Healthcare Abroad

Healthcare Abroad, Irish facilitator of medical treatment in the EU

Healthcare Abroad is a Dublin-based company that acts as an intermediary for residents in Ireland to receive medical treatment in private hospitals in other European Union countries. Its activity falls under the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive, which allows European citizens to access healthcare services in another Member State and request reimbursement of costs from the HSE, the Irish health service.

The company presents itself as Ireland's largest facilitator of cross-border healthcare logistics and states that it has a network of 87 internationally accredited private hospitals across Europe. According to its own description, it matches Irish patients with medical consultants and coordinates every stage of the process.

How the process works

The service covers everything from the initial application to the subsequent reimbursement. Healthcare Abroad manages treatment approval, documentation and paperwork, booking the procedure, accommodation and transfers, as well as claiming reimbursement from the HSE. The company states that waiting times can be as little as 20 days and that it is not necessary to be on a waiting list to access treatments that are publicly available in Ireland.

The site describes a detailed itinerary for each patient and direct coordination with the medical and hospital teams at the destination. It also mentions that, through its partnerships, it can offer assistance with financing the treatment if necessary.

Available treatments

The company lists a wide variety of procedures that can be managed under the European directive. These include knee, hip, shoulder, back and neck surgery; weight loss surgery; gynaecological surgery; cataracts; gallbladder removal; breast surgery; breast reduction and other medical treatments. The site states that any treatment publicly available in Ireland can be requested through this mechanism.

Hospitals and medical team

Healthcare Abroad states that its medical board has evaluated and inspected the hospitals it works with. The company mentions that it collaborates with leading consultants at internationally accredited private centres. Patient testimonials cite the names of professionals such as Dr. Gomez, Dr. Muñoz and physiotherapist Sergio, as well as the Vissum clinic in Alicante for cataract surgery.

Patient testimonials

The site collects numerous patient stories describing their experience. The accounts mention aspects such as airport pickup, support throughout the process, camaraderie among Irish patients and the care received. Some testimonials highlight specific results, such as a weight loss of seven stone in 18 weeks or bilateral cataract surgery. The dates of the testimonials range from 2025 to 2026.

Presence and contact

The company is headquartered in Dublin, at 7 Upper Ballymount Road, Ballymount, D24DVW2. It is open Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 20:00. The website includes a form to request a free consultation and offers telephone and email support.

7 Upper Ballymount road, Ballymount, Dublin 24 D24DVW2 · Phone: +353 (0)1 267 8011 · Email: info@healthcareabroad.ie · Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00