Anyone here from Republic of Ireland and had experience with the new endometriosis clinic in the Coombe hospital Dublin?

[Escapologygirl]

I was referred to the endometriosis clinic in the Coombe hospital Dublin last summer and was wondering what to expect, is it a good experience?

[MD54999]

Hey, I've been seen recently at the Endo Clinic in the Coombe. It was a good experience, the wait for an appointment was much shorter than I expected (only 5 months) and I met with one of the endo consultants. He was really thorough, explained the surgery I needed and referred me to a surgeon the same day (as I needed a bowel specialist). They are very in demand so I waited an hour to be seen, even with an appointment but it was a positive experience.

[Escapologygirl in reply to MD54999]

Hey thank you for replying, wow you were lucky, 5 months. Did you have far to go?

[MD54999 in reply to Escapologygirl]

I know, I was surprised too, my gynae told me I would probably be waiting years for an appt. Do you mean far to go for the referral? I was referred to a bowel consultant in Dublin so not far at all for me, but he also has a waiting list so I'm waiting to see him now!

[Escapologygirl in reply to MD54999]

You're luckier than me, I live in clare, would be great if a 2nd clinic opened in cork or Galway be nearer first me.

[MD54999 in reply to Escapologygirl]

That is really far! Hopefully they start opening some regional clinics soon too!

[Escapologygirl in reply to MD54999]

Fingers crossed 🤞 although this is only open since 3years?

[allym92]

Hi! I was referred to the clinic back in 2021 but back then the wait time was 2 years (its shorter now) so they offered that I just go see Dr Hugh O Connor privately (the younger one). I havent got surgery with him yet but have been going to him for a couple of years now and he's very kind and knowledgable.

[Escapologygirl in reply to allym92]

Hey thank you for replying and yeah I was told that the waiting list was really long, does that mean that the endometriosis clinic is solely looking after you now or does your gp stick be involved?

[allym92 in reply to Escapologygirl]

Im going to multiple consultants... Gynae, gastro, urologist, pain specialist, physio etc

[Escapologygirl in reply to allym92]

Oh wow ok , so this is the multidisciplinary team I keep hearing about? That it talks a team like you have to treat it.

[allym92 in reply to Escapologygirl]

No sorry, I am just seeing everyone privately. I just got referred to each myself as things went wrong. Unfortunately most of the time they dont talk to eachother.

[Escapologygirl in reply to allym92]

I completely agree with you about left hand and right hand in the Irish medical world.