At Mater Private Network Emergency Department in Cork, we provide rapid access to specialist emergency teams for any medical concern, big or small. Our fully integrated services ensure that scans, specialist consultations, and hospital admissions can all happen in one seamless visit, offering you smooth and efficient care in our state-of-the-art facility.
Open 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). No appointment necessary.
For information call 021 601 3333
Conditions treated in our Emergency Department
Our teams manage and treat many conditions straight away, many of which are listed below.
General
- Abdominal complaints
- Blood in urine
- Collapse
- Fever
- General deterioration
- Head injuries
- Infection (eg soft tissue, urinary, sepsis, cellulitis, wound)
- Kidney stones
- Vomiting or diarrhoea
- Weight loss or decreased appetite
Pain
- Back / Spinal pain
- Chronic pain
- Hip or knee pain
- Non-cardiac chest pain
Surgical
- General surgery
- Orthopaedics including fracture, minor trauma
- Urology
Not all conditions can be treated appropriately at our Emergency Department. Please check our service page to see which conditions we do not treat before visiting, or call 021 601 3333 if you’re not sure.
What is the wait time to be seen in the Emergency Department?
Our team will aim to have you seen by a consultant within 30 minutes. However, the waiting times may be affected by the number of patients waiting to be seen and the severity of their conditions.
Are cardiac conditions treated in our Emergency Departments?
Suspected heart attack, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat – please call or go directly to our Urgent Cardiac Care services. Patients with cardiac symptoms will be assessed and managed by our cardiac team.
For information about Emergency Department in our Dublin Hospital, click here.
Patient testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experience at our Emergency Department. For more testimonials, visit our Patient Testimonials page.
"I would like to sincerely express my gratitude to all staff who I encountered when I presented in your ED. The receptionist was excellent and made sure I got seen to quickly, as I was in a lot of pain. They were all empathetic, kind and professional."
"Thank you so much for looking after my wife yesterday after she had an unfortunate fall. You really dealt with her so quickly and with such kindness as she was in mild shock."
"Within 2 hours of emergency referral from his GP in Kinsale, my father had been admitted into the Emergency Department. Every member of staff did their utmost to make my father's experience a positive one. The empathy and care was exemplary."