BACKGROUND
Hooper Medical Centre has been providing general medical services to the south Wexford area since it was established by Dr. William Hooper in 1979. Dr. William was joined by his sister, Dr. Mary Hooper, in 2000. In 2008, Dr. Kilian Hooper moved back from Scotland and subsequently joined the practice.
The Hooper Medical provide a full range of general practice services, including chronic disease management, health screening, antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and regular check-ups.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES/POLICIES:
New Medical Card/Doctor Visit Cards:
Any newborns or existing patients of the Practice must apply for a new Medical card/Doctor visit card under Dr. Claire Fahy only as Dr. Kilian Hooper’s panel is full and we will not be able to accept your application on the Primay Care Applicaton application. You will receive a text to change your Doctor of Choice to Dr. Claire Fahy, this process will delay the application process.
Thank you.
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Patient De-registration Policy:
Please note that patients who do not attend the surgery within 5 years are automatically de-registered.
If you wish to re-join the surgery please be aware that the waiting list is very lengthy and you will need to re-apply.
Unfortunatley, we can’t guarantee your place.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MEASLES:
Check if it’s measles
The first symptoms of measles are:
cold-like symptoms such as aches and pains, a runny nose, sneezing and a cough
sore, red eyes that may be sensitive to light a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above (fever), which may reach around 40 degrees Celsius
small greyish-white spots in your mouth
loss of appetite
tiredness, irritability and a general lack of energy
More information is available on:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/measles/
If you think your child has measles, please contact the surgery immediately on 053 9142202, do not attend in person.
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Emergency Walk-In Clinic:
OUR DAILY WALK-IN CLINIC IS STRICTLY FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.
This facility is not for new patients who need to make their initial appointment with the Doctor.
THIS EMERGENCY CLINIC WILL NOT FACILITATE ROUTINE BLOODS OR FORM FILLING e.g. DRIVING LICENCE MEDICALS.
AT THE EMERGENCY CLINIC ONLY ONE MEDICAL NEED WILL BE DISCUSSED.
Patients may be instructed by their Doctor to come back to discuss other concerns
at a scheduled appointment time where time will be allotted appropriately.
No appointment is required for registered patients of surgery for the Emergency walk-in Clinic.
Please note this is for EMERGENCIES therefore Limited spaces available:
6 patients slots available IF one Doctor on duty &
12 patient slots IF two Doctors are available.
Please note when the appointments are full, the clinic finishes booking in patients,
it does not run until 9.30am if it reaches capacity beforehand.
PLEASE NOTE THE SURGERY IS CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAYS AND CAREDOC CAN BE CONTACTED.
Out Of Hours Service:
Caredoc provides an out of hours doctors service for patients with urgent medical problems.
Caredoc: 0818 300 365.
For a life threatening emergency please call 999 or 112.
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CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS
Christmas Eve – 24th Dec. 2025: – Half Day only – AM:
Walk in Clinic (6 slots only) & Urgent appointments booked by ringing the surgery in the Morning.
Christmas Day – 25th Dec. 2025 Surgery Closed
St. Steven’s Day – 26th Dec. 2025 Surgery Closed
Monday, 29th December 2025: Normal Hours – walk-in clinic
(12 slots only) & emergency appointments booked by ringing surgery on the day
Tuesday, 30th December 2025: Normal Hours – walk-in clinic
(12 slots only) & emergency appointments booked by ringing surgery on the day
Wednesday, 31st December 2025: Half Day only – AM: Walk in Clinic
(12 slots only) & Urgent appointments booked by ringing the surgery in the Morning.
New Years Day – 01st Jan. 2026 Surgery Closed
Friday, 2nd January 2026: Normal Hours – walk-in clinic
(12 slotsonly) & emergency appointments booked by ringing surgery on the day
Please note that there will be:
No routine appointments available over the Christmas & New Year period.
Only urgent medical needs will be accommodated.
Wishing all our patients a very Merry Christmas and good health for 2026.
