Meet Dr. Lucas Kleijn - Hip Operations Specialist

As an Irish Resident you can get your treatment FREE in any EU country...

The EU Cross Border Directive allows you to travel abroad and the HSE will cover the cost of your treatment.

Waiting times as little as 20 days. Fully reimbursed by the HSE.

We look after your approval, procedure, accommodation, transfers and reimbursements.

Treatments

If the healthcare is available publicly in Ireland, you can be referred for the same healthcare abroad for free. See a full list of our treatments below.

Our Patient Stories

Even with private health insurance, I would have had to wait months for surgery in Ireland. Instead, I received expert treatment in just 3 weeks.

Graham Poulter
13/02/2025

“If I Wasn’t a Little Bit Sore, I’d Say It Was a Grand Holiday. I’d have to do the mathematically impossible to praise it enough."

Joseph Nevin
10/02/2025

"Three years on a list—or 20 days with Healthcare Abroad? It’s a no-brainer. The Best Phone Call I Ever Made – Honest to God!" ✅

David Doyle
05/02/2025

"I rang Healthcare Abroad and spoke to Paul. With every call, I felt like I was in good hands. He explained everything so clearly."

Kevin Mullen
05/02/2025

“If You’re Struggling and Thinking It’s Too Good to Be True – I Was in Your Shoes. But this is real, and it's life changing

Donal Simmons
03/02/2025

“My Hernia is Gone and I’m Going to Lose Weight!”

Anakacy Alencar
31/01/2025

"Why wasn’t I hesitant? Well, I’ve had a lot of family members get surgery in Spain. That put me right at ease, so I wasn’t worried. "

Margaret Varley
23/01/2025

“I’ll be back playing scrum half this year instead of 2029 thanks to this ACL treatment and Healthcare Abroad."

Alex Ross Ryan
19/01/2025

"I can’t believe the difference. For two years, I lived in agony. My elbows were completely unusable—I couldn’t even open a packet of biscuits. Life was miserable. Tasks most people take for granted were impossible for me, and I was relying on family for everything."

John Sweeney
14/01/2025

“The physio is on another level - two sessions a day, and I’m collected and brought to and from the clinic. It’s intense, but every day I feel stronger. At home, I’d be struggling to even find a physio, let alone get there without being able to drive after surgery."

John Behan
20/12/2024

"Living in Howth, I couldn’t even walk down the hill because of my injury. Every step felt like my knee would give way, so I had to rely on lifts and shoulders to lean on. It was humiliating. I used to love going to Dublin football games, but the pain made walking and standing so awkward - it was embarrassing.

Alan Latham
20/12/2024

"The Results Were Incredible. So Much So That I’ve Just Returned to Spain This November to Have My Second Knee Done with Healthcare Abroad."

Dominic Mullee
18/12/2024

“I traveled alone and thought it would be daunting, but I was never on my own. The drivers, hospital staff, and even the hotel team were amazing. They looked after me every step of the way, even checking in to make sure I had everything I needed. Ekaterina is amazing, she even arranged for me to get my nails fixed after surgery—that’s the level of care they provide!”

Ruth Culligan
26/11/2024

"If you’re on a long waiting list, my advice is simple: don’t hesitate. Healthcare Abroad made the process simple, quick, and comfortable. I’d recommend them to anyone."

Ann Troy
26/11/2024

“I was on the waiting list in Ireland for nine months. I was told I’d need to wait nine more months just for a pre-op. I got off the phone in tears. I was at my wit’s end.”

Muriel Shelley
19/11/2024

“I used to have to sleep every afternoon because of fatigue. I felt drained. Since the operation, I've been able to stay awake all day, and I’m sleeping much better at night.”

Mary Stacey
12/11/2024

"I came over by myself and I was well looked after. The surgeon came in and checked on me everyday."

Conor Ryan
08/11/2024

"I can’t wait to run. Just imagining jogging or moving without fearing that my knee might give out—it’s the freedom I’ve been waiting for. I’ve endured so much pain, but now, thanks to the surgery, I’m ready to move forward. This is the start of something new."

James Fitzpatrick
01/11/2024

"I’m gonna be able to play with my grandkid again, and I’m absolutely buzzing!"

Anthony Hallinan
06/11/2024

The other patients who were in Denia all supported each other and the craic there at meal times and by the pool helped keep the spirits up. I definitely have made some great friends on this trip.

Aileen Whyte
17/03/2024

“I was feeling very frustrated from years of not having enough energy for my young family and a demanding career and facing a possible future of diabetes and heart issues.” A chance encounter with a friend of a friend, who came to her house with her children for Halloween treats “changed her life”.

Alex Sardi
08/02/2024

The pain has gone. I can walk again. I’m in really super form and looking forward to living properly again. “I highly recommend Healthcare Abroad. Chris and his team are fantastic, helpful, caring and so friendly. I will never again sit on a waiting list when I know now all I have to do is lift the phone and have the surgery within weeks in Spain.

Nichola Kitteringham
05/09/2023

“My advice to anyone who has had an operation cancelled is to call Healthcare Abroad. They are the best. I actually got a call from a Dublin hospital while I was in Spain asking me if I wanted to stay on the waiting list. Thankfully I don’t.”

Angela Carley
02/10/2023

What we do?

Healthcare Abroad is here to help you through every step of your healthcare journey as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Choices of leading hospitals across Europe which have been vetted and inspected by our medical board.

Choices of leading hospitals across Europe which have been vetted and inspected by our medical board.

We are on the ground liaising with the hospital and medical teams on your behalf.

We are on the ground liaising with the hospital and medical teams on your behalf.

We look after all your paperwork and documentation.

We look after all your paperwork and documentation.

We provide you with a detailed itinerary for your treatment and care.

We provide you with a detailed itinerary for your treatment and care.

We look after your refund from the HSE.

We look after your refund from the HSE.

We look after all your accommodation and transfers.

We look after all your accommodation and transfers.

Have questions? Get in touch today