Fiona Claire
- Hip Replacement
- 12/10/2025
"This whole experience has been life-changing. I feel like I’ve got my life back."
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Thomas Finn
- Hip Replacement
- 03/07/2025
Thomas’ Hip Replacement in Vithas Valencia Turia
“Over the last few months I started getting bad pain in my hips. I found out I needed a hip replacement but i had no private health insurance. I was worried as I needed treatment soon, and I couldn’t afford to wait.”
The Pat Kenny Show
“Then I heard about Healthcare Abroad while I was listening to the Pat Kenny Show. I heard a past patient and Paul from Healthcare Abroad who explained the HSE reimburse your medical treatment costs under the EU Cross Border Directive – you just pay for flights and hotel. At first it almost sounded too good to be true!”
“I checked their website and saw that Irish residents can get treatment in any EU country, no waiting lists or private insurance needed, just a GP referral. What really caught my eye were the patient testimonials with photos of people after their successful procedures.”
Assisted at Arrival and Departures
“I gave them a call and the ball got rolling immediately. They asked “When do you want to travel?” I said June 15th and they made it happen. They helped with everything and Paul helped me to get financing through my Credit Union
At Cork Airport, Toby, from Healthcare Abroad met me and he made sure I was all set.”
“In Valencia, our driver John took us to the hotel. He was chatty and very helpful. The next morning John took us to the Vithas Valencia Turia Hospital for tests. By 10:30am I was finished all the tests and could visit Valencia. My operation was on Tuesday and went perfectly.”
A Special Mention to Sergio, Gráinne, Amy, and Kelsey
“After the operation, I had 10 physio sessions. Sergio was brilliant and it was reassuring to know the physio didn’t finish in Spain. Sergio showed me the PhysiApp that’s available for patients, with exercises to do at home to continue recovery. He also said he would answer any queires I have, which is very much appreciated.”
What made the whole experience run so smoothly was the presence of 3 Irish girls Grainne, Amy, and Kelsey from Healthcare Abroad. They were always on hand to solve any little problems that arose and made sure there were no language barriers.
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We have helped over 2500 Irish residents access comprehensive treatment under the EU Cross Border Directive. Don’t miss out, take a minute to call us on 01 267 8011 or visit Healthcareabroad.ie today.
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