About Our Health Screening Programme
UPMC now offers health screenings for common conditions and early detection of underlying health issues. Using the latest technology and guidelines, we perform a broad range of diagnostic assessments and tests to create a comprehensive overview for each patient. From risk assessment to individualised management plans, UPMC supports your journey to better health.
Patients also benefit from a streamlined referral system, should you need care from one of our highly-regarded consultants. Our experts will coordinate your care across specialities to ensure a holistic approach to high quality, advanced care.
For inquiries, please select a location below or contact Gillian Mulcahy at 051-359724 or by email at mulcahyg@upmc.ie.
Patients may self-refer.
Services
In addition to standard measurements for blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, and waist circumference, we will also perform the following:
- Blood tests
- Fasting glucose and haemoglobin A1c
- Lipid profile, including cholesterol and triglycerides
- Urea, creatinine, and eGFR
- Fasting cholesterol profile
- Renal, liver, and bone profiles
- Thyroid function tests
- Full blood count
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) for men over 40
- Spirometry
- Resting ECG
If clinically indicated by your consultant, additional tests can be performed. Pricing is available upon request.
For Individuals
Taking charge of your health helps ensure you can be there for all of life’s important moments. UPMC is here to help, with an assessment process that treats each patient as an individual. Our consultant will review the results of your screening in detail, taking care to educate you on how you can build and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
For Employers
For any organisation that wants to run at peak capacity, people are the most valuable asset. Companies in the South East and Midlands can empower employees to take charge of their health through a customisable health screening programme from UPMC. We tailor our examinations to your business needs, enabling employees to anticipate and correct future health problems while ensuring they can tackle any challenges required by their job.
About Our Expert
Dr. Shahid Zia
UPMC in Ireland Physician
Dr. Shahid Zia, MBBS, MRCPI, FRCP, is a consultant in respiratory and internal medicine. He performs health screenings for common conditions and early detection of underlying health issues.
Graduating in 1987, he achieved MRCPI in 2003 from the Royal College of Physicians Ireland, and was added to the specialist registrar for respiratory and internal medicine in Ireland in 2009. Mr. Zia completed his training in respiratory and internal medicine in Dublin and Galway and was awarded a fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians Ireland in 2013. Dr. Zia has worked as a consultant in Ireland and the Middle East for 10 years. He is based at UPMC Whitfield Hospital, UPMC Kildare Hospital, and the UPMC Outreach Centre.
Dr. Zia accepts eReferrals through Healthlink from GPs (‘General Medicine’ under UPMC Whitfield Hospital or UPMC Kildare Hospital).
