Rita
- Hip Replacement
- 15/06/2026
“We were told the Credit Union loan was approved and that was basically it. It was all straightforward, no stress, no drama, nothing."
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Noirín
- Hip Replacement
- 07/07/2025
A Hip Replacement in Spain for Noirín from Newross
“I’ve always loved hiking and I try to keep active when I can. But in the past couple of years, osteoarthritis in my right hip gradually worsened, and then in the last year it started going downhill fairly quickly.”
Finding a Solution
“It was actually a nurse in my GP’s surgery who mentioned Healthcare Abroad so I must thank her for that. I’d never heard of them, but I looked them up and from my very first phone call, I was reassured. Rob, Paul, Debbie, Sorcha and the whole team answered every question and guided me through each step.”
“It’s two weeks ago now that I travelled to Denia in Spain. From being picked up at the airport to staying in a lovely air-conditioned hotel, everything was very well organised.”
Surgery and Recovery
“On Monday, I had all my tests done, met my consultant, Dr. Lukas Kleijn, and on Tuesday morning – just two days after leaving Ireland – I had my hip replacement using the anterior approach. Dr. Kleijn was so personal and professional, explaining everything in a relaxed way. He is so clear & confident as he explained the process which put me at ease.”
“The first couple of nights after surgery were challenging, but soon I was back in the hotel, getting physio twice daily. I’m still on two crutches but already looking forward to reducing to one and in time getting back to low-level hiking & cycling in a couple of months.”
“I travelled alone, which worked perfectly as the Healthcare Abroad team were incredibly supportive. They even brought me shopping to pick up essentials. My son arrived 3 days before I left so assisted me on my journey home.”
What is my advice to anyone considering this?
“Honestly, I had reservations at first – as did my family & friends – but from the moment I arrived, I felt completely at ease. The service is exceptional, the hospital staff and physios are fantastic, and all the paperwork is handled for you by the Healthcare abroad team. I look forward to my costs being reimbursed by HSE Ireland in a few months time.”
If you’re thinking about getting treatment abroad, I would highly recommend Healthcare Abroad.
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