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Discounted GP appointments for students at our Belfast city centre clinic. No NHS registration needed — same-day appointments available Monday to Friday.

Vitalis Health offers discounted rates for students for a range of GP appointments.
We welcome new patients all the time! Before your appointment we will ask you to fill out a health questionnaire.
Please provide student identification (Valid Student Card) on arrival at reception.
This is our most popular appointment for common problems such as:
See a doctor from the comfort of your student accommodation, with no travel needed. This can be via video link or telephone.
This 10 minute appointment is useful for:
Select either a telephone or video appointment when booking.
Virtual consultations are not for medical emergencies or when a physical examination is required.
Need more information? Contact our team below or call 028 9691 3000

Verified Google reviews from patients who’ve experienced our personalised care.
All our doctors are NHS-trained, GMC registered, and passionate about supporting patients in achieving long-term health improvements.





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Dr Russell joined Vitalis Health in 2021 bringing his experience as an NHS GP and personal interest in mind body medicine to the clinic.
Dr Tim has a diploma in Lifestyle Medicine from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. As an extension of this he has a particular interest in treating disease through lifestyle modification – especially in areas where psychological problems, such as stress, contribute towards physical problems such as high blood pressure, headaches, fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
He is also skilled in performing joint injections and has a lot of experience dealing with difficult to manage eczema and dermatitis.
He graduated in Medicine from the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in 2000. After working in various hospital specialties in England, New Zealand and Scotland, he qualified as a GP in 2006.
Alongside his Vitalis Health role, Dr Russell continues to work as an NHS GP partner in Northern Ireland.

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Dr Sarah brings her strong clinical skills and attentive nature to enhance our medical team.
She has a broad medical knowledge base. Her particular interests are in women’s health – including menopause and perimenopause. Dr Sarah also has lots of experience in general medicine and mental health. She has completed a master’s in psychotherapy and understands how every case is unique.
Dr Sarah has over 20 years experience working as a doctor and enjoys keeping up to date with medical advances, changes in guidelines and novel treatments. She also has an interest in psychotherapy and considers medicine a vocation.
Dr Sarah has a young family and also works as a GP partner within the NHS.

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Dr McKeown is a well rounded clinician, attentive to his physical examination while listening to his patients.
Dr McKeown is our main doctor for performing minor operations such as mole and sebaceous cyst removals. He also treats skin tags and other minor skin lesions that need removed.
His practice in A&E as a medical registrar exposed him to common medical problems and medical emergencies. As a result he brings a pragmatic and safety first approach to his patient care.
He enjoys an active lifestyle, and believes in preventative medicine through lifestyle modification. Dr Mckeown also believes that patients should have a doctor as a support during their health journey.

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Dr Jeni brings her menopause expertise to our women’s health team.
She holds a menopause training post graduate certificate from the British Menopause Society (BMS). She can help you through the perimenopause and menopause as well as assisting with contraception advice.
Dr Jeni understands the importance of the right food for health, the importance of addressing underlying stressors in your life and the impact of stress on your wellbeing and immune system.
She is thrilled to practice her holistic approach to patient care – something she is passionate about. To highlight this passion, Dr Jeni teaches meditative dance and reformer pilates.
We welcome Dr Jeni to the team to uphold our hollistic approach to your care.
Regular GP care? Our membership plans offer discounted appointment rates, priority booking, and annual health checks.

We’ve answered the most common questions about our student GP appointments below. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, our team is happy to help.
All private GP appointments include the consultation and examination and a written prescription if needed.
GP referral letters incur an admin fee of £30.
Yes, private bloods tests are charged as per our current prices and we will try to administer them during your visit for your GP appointment. In rare occasions where this will not be possible, or if the test has special requirements you may have to come back to the clinic on another day.
Yes, we can refer both into the NHS and privately depending on your needs and wishes. If you have a H&C number you are entitled to care under the NHS even if this referral is made from a private GP.
If you cancel your Private GP appointment 24 hours before it starts, then you will receive a full refund. However, If you cancel your appointment within the 24-hour period before the appointment is due, then you will be liable to pay a cancellation fee for the doctor’s time. If you do need to reschedule please contact us as soon as possible. Further information can be found in our cancellation policy.
No, you don’t have to be registered with the NHS to book a private GP appointment with Vitalis Health. We see patients from all over Ireland as well as visitors from all over the UK and the world, particularly USA, India, China. If you are a current student in Belfast, Jordanstown, Magee, Coleraine, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork or anywhere in Ireland, please feel free to book an appointment with us.
Yes, like all medical care if you are unwell and not fit for studies, exams or work we can provide a sick note or sick letter. There is a fee of £30 for this.
Mon: 8:15am – 4:30pm
Tue: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wed: 8:15am – 4:30pm
Thur: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sat – Sun: Closed



