Vhi Members

Dermatology

From lesions and acne to moles and psoriasis we offer the fastest path to skin treatment, from Ireland’s leading dermatologists, from just €299. Suitable for aged 14 upwards.

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+353 1 224 8111

What we offer

Through our partnership with Vhi, eligible Vhi Members will receive an appointment at a clinic of their choosing within 10 days.

What we treat

  • Lesions
  • Acne
  • Rosacea
  • Moles
  • Dermatitis
  • Alopecia
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Potential cancerous growths

How it works

  1. Book an appointment through AllView Healthcare.
  2. Undergo a scan at a nurse-led clinic. Further details available at AllView Healthcare.
  3. Get diagnosed remotely by a leading consultant dermatologist.
  4. Receive contact electronically or directly from one of our AllView Healthcare Medical Team with results and a treatment plan as required.

How to claim

Many of our plans offer a consultant benefit towards the €299 appointment charge with AllView Healthcare.

To check how much you can claim back:

  • Select treatment type ‘Consultant consultations’ under ‘Everyday expense such as
    GP or consultant’ in Cover Check.
  • You can then claim for this service under your consultant benefit using Snap & Send.

Our price

Teledermatology appointment

€299.00

Many Vhi plans offer a benefit towards this initial visit, please refer to your consultant benefit on your Table of Benefits.

All patients 14 years old upwards

Rapid access appointment within 10 days
(in 7 days in our Carrickmines clinic / in 10 days in all other clinics nationwide)

Face-to-face appointment with a Registered Nurse at our imaging clinic

Consultant Dermatologist on the Specialist Register in Ireland, diagnosing your condition remotely

Receive contact electronically or directly from one of our AllView Healthcare Medical Team with results and a treatment plan as required

Digital copy of your results

Invoice for private medical insurance claim

Full aftercare support

Onward referrals

If you need an additional face to face appointment or minor surgical care, we will offer you an appointment with a consultant at Vhi Dermatology Clinic in Carrickmines within 10 days.

This part of your care is provided by Vhi. Most patients pay €50 or €75 for this visit – the rest of your costs are covered in full.

  • To check how much you will pay, search for ‘360 Health Clinics’ under your table of benefits in MyVhi.
  • Simply sign the claim form when you visit a Vhi Dermatology Clinic.

Consultants vs Skin Specialist?

Unfortunately today, there are several practitioners who call themselves Dermatologists, Cosmetic Dermatologists or Skin Specialists who have no Specialist training in Dermatology.

Only Consultants who are on the Specialist Consultant Register of the country’s Medical Council and are able to use the AllView Healthcare platform.

All our Consultants are experts in their specialist fields and are registered with the private medical insurance companies.

Teledermatology FAQ’s

A full consultation includes a nurse scanning your skin issue (3 areas of the body) and taking your medical history, then the Consultant Dermatologist reviewing and diagnosing your condition. Following the consultant reviewing your case our medical team (GP or registered nurse) will contact you to discuss the consultants report. A prescription is also included if required, sent to your local pharmacy.

Price is €299.00 – Many Vhi plans offer a benefit towards this initial visit, please refer to your consultant benefit on your table of benefits.

Consultants currently will see a minor age 14 and up.

AllView have a charge of €299 for this consultant-led service. Claim under your consultant benefit.

Your Vhi insurance policy will cover up to half of the initial teledermatology consultation, and most follow-on care is covered with an excess of €75 per appointment, depending on the policy type. Check your Table of Benefits for details.

We make claiming as simple and stress free as possible. Claim from any device using Snap & Send – it’s quick, easy and paperless.

No, Teledermatology enables the consultant to view skin issue remotely, from another location, following the patients consultation with a clinic nurse.

However, if the consultant dermatologist who reviews your case recommends that a face-to-face consultation or surgical procedure is required, we will contact you to arrange such appointment.

No, when patients present to a clinic using AllView Healthcare technology, They should identify to the clinic nurse the skin issue you want reviewed by the consultant. Patients can have up to 3 single moles, lesions or rash areas checked in a single consultation.

Scans will only ever be read by the Specialist Consultant Dermatologist based in Ireland.

On average it will take 15 – 20 mins, but on occasion may take longer.

Yes, Consultants using the AllView platform can diagnose rashes.

AllView Healthcare does not provide mole mapping, however if clinically required the consultant may call you for a face-to-face appointment for a full skin exam.

Teledermatology FAQ’s

What price is a consultation?

A full consultation includes a nurse scanning your skin issue (3 areas of the body) and taking your medical history, then the Consultant Dermatologist reviewing and diagnosing your condition. Following the consultant reviewing your case our medical team (GP or registered nurse) will contact you to discuss the consultants report. A prescription is also included if required, sent to your local pharmacy.

Price is €299.00 – Many Vhi plans offer a benefit towards this initial visit, please refer to your consultant benefit on your table of benefits.

Will Consultants see a minor?

Consultants currently will see a minor age 14 and up.

Will Vhi cover this?

AllView have a charge of €299 for this consultant-led service. Claim under your consultant benefit. Check your Table of Benefits for details.

We make claiming as simple and stress free as possible. Claim from any device using Snap & Send – it’s quick, easy and paperless.

Do patients get to see the consultant face-to-face?

No, Teledermatology enables the consultant to view skin issue remotely, from another location, following the patients consultation with a clinic nurse.

However, if the consultant dermatologist who reviews your case recommends that a face-to-face consultation or surgical procedure is required, we will contact you to arrange such appointment.

Is this a full body examination?

No, when patients present to a clinic using AllView Healthcare technology, They should identify to the clinic nurse the skin issue you want reviewed by the consultant. Patients can have up to 3 single moles, lesions or rash areas checked in a single consultation.

Who will see and review the scan?

Scans will only ever be read by the Specialist Consultant Dermatologist based in Ireland.

How long does a consultation take?

On average it will take 15 – 20 mins, but on occasion may take longer.

Are rash patients suitable candidates for AllView Healthcare?

Yes, Consultants using the AllView platform can diagnose rashes.

Can mole mapping or full body skin exams be facilitated through AllView Healthcare technology?

AllView Healthcare does not provide mole mapping, however if clinically required the consultant may call you for a face-to-face appointment for a full skin exam.