The Shanakiel Clinic opened in January 2005 providing a modern setting for the new Eye Laser Suite and the completely refurbished Radiology Department, as well as Consulting and Minor Treatment Rooms. The Clinic provides patients and consultants with state of the art diagnostic, treatment and consulting facilities in one building. The list of treatments available at this practice can be found below. Shanakiel Hospital has provided Cork with a high standard of patient care for decades. They are one of the oldest private hospitals in Ireland with a history of caring for people since 1918. Acquired by Quality Healthcare Ireland in 2004 the hospital is located on the north-west side of the city centre, overlooking University College Cork. They provide consultant-delivered specialist care in a range of clinical disciplines including; Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Oral Surgery, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Physiotherapy, Radiology, and Rheumatology. Shanakiel Hospital has provided private healthcare to Vhi, BUPA, GMA, POMA, ESB members for many years and now provides services to VIVAS member also. The hospital provides a range of services to NTPF patients.