Rheumatology Services Offered by Dr Caitriona Buckley
Services offered
- Assessment and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Joint injections.
- Intravenous infusion treatments for patient with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
- Nurse review for patients started on drug treatment for inflammatory conditions (coming soon).
- Unfortunately, we do not at this stage accept referrals for patients under the age of 17.
About the Team
- Dr Caitriona Buckley – Consultant Rheumatologist
- Helen O’Carroll – Secretary
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (to be arranged)
Consultation Process
- Discussion of why you are here/ what are your symptoms?
- Examination of the affected joint
- Discussion of diagnosis and treatment plan with patient
- Joint injection – if needed
- Follow up arrangements made if needed
- A new patient consultation will take about 30 minutes and a follow up appointment will take about 20 minutes.
Come prepared
The rheumatologist will often need to do a general examination as well as examine the joint you are complaining about. For this reason it is a good idea to wear loose fitting clothing to your appointment.
Please bring a list of all your current medications to your appointment. This is essential as we may not have this information. If you have recently tried medication for pain or arthritis and are no longer taking them, it is important that you also tell us about these medications.
Arranging Appointments
Please ask your General Practitioner or another appropriate health professional e.g. Physiotherapist or another Consultant for a referral to see Dr Buckley. This will inform Dr Buckley about why you are coming, and will also ensure that any appropriate blood tests are arranged in advance of your appointment.
If you are an existing patient of Dr Buckley’s please contact the office on 066 7164533 and we can make an appointment for you.
Contact information
Dr Buckley’s office is located in Suite 12 of The Kerry Clinic which is in the grounds of the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee.
Our contact details are:
- Phone: 066 7164533
- Fax: 066 7164534
Clinic Times
Clinic times are as follows:
- Monday 1pm – 4.30pm
- Tuesday 9am – 1pm
- Wednesday 9am – 4.30pm
- Thursday 9am – 1pm
- Friday (Injection clinic) 9.30pm – 1pm
The office hours are 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
Costs
- An initial consultation is €120
- A follow up consultation is €70
Certain procedures may be partially or fully covered by your health insurance depending on your policy. Contact the office for procedure codes so you can check with your health insurer.
