University College Hospitals Galway
📍 Galway
University teaching hospital · founded 1978 · public
About
University College Hospitals Galway (UCHG) is a leading academic teaching hospital in Ireland, renowned for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. Located in the vibrant city of Galway, UCHG offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services across a wide spectrum of specialties.The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care to every patient. UCHG is committed to using the latest medical technology and evidence-based practices to ensure the best possible outcomes for its patients.Whether you require a routine check-up, complex surgery, or ongoing management of a chronic condition, UCHG is here to support you on your journey to better health. The hospital's welcoming and supportive environment fosters a sense of trust and collaboration between patients and their healthcare team.
- Legal name
- University College Hospitals Galway
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 57 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 34 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 — Galway
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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