Merlin Park University Hospital

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Merlin Park University Hospital is a public hospital located in Galway, Ireland. It is managed by the Saolta University Health Care Group.

History[edit | edit source]

The hospital was established in the grounds of Merlin Park House in 1950. It was originally a tuberculosis sanatorium, but has since evolved to provide a wide range of medical services.

Services[edit | edit source]

Merlin Park University Hospital provides a range of services including orthopedics, rheumatology, pain management, and physiotherapy. It also houses the Regional Rehabilitation Unit, which provides intensive therapy for patients recovering from serious conditions such as stroke and traumatic brain injury.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The hospital has a number of specialist facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool and a gait lab. It also has a prosthetics and orthotics department, which provides devices to support patients with physical disabilities.

Research and Education[edit | edit source]

Merlin Park University Hospital is affiliated with the National University of Ireland, Galway, and plays a key role in medical research and education. It is involved in a number of research projects, particularly in the field of orthopedics.

See Also[edit | edit source]

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD