Putting the heart into healthcare
Parents can spend less time worrying with a team of paediatric specialists available at Vhi 360 Health Centre, Carrickmines. Access expert advice on a range of childhood conditions, from recurring ailments to mild and moderate developmental conditions, for children and adolescents up to 16 years of age.
General Paediatric Clinic
Consultant paediatricians provide advice on conditions affecting children and adolescents, including abdominal pain, persistent cough, feeding difficulties, colic, and more.
You can now visit without GP referral.
Measles and other Viral Symptoms (Mumps / Chickenpox / Flu)
If you think that you or your child has measles, please tell us at the Reception Desk immediately upon arrival.
Please wear a mask (available at Reception Desk), practice safe cough etiquette & wash your hands.
If you have any other viral symptoms (including sore throat, runny nose, headache or fever) or unexplained new rash associated with swollen glands or a temperature, please do not walk in to a clinic - call us to make an appointment.
Care is provided for an extensive range of issues.
Including, though not limited to:
Common gastrointestinal/stomach issues can include:
Children who attend with symptoms associated with airway, skin and food allergies, may be referred to our Paediatric Allergy Consultant for further care, as clinically appropriate. Please note that we do not offer food challenges as part of this clinic.
Our paediatricians see issues such as limb pain, which can affect all or part of a leg or arm.
Children who attend with chronic/non-traumatic orthopaedic conditions may be referred to our Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon for further care, as clinically appropriate.
Children who attend our general paediatrics clinic and present with symptoms suggestive of a rheumatological condition, may be referred onwards to our paediatrician with a special interest in paediatric rheumatology for further care, as is clinically appropriate.
Access state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment from scans to X-rays. If required, an appointment will be made at your child's consultation for a later date. Clinical tests can also include bloods as part of a consultation, if necessary.
Paediatric Ultrasound
Children will be referred to our Paediatric Ultrasound Clinic which runs monthly, should this examination be required.
X-ray
Children will be referred for an X-ray, when necessary.
Referral is not required. Call to make an appointment or email: paediatrics@vhi360.ie. You will need to complete a pre-appointment screening form.
You will need your policy number.
Please note, we only accept contactless payment at this time.
We may ask some screening questions to identify if isolation is required, due to viral symptoms.
A face mask will be provided, if required.
Vhi and staff acknowledge that the welfare of children who attend our services is of paramount importance and our service works to safeguard children at all times. Please see our child safeguarding statement here.
How it works
Many of our plans offer full cover for an initial visit, with an excess. If follow-up care is required, you may be fully covered for a number of visits.
Should your child be referred for additional visits with a consultant or specialist led care, a co-payment may apply depending on your cover. See your Table of Benefits for full details.
Dr. David Vaughan's primary focus is innovation in the care of children, with patient safety at the forefront. Having graduated from UCD in 1992, he undertook training in paediatrics in Dublin from 1993 - 1998.
Dr. Vaughan trained in Paediatric Intensive Care in the US at Seattle Children's 1998 - 2000 and Paediatric Respiratory Medicine in Texas Children's 2000 - 2003.
In 2003, he was appointed a Consultant Paediatrician in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. He was Director of Leadership in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (2011 - 2013) and Director of Quality and Safety for Hamad Medical Corporation (2013 - 2016), Director of Quality and Safety Children's Health Ireland (2016 - 2020).
Dr Daire O’Leary is a consultant paediatrician with a special interest in paediatric rheumatology. Dr O'Leary supports children in our general paediatric clinic as well as supporting children that need further Rheumatological care.
She qualified from UCD in 2006 and completed basic and specialist training in paediatrics in Ireland, including subspecialty training in paediatric rheumatology. She completed a masters in clinical education through University College Galway and worked in clinical education for 4 years.
She received the Newman Fellowship in Paediatric Rheumatology through University College Dublin Newman Foundation and completed a PhD looking at the genetics of a rare rheumatic disease called chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CRMO/CNO).
In addition to her clinical work in Vhi, she continues to collaborate on a number of research projects in the fields of rheumatology and clinical education.
Vhi NurseLine 24/7
If your child is unwell and some advice would be helpful, a nurse is available over the phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Paediatric Developmental Clinic
This specialist clinic offers assessment of day-to-day challenges, and intervention services for children and adolescents with mild to moderate developmental issues.
GP referral is required.
The clinic is suitable for children from birth and adolescents up to and including 16 years, and on a case by case basis for those who are 17 years of age.
Our clinic can help support symptoms of…
ADHD assessments are provided to children from the of 6 upwards – once they meet the inclusion criteria of the service. Suitability for ADHD assessments are determined by our clinicians based on the information provided to support the referral.
Examples where ADHD assessments are not provided for include:
Our ADHD diagnostic pathway is compliant with guidance issued by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - CNG87.
Care is provided by a paediatric multidisciplinary team to ensure your child gets the right supports.
Consultant Paediatrician
Occupational Therapist
Nurse
Physiotherapy
Psychology
Speech and Language Therapy
Due to high demand for our paediatric services we have a waiting list in place for new appointments. If your child is acutely unwell, please contact your GP, Vhi SwiftCare Clinic / 360 Health Centre (if over 12 months) or local A&E.
GP referral is required.
A pre-appointment questionnaire(s) will need to be completed.
You will need your policy number.
Please note, we only accept contactless payment at this time.
We may ask some screening questions to identify if isolation is required, due to viral symptoms.
A face mask will be provided, if required.
Many of our plans offer full cover for an initial visit with an excess.
If you need follow-up care, you may be fully covered for a number of visits.
Should you be referred for additional visits with a consultant or specialist led care, a co-payment may apply depending on your cover.
Urgent Care
Vhi SwiftCare Clinics and Vhi 360 Health Centres provide rapid access to urgent care for the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses, 365 days a year.
Online Health Team
Access expert clinical care like our Online Doctor service or Speech and Language Therapy from the safety of your own home.
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