vaccinations eg hepatitis A & B and tetanus.
Flu vaccinations – particularly recommended for patients with diabetes and heart, lung and kidney disease.
Blood Tests
We take blood samples five mornings a week and send them by courier to the laboratory. This will save you a trip to the local hospital.
Cryosurgery
The technique of freezing warts, verrucae and a number of skin lesions.
Minor Surgery
For example: incision and drainage of abscesses, stitching wounds, etc.
Driving Fitness Tests
These include eye tests.
Asthma Care
Regular check-ups will improve the management of asthma.
Health Screening *
This includes a physical examination and full blood screen (including cholesterol, blood sugar, liver function and other tests as necessary). Advice is available on diet, weight control, exercise, alcohol and smoking.
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