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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,289
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

MetricValueBenchmark
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

  • Top hospital — Galway

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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