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Special Services at Coole Surgery
We are in a unique position to be able to offer our patients a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Minor Surgery
Coole Surgery provides for surgical care and advice on all forms of minor surgical procedure. Examples include: moles, lumps, growths, joint injections, in growing toe-nails and certain types of skin cancer.
Dermatology
We are able to give opinions on treatment and /or diagnose and investigate more common skin conditions. Appropriate referrals for specialist opinions can also be arranged if required.
Cryosurgery
This technology uses liquid nitrogen to treat common skin problems such as warts, verruca and skin blemishes and early skin cancer.
‘See and Treat’
We extend our service and facilities to all local GP’s through our ‘see and treat’ service. Your regular GP can refer you to Coole Surgery to avail of any of the services that we offer; in particular minor surgery and dermatology. You will be guaranteed an appointment within 7 days, and in most cases, treated on the same day. We will write to your own GP and inform them of the service you have received and any follow up arranged.
Ultrasound Scans
Sound waves are used to create pictures of internal body parts. This is used as a diagnostic aid for our patients rather than as a stand alone service. This technology improves antenatal care (mothers having babies), diagnosis and monitoring aneurysms and investigating abdominal pain e.g. gallstones etc.
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a permanent method of male contraception. It is safe, effective and ideal for men who have completed their families or for those who do not want to have any children. It is carried out under local anaesthetic.
Travel Vaccinations
We offer a comprehensive travel vaccine service. We will take a detailed history of your travel plans, your travel vaccine history and current health, providing you with a written summary of your needs. We administer all travel vaccinations.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy services are provided by, Coole Chartered Physiotherapy. Referrals will be made as required. Self referrals can be made directly to Coole Chartered Physiotherapy.
Dietitian
Dietician services are currently offered to all Heartwatch and diabetic patients, free of charge at the surgery. Your doctor or nurse may also suggest consultations as part of your disease management. (Fees will apply for non-Heartwatch and non-diabetic patients).
Audiologist
Hearing tests can be arranged at the surgery if your doctor feels this is necessary. Advice can then be given on specialist referral or the need for a hearing aid.
Chiropodist
Chiropody services are offered to Heartwatch and diabetic patients, free of charge. Private appointments can also be made with our visiting chiropodist, who visits the surgery at regular intervals.