How the weight consultation works
You book an online video consultation and pay €99. The consultant endocrinologist reviews your weight, metabolic and hormone history, lifestyle, medical history and any previous blood tests, and looks for contributing causes such as insulin resistance, PCOS or thyroid problems. You get a personalised plan. If tests are needed, they are arranged through your GP or a local diagnostic centre. If the consultant decides medicine is suitable, the prescription goes electronically to the pharmacy you choose. Follow-ups for the same condition cost €60.
Who it suits, and who it does not
The clinic publishes inclusion and exclusion criteria for online endocrine care. Online consultations suit adults who are relatively stable, can use video, can get local blood tests and have a GP who can act as a referral partner. People with an endocrine emergency, a need for urgent physical examination or several complex conditions are directed to in-person care instead.
The walk-in clinic
Separately from the weight service, Dr Clinic runs a private walk-in GP clinic in Kilkenny city centre, Monday to Friday, and an online GP phone or video consultation seven days a week. It is a private clinic and does not accept medical cards.