St. Vincent's Private Hospital is one of the best hospitals in Dublin, that is well known for its excellent medical services. St. Vincent's Private Hospital is situated on Herbert Avenue, next to St. Vincent's University Hospital. The hospital plays a crucial role in providing the best medical care facilities to the people of Ireland. It is one of the hospitals of St. Vincent's Healthcare Group Limited or SVHG. The group includes St. Michael's Hospital in Dunlaoghaire, St. Vincent's University Hospital and St. Vincent's Private Hospital.
History of St. Vincent's Private Hospital
St. Vincent's Private Hospital was founded on 1st May, 1974 by the Religious Sisters of Charity. The hospital was completed within 2 years. The Sisters of Charity completely financed the construction of the hospital. The original hospital had 140 beds and 24 single rooms along with bathrooms.
Currently, St. Vincent's Private Hospital comprises 164 in patient beds, 16 oncology day care beds, 20 general beds and operating theaters for both minor and major surgery. It also includes various departments for radiotherapy and endoscopy. The diagnostic imaging facilities of St. Vincent's Private Hospital include CT Scanning, General Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography and Ultrasound.
The Dublin City Council has granted an application of St. Vincent's Private Hospital. According to the application, the hospital plans to develop a new private hospital, with 260 beds on the site of St. Anthony, which is close to St. Vincent's Private Hospital.
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Services of St. Vincent's Private Hospital
The hospital is reputed for is broad range of day care and in-patient and services, which include Breast Surgery, Dermatology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, ENT Surgery, General Surgery, Radiotherapy, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Haematology, Gynaecology, Plastic Surgery, Rheumatology, Respiratory Medicine and the list goes on.
Some of the out-patient services of St. Vincent's Private Hospital are:
- Various types of Blood Tests: It is a walk in service.
- Diagnostic Imaging: The services are general X-rays, CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy.
- Cardiology Services: They include ECG, Holters & BP Monitoring, Stress Test and Echo.
- Physiotherapy: It includes therapies for back and neck, chest, sport injuries, incontinence, neurological conditions and Lymphodema.
- Pulmonary Tests: These include Skin Prick Allergies, for testing allergies and Lung Function, a kind of breathing test.
St. Vincent's Private Hospital follows the philosophy of the Religious Sisters of Charity and thus combines the values of compassion, justice, quality and other principles with its care and treatment of patients.
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