Surgery Now

⏳Long waiting lists can leave patients feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do next.
For Finbarr, an 18-month wait for knee surgery led him to explore another option.

With the help of the Cross Border Directive and our Surgery Now team, he travelled to Spain for treatment, received the care he needed, and could finally focus on his recovery. ❤️‍🩹

His story is one that many people in Ireland will relate to and shows how accessing treatment abroad can offer a pathway forward when waiting lists stand in the way. 🇮🇪

✨ Read Finbarr’s full patient story here:

Finbarr’s Journey From an 18-Month Waiting List to Surgery in Spain - Surgery Now Pictured here in the centre alongside two fellow Surgery Now patients who travelled for surgery at the same time, and our patient driver Scott, Finbarr’s journey is a great example of how the Cross Border Directive is helping Irish patients access treatment without lengthy delays. After spending a...

📸 A glimpse into our pre-surgery outpatient consultations at Traumacare Clinic.

These appointments are an important part of every patient’s journey. Before travelling from Ireland, patients will already have met their surgeon during an online video meet, giving them the opportunity to discuss their procedure, ask questions, and begin building confidence in their care team.

Their pre-surgery outpatient appointment then provides time to meet face-to-face, complete pre-operative checks, discuss the procedure in more detail, and ask any final questions before surgery.

Nothing is rushed. Every consultation is focused on ensuring patients feel informed, comfortable, and fully prepared for the next step in their treatment journey.
For many of our Irish patients, this face-to-face meeting brings additional reassurance and confidence, knowing they are supported by an experienced team every step of the way.

Because great care starts long before you enter the operating theatre. ❤️‍🩹🇮🇪✈️🇪🇸