doctors good, Indian nurses awful as per usual Leave you…read moresitting there even if you just asked for water they wouldn't get it for you. Lazy.

I recently had a mole on my leg that my dermatologist recommende…read mored removing for biopsy. I was a bit apprehensive because I had previously undergone a similar procedure on my back for a very small mole, which left a noticeable scar despite only requiring three stitches. This time, the mole on my leg was also very small, so I was hoping for a careful and minimally invasive procedure. However, while filling out the pre-procedure form, the nurse assisting me confused "left" with "right" and mentioned she was very tired at that point in the day. I remember thinking I hoped she would not be the one performing the procedure -- but she was. The result was disappointing: such a tiny mole ended up leaving a scar that required four stitches that looked more like veterinary stitches, or when you mend clothes, very poorly done.I I even consulted my GP to ask if the stitches could be redone for a better cosmetic outcome, but was advised against it. Now I am left with large, unattractive stitches which will leave a scar. Beyond the technical aspect, I also found the overall attitude and communication lacking empathy and professionalism. Unfortunately, this experience left me with the certainty that I will not return to this dermatology department for any further procedures. It is a pity, as patient care and compassion are just as important as medical treatment.

Is is possible to give a minus 1. I am an Aortic Dissection survivor & presented at the ED with…read morechest pain & similar symptoms to my original dissection. I was probed by the ED doctor as to why I didn't go to my GP. The GP would have sent me to the ED anyway because a contrast CT scan is one of the only way to rule our in RHC diagnose an Aortic Dissection. I was shocked when I was handed a form to bring for a CT contrast scan & told walk down to the radiology department without any staff to aid or assist. Dreadful, telling a patient who may be experiencing an AD to walk unaided down two floors. Anything could have happened to me & without medical supervision. Aortic Dissection is so often misdiagnosed can lead to a fatality. I am currently sitting here Waiting to be called for my scan in pain and worried incase I am dissecting again. :(

I attempted to sort the error made by reception radiology which did overcharge for my scan. There…read moreare already 5 months since the scan. I wish to advise that one lady Holly did engage in a very condescending manner and not willing at all to help sorting the matter. She was extremely rude and unhelpful. With this attitude"I know it all" I do not think she is suitable to deal with people that engage with this department in Beacon hospital, Dublin.

The best hospital in Dublin! It has the personal touch every patient needs...read more

This building is a beauty to look at it, an excellent example of Victorian architecture in the…read morecity. It's striking red brick facade and high spires make it the most striking landmark on Upper Baggot street. It was built in 1832 and part of it's history involved treating wounded soldiers from the first World War. Nowadays it offers services for mental health, physiotherapy and addiction treatment. Well worth the 15-20min walk from the top of Grafton street. It overlooks a gaggle of coffee shops, so you can enjoy a drink and admire the building. The canal is a stones throw away so afterwards you could take a potter down there.

There aren't many buildings as spooky as this anywhere, add to this that it's a hospital, and a war…read morehospital too ... brrrr ... is it cold in here? ... did you here that? Yep, when I make a horror film with Nicole Kidman I'll set it here. In fact, Rosemary's Baby would've worked as well here as that spooky place in New York they found. As a Dubliner you can be inclined not to mention buildings like this despite walking past them everyday. So, next time look up and check out the cool weathered copper look-out tower and hope that you never get locked in during a storm.

I was here recently to do some follow up investigations on some medical complications I had been…read morehaving. When you first arrive into the building, it can be a bit overwhelming and confusing, however the people working at the receptionist desk were SUPER helpful each time in making sure you were in the right place, and directing you where you needed to go. In case you can't find the receptionist desk, it looks like a weird turquoise cone. The first time I went, I saw a specialist. The staff were helpful, and I didn't have to wait long. The specialist I saw was also very attentive, and and actually took time to answer all my questions and listened to what I had to say (as opposed to some doctors who seem to just want to get you in and out). The second time I was there, I was in the day care unit having a bunch of tests done. Everything was thoroughly explained before it was done, and everyone made every effort to make sure I was as comfortable as possible (considering the tests I was having done). I'm a bit scared of needles, but each person who had to prod me was very good at keeping me distracted and making the needle part of the tests quick. The only downside, or frustrating part, was that when I arrived at Day Care, apparently they told EVERYONE in day card that day to arrive at the same time, and I had to wait a little bit because my bed wasn't ready yet. If I have to have tests or follow-ups in the future would be very happy having them done in this hospital. The nursing staff is great, supportive, and extremely nice.

nice staff, nice facilities, but oh. my. god. is it the most confusing place ever to visit. i've…read moregone there twice - once to a consultant and once to get a random test done. the first time, the whole place was torn apart and under some serious construction so even trying to follow the signs to find the right building was like navigating a labyrinth, in the dark. the second time, it was all finished so anything i'd achieved in forming a kind of map in my head was completely negated. i actually wandered around a bit before running into another lost soul who approached me hoping i had a map. heh. we ventured off together in search of our destinations. once i got in there (the second time) and wandered the immense lobby for a minute trying to figure out where to go, i gave up and approached the info desk. the staff there rang the department they thought i needed to go to and asked them if they did the sort of test i was sent over to get. i was directed upstairs to the department where again, i managed to get lost. ok, i will admit a certain genetic failing in having a sense of direction, but COME ON. after running around lost a bit, a nice nurse-type-person approached me and pointed me in the right direction. i asked for the person the info desk had spoken to on the phone and they seemed to not have had that conversation. in any case, they rang someone else and within about 10 minutes, i was back in an exam room getting my test done. so pretty much the point here is that it may be the most confusing place on earth and the staff may not know what the hell is going on but at least the facilities are really nice and modern and the staff are willing to help you figure out where you're going :)

This hospital is desperate I thought the Mater was bad this is worse, The wait times are a complete…read morejoke you could be waiting 24 hours or even longer and waiting all night. Myself and other People needing urgent care left sitting there for hours on end falling asleep on the seats. Junkies using drugs in the toilets you could get the horrible smell of it in the waiting room. Came in suicidal etc they gave me prescription for useless depressant tablets and told me to get on with it, refused to diagnose anything, Sadly I won't come back here the level care for suicidality and obvious mental health issues is incompetent and useless. The staff can see people sooner there often sitting in the office doing nothing anyways. The mental health services in this country are so bad, been in hospitals all over dublin and even discharged either given a prescription or or help lines sheet and thats it thanks to fine fall and finnana gael ruining the country, All in all very disappointing, clearly government is at fault. Won't set foot in here again the wait times are terrible.

Worst uncaring dump wanted to send me home while sick, still receiving no treatment after 3 daysread more

Echoing Karina C's review, Michaels rarely seems to be busy. I'm sure they are, but they hide it…read morewell. You're never waiting very long, not even in A & E. I broke my arm on the pier when I was about ten, and my toe when I was about seventeen, but don't remember ever even having to queue here. It's an old hospital, with everything you'd expect from an old hospital; narrow corridors, lots of wood and Georgian style tiles. From an access point of view it's in the middle of Dun Laoghaire. The bus stops right in front of it. Parking may be a bit of a problem though, as there is no carpark worth talking about. I doubt it has a cafeteria, given the amount of restaurants in the immediate vicinity. If in doubt, Dunphy's across the road offers one of the finest pints in Dublin. There's also a weekend clinic if your GP is unavailable or you want a second opinion.

Luckily I don't really have any experince with hospitals. But having heard rather negative stories…read moreabout waiting times, I was nervous enough when my GP sent me for ECG and blood pressure tests. But I was very pleasantly surprised by St. Michaels. I walked there as I wasn't sure about the parking situation (and ended up never really investigating that further). The staff at reception was very friendly and helpful and there was basically no waiting time at all for my tests and again very friendly nurses and doctors that made me feel at ease. At a later point I went to the Outpatient Department for further tests and the same here. Friendly, well organised and competent. I felt very well looked after and everyone spoke to me in a language I could understand - bearing in mind English is not my mother tonque.