St. Vincent's University Hospital

"Positive experience. I had day case surgery on a broken wrist so went through ED, ward, surgery and post op care in a day. My husband also became ill in the ED and was very well looked after. The medical care was good (unqualified opinion of non-medic!). The staff in all areas are unfailingly kind and polite. Hospital's march to their own beat so there are periods of waiting but I think that is ok - there is a system and it is followed. Wasn’t so busy today so the waits weren’t too long. I was grateful for the medical care and the kindness shown to both of us."

"If you get an appointment/referral for a specialist from St. Columcille's (which is public) and you show up at the appointment time then you will be seen very quickly. But the appointment given is normally a few days away."

"Simply pathetic. Don't go here. 9 hours in ER for a dislocated elbow, sent home with no information. Impossible to get a hold of my own reports because either no one picks up the phone, or they have no clue how to help and divert your call. Didn't receive a call back as promised. Phone service is even worse than their medical care unfortunately."

"Excellent patient care. A&E can get very busy but patients are triaged and prioritised based on this. If you are critical (e.g your appendix is about to burst) then you will be seen quickly. If you are not critical then you may have to wait a bit but once you are admitted (if needed) then in patient care is also excellent. There are carers available 24/7 for each section of 6 bays. Nurses are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble. I’ve seen some reviews saying they waited too long. And maybe this is the case but when I was there I could see a clear red/amber/green priority list of patients. I was a green patient as I had an inflamed appendix and in moderate pain. I waited my turn for scans and a bed and didn’t mind waiting given there were others in much more critical condition. If you want a quicker service then either go to a hospital that is further away or pay for private. All ED costs at St Vincent’s are capped at €100."

"After being admitted recently with a pulmonary embolism on my lungs, I received excellent care in A&E ( special shout out to Jamie and one of the Filipino nurses who got my cannula in without drama), St Monika's and St. Raphael's ward and to the radiographers, radiologists, nurses, consultants, junior doctors, pharmacists, phlebotomists, porters ( night and day ) thank you so so much. I felt safe, looked after, cared for, informed and can only thank them from the bottom of my heart for saving my life. There are so many more who deserve kudos here but I'm terrible with names as I met so many people during my time as an inpatient. My consultant from the respiratory department, who kept a close eye on me and ensured my safety - thank you so very much. You are an amazing bunch and the people of Ireland are so lucky to have you as our healthcare provider."