Lourdes Orthopaedic Hospital (Kilcreene)
📍 Kilkenny
University teaching hospital · founded 1866 · public
About
Lourdes Orthopaedic Hospital (Kilcreene) is a private hospital located in Kilkenny, Ireland. It specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including:Orthopaedic surgery: This includes procedures for conditions such as arthritis, fractures, and sports injuries.Non-surgical treatments: This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and pain management.Diagnostic imaging: This includes X-rays, MRI scans, and CT scans.Sports medicine: This includes treatment for sports injuries and rehabilitation programs.The hospital has a team of experienced and qualified healthcare professionals, including orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses. They are committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care.Lourdes Orthopaedic Hospital (Kilcreene) is a modern and well-equipped facility. It has a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. The hospital is conveniently located near Kilkenny city center.
- Legal name
- Lourdes Orthopaedic Hospital (Kilcreene)
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 67 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 28 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Kilkenny
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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