Frequently Asked Questions

To book a public HSE appointment with Mr Alawy, you need a GP Referral. Simply visit your GP to discuss your healthcare options and request a referral to our service.

Referrals can be made by GP:

Via Healthlink 

Via post:

Department of Vascular Surgery
Galway University Hospital

The vascular consultants triage referrals to Vascular Service and schedule appointments based on clinical priority.

If your GP has any concerns, we are always happy to see patients on short notice.

Patients with varicose veins and related disorders may have a venous duplex scan conducted in the clinic on the day of their appointment; Nearly all major healthcare insurance fully reimburses this scan.

Varicose vein procedures will be conducted at Roscommon University Hospital.

All arterial and complex vascular surgical operations will be performed at Galway University Hospitals.