Updates from Munster

Stay up to date with the most recent news from our hospital and clinics in Munster relating to new and exciting services, innovations, upcoming events, and more. We hope you find the following information useful for you and your patients. 

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Radiology Services at Mater Private Cork

We are proud to offer a full range of advanced radiology services, from routine imaging to specialised diagnostic procedures. This service is complemented by the University Hospital Radiology Group Cork, a locally based team with sub-specialty expertise who provide high-quality reports on all of the scans carried out at Mater Private Cork. Available onsite, our team ensures that your patients receive the highest quality imaging, reporting, and care. 

 

Radiology referrals accepted via Healthlink or email corkradiology@materprivate.ie

Emergency Department & Urgent Cardiac Care Cork: Now Open 8am - 8pm

ED and UCC now open Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, offering better access to emergency services when your patients need it most. Our emergency services are consultant-delivered and fully integrated with all our other hospital services, providing access to scans, consultations with specialists, and hospital admission (if necessary) all in the same visit.

ED Cork Extended Opening Hours

Gastrointestinal Service Update

Mater Private Cork has a growing Gastrointestinal (GI) service. In 2024, we welcomed three new Consultant Gastroenterologists: Dr. Carthage Moran, Dr. Donal Sheehan, and Dr. Ciarán McDonald. 

These consultants accept direct endoscopy patients, with urgent cases being scoped within a week of referral. Their expertise spans a wide range of general gastroenterology conditions, including IBS, IBD, and hepatology, and scoping for the national Bowel Screen programme.

 

Referrals accepted via Healthlink or our centralised referrals team ereferralscork@materprivate.ie

Centralised Referrals Department

Accepting referrals sent via Healthlink. 

 

Contact details for all referrals is now as follows:

  • Address: Mater Private Network, Citygate, Mahon, Cork, T12 K199
  • Referrals/Referral Queries: 021 201 0711 
  • Email: ereferralscork@materprivate.ie
  • General Queries: 021 601 3200
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Walk-in X-ray

Mater Private Network in Cork offers a walk-in X-ray service. Urgent appointments are typically available within 24 hours. GP referral required.

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