Can I book myself into a private hospital?
You can make an appointment at a private hospital even if you don’t have medical insurance. Simply get in contact with your chosen hospital to make an appointment or find out more about the different payment options.
How many beds does St George Private Hospital have?
280-bed
St George Private Hospital is a 280-bed facility, which underwent a major redevelopment in 2016. The new hospital facilities include: 4 new theatres. 25 new patient rooms.
How do I book private healthcare?
Private GP services
- For patients: private GP appointments are available face to face or via video or telephone consultation using the My HCA GP app (Apple / Android).
- All services can be booked via our contact centre on 0345 437 0691or online via the My HCA GP app (Apple / Android).
How do I find a private consultant?
Here are some things to consider when choosing a consultant.
- Check their qualifications and experience.
- Checking expert and patient reviews.
- Safety records.
- Contact the relevant professional association.
- Check their reputation.
- Ask your consultant/specialist.
- Ask your private medical insurance company.
- CMA compliance.
How old is St George Private Hospital?
An amalgamation of Pacific Private, Bexley Private and Kogarah Private Hospitals, St George Private Hospital opened on the 1 November 1995.
Who built St George Hospital?
The hospital was built during the tenure of Gerald Aungier, the second governor of the Bombay presidency. He is credited with building the Fort George, which shared a wall with the hospital.
What council is St George’s hospital?
It shares its main hospital site in Tooting in the London Borough of Wandsworth, with St George’s, University of London, which trains NHS staff and carries out advanced medical research.
Can you go to a private hospital without private health insurance?
A public patient is someone who either doesn’t have hospital insurance, or does and chooses not to use it when they go to hospital. If you don’t have private hospital insurance, you can still choose to go to a private hospital for treatment.
How much does a private consultation cost?
Regional private Consultation with a GP prices
| Region | Lowest | Average (median) |
|---|---|---|
| Central London | £199 London General Practice | £199 |
| Harley Street | £199 London General Practice | £199 |
| South East England | £199 London General Practice | £199 |
Does St George’s have a private patient unit?
The team will do everything they can to make your time with us as comfortable as possible. St George’s does not have a dedicated private patient unit, however we will always endeavour to provide a single patient room wherever possible. To talk to us about your admission, treatment and services please call the private patient office.
How do I arrange elective admission to St George private hospital?
Elective Admissions to St George Private Hospital are arranged through the office of an accredited Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at our facility. For a full list of accredited specialists and their contact details please click on the following link ENTER WEBSITE SPECIALISTS LINK HERE.
What happens at a pre-admission clinic?
You may be asked to attend a preadmission clinic or contacted by the Hospital pre admission Nurse prior to your admission, the nurse will discuss your hospital stay with you, your upcoming operation / procedure, previous surgical and medical history, what to bring to hospital and any other concerns you may have.
How many operating theatres are there at St George private?
This can vary depending on the type of surgery. There are 12 operating theatres at St George Private and patients will be admitted depending on their place on their list. Please be assured that you have not been forgotten. The nursing staff will be concentrating on preparing patients who are going to theatre next.