Private GP near Dungannon
Private GP Dungannon
Private GP appointments for Dungannon patients are delivered from Lurgan, about 28 minutes away. Same-day and next-day access, with online GP if the drive is the problem and a home visit when someone cannot leave the house.
Alongside the NHS, not instead of it. Keep your NHS GP. Call 999 in an emergency. Friends Medical GP is for planned private appointments and home visits that are not emergencies.
The local angle
Dungannon patients often book a 30-minute slot so the journey is worth it: a prescription, a report, and a plan in one visit. Home visits are extended cover.
Dungannon is in our extended belt. Clinic is straightforward. Home visits are arranged with a travel note, not as a same-day promise. If you need a scan or a travel clinic, we point you to Friends Medical Service rather than inventing a second version here.
Distance and parking
Dungannon is 18 miles from the Lurgan clinic, about 28 minutes in typical traffic.
The drive from Dungannon is around 28 minutes. Park in Lurgan town centre beside the clinic.
What we treat
- Coughs, infections, ear and throat problems
- Skin rashes, eczema flare-ups and skin infections
- Women’s and men’s health questions
- Mental health check-ins and stress
- Blood pressure, diabetes and long-term condition reviews
- Private prescriptions and medication reviews
- Sick notes, fit notes and fit-for-work letters
- Referrals to consultants, imaging and the wider Friends Medical Service team
See also: conditions we treat, includingUTI,coughs andchildren’s GP.
Home visits and online GP
If travel is the problem, start with an online GP or aGP home visit. Check your postcode first. Postcodes we associate with Dungannon: BT70, BT71.
FAQs
How quickly can I get a private GP appointment in Northern Ireland?
We keep same-day and next-day appointments for our Lurgan clinic, including Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. If a slot has gone, the team will offer the next available time or an online GP appointment.
Do I still need to be registered with an NHS GP?
Yes. Friends Medical GP works alongside the NHS. Keep your NHS GP for routine NHS care, screening and emergency pathways. We share letters and results with your NHS team when you ask us to.
How much does a private GP appointment cost?
A 15-minute appointment is £70, 30 minutes is £100, and 45 minutes is £150. Online GP appointments start from £50. Tests, reports and home visits are priced separately and confirmed before you book.
Can you issue private prescriptions, sick notes and referrals?
Yes. Our GPs can issue private prescriptions, fit notes and referral letters. Prescriptions are private, so you pay the pharmacy fee. We will always tell you the cost before we write anything.
Where is the clinic, and can I come from Belfast or Banbridge?
The GP clinic is at Southside Healthcare, 41 High Street, Lurgan, BT66 8AH. Patients travel from Craigavon, Portadown, Banbridge, Lisburn, Armagh and Belfast. Parking is available nearby in the town centre.