Refer Your Patient for
Prompt Orthopaedic Review
Submit a referral for patients who may benefit from specialist assessment of hip or knee pain, joint degeneration, or consideration for joint replacement surgery. John Gibbons is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with a background in engineering, bringing a precise and measured approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical care. Your referral helps ensure patients receive timely evaluation and a clear, evidence-based path forward.
Stages of the Referral Process.
From the moment a referral is received, our team activates a coordinated care plan designed to optimize surgical readiness and recovery speed.
Prompt Orthopaedic Care with a Trusted Specialist
Working with Mr. Gibbons is simple and no-nonsense. You get quick replies, clear information, and a reliable process that respects your time and your patients. Referrals are handled efficiently, appointments are arranged without delay, and reports land when you expect them. It's the kind of steady, practical support Irish clinicians value: nothing flashy, just work done well.
Submit via Healthmail or standard referral. Your referral is acknowledged promptly and triaged within 48 hours to determine urgency and any imaging requirements before the patient is seen.
The patient will receive confirmation of the appointment booking and if any further imaging needed we will arrange this to optimise their appointment. Your patient arrives prepared and both you and the patient will receive correspondence following the consultation with a clear plan of management.
From first consultation through to discharge, you stay in the loop. Discharge summaries and clinic letters are sent to you within 24 hours, detailing findings, treatment, and follow-up plans.
Your patient returns to your care with a clear plan. Medication, physiotherapy protocols, and follow-up arrangements are clearly documented so you can support their ongoing recovery.
Modern Orthopaedic Care Delivered Where It's Most Convenient for Your Patients
Mr. Gibbons consults and operates from two state-of-the-art locations, making access easy for both patients and referring doctors. Each clinic is equipped with modern imaging, efficient scheduling, and experienced support teams, so your patients are seen promptly and professionally no matter which site they attend. It's convenience without compromise: the same high-quality care, delivered where it suits your patients best.
Mater Private
The Hermitage
Doctor FAQs
Common Questions
Yes. We accept referrals via Healthmail, email, and post. Healthmail is our preferred method for fastest processing and secure transfer of patient information.
Urgent cases are typically seen within 2 weeks. We prioritise triage and aim to review all referrals within 48 hours to determine urgency and imaging requirements.
Consultation reports are sent within 24–48 hours of the appointment. Discharge summaries are provided within 24 hours of the patient's release, including medication, physio protocols, and follow-up plans.
Yes. We can advise on pre-operative physiotherapy optimisation where appropriate. Our team will coordinate with your patient's existing care plan to ensure they are well prepared for surgery.
Imaging reports are sent to the referring doctor. Mr. Gibbons will read and interpret scans that he requests and this will be in the correspondence.