MRI
An MRI is a diagnostic scanning technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio frequency waves to produce detailed images of bones, joints and soft tissue.
Vhi 360 Health Centre
Putting the heart into healthcare
Sports, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Our consultant led clinic provides treatment for a wide range of sports and musculoskeletal pain and injuries to those 12 years and over.
Location
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Services available in select locations
- Carrickmines
- Limerick
- Dundrum
- Swords
- Cork
- Galway
Clinical care
Access to the latest diagnostics, a specialist consultant and multidisciplinary team including physiotherapy, podiatry and hand therapy to help with mobility and recovery.
Treatment
Multidisciplinary team
Diagnostics
Access state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment from scans to X-rays and more. If required, an appointment for diagnostics will be scheduled at the earliest availability and convenience, following your initial consultation.
Dexa
A type of x-ray used to evaluate body composition, such as fat and muscle mass and location.
X-ray
Produces images of internal areas of the body to assist diagnosis of many conditions.
Ultrasound
Can screen internal organs using an imaging test with high frequency sound waves.
Consultant led care
Dr. Suzi Clarke
Lead Consultant
Our team is led by Dr. Suzi Clarke, a consultant Sports and Exercise Medicine physician and lead for Musculoskeletal Medicine in our Vhi 360 Health Centre, Carrickmines. She is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
Specialist
Dr. Clarke worked as a specialist in Sports Medicine in the Emergency Department at St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin from 2011 - 2019. She was Team Doctor for the FAI senior U19 and U17 women's team and Medical Officer for Irish Hockey, as well as Team Doctor for Irish Athletics and Swim Ireland. She was a member of the medical staff for the Irish team at the London Olympics in 2012.
Preparation for consultation
APPOINTMENT
Call the number below to make an appointment.
WHAT TO BRING
You will need your policy number.
Please note, we only accept contactless payment at this time.
CHECK-IN
A face mask will be provided to all patients.
We may ask some screening questions to identify if isolation is required, due to viral symptoms.
Flu or COVID-19 symptoms
If you have any viral symptoms (including sore throat, runny nose, headache or fever), please let us know in advance of your appointment.
Getting there
Benefits and cover
How it works
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. Check your Table of Benefits in MyVhi for full details.
Additional benefits
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