Consultant to join Kerry General ‘in late 2012’ after delay

A long-awaited consultant rheumatologist is set to finally start working at Kerry General by December — months after the hospital was told the move would be blocked until it “pays its bills”.

The HSE South has confirmed the Tralee-based facility will see the specialist doctor join its workforce “in late 2012”.

The appointment of the consultant, tasked with reducing significant waiting lists which particularly affect elderly patients with chronic conditions, was meant to take place last Spring.