Exceptional healthcare for international patients

Wherever you are in the world, we’re here for you. 

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Why choose HCA for your treatment?

At HCA Healthcare UK (HCA UK), you’ll have fast access to state-of-the-art diagnostics and specialist treatment, but that’s not all we offer. 

We understand better than most what travelling for treatment entails, so we’ll take care of everything. From the moment you’re referred, you’ll be in expert hands. Our International Services teams will seamlessly manage every aspect of your healthcare journey.

And while you’re with us, you’ll have 24-hour care from leading specialists ready to respond to your every need. 

✔ Over 3,000 specialist consultants

✔ State-of-the-art hospitals and clinics

✔ Luxury inpatient rooms equipped with ensuite bathrooms and separate changing spaces as well as access to international TV channels and magazines

✔ Dedicated concierge service ensuring you and your family are fully supported during your stay with us

✔ Coordinated by International Services teams in London and the Gulf

✔ Patient liaison and translation services

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Personalised care, for you and your family

We have International Patient Centres in each of our London hospitals, which means we’re able to work with patient liaison and translation experts to make sure you’re fully involved at every stage of your stay with us. That way, we can create a personalised healthcare plan you can feel fully comfortable with.

As well as state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and expert treatment from leading consultants, we’ll also arrange specialist follow-up care, including online meetings with your medical team once you’re discharged back home.

However, we’re also here for your family. Our compassionate and highly experienced international liaison teams are here to help keep everyone informed and updated, leaving you to focus on getting well.

Did you know? 

We’ve helped patients in more than 59 countries around the world with seamless access to our exceptional healthcare.

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A reputation for excellence

You’ll have access to more than 3,000 consultants at HCA UK, covering a wide range of specialist areas. Many of these are leaders in their field with established international reputations, meaning patients regularly travel across the world to be treated by them. Those specialist areas include, but are not limited to: 

  • Cardiology and cardiac surgery
  • Complex trauma and orthopaedic surgery
  • Oncology and haematology, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma 
  • Renal surgery
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Neurological rehabilitation, including the UK’s largest Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Centre  
  • Dedicated paediatric care for highly complex conditions

Our consultants are supported by a 2,000-strong team of clinical nurse specialists and other health professionals from physiotherapists to nutritionists, all working in multidisciplinary teams. This way we can offer you a depth and breadth of expert support unmatched in the private sector.

Coming to London for the first time by myself for major heart surgery was initially a scary prospect for me, but after speaking to the HCA UK team, that all changed. Guiding me through each of the steps and coordinating my care in such an efficient way - I honestly couldn’t be more grateful.

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World-renowned London hospitals

You’ll be cared for in a network that includes internationally acclaimed hospitals and clinics, all in easy-to-reach central London locations. These include: 

  • The Harley Street Clinic
  • London Bridge Hospital
  • The Portland Hospital
  • The Princess Grace Hospital
  • The Lister Hospital
  • HCA Healthcare UK at University College Hospital
  • Leaders in Oncology Care 
  • The Wellington Hospital

FAQS to help you prepare for your visit

All our London facilities are within easy reach of London Heathrow airport. 
All our luxury inpatient private rooms are designed with rest and rehabilitation in mind. They have ensuite bathrooms and separate changing spaces and offer you access to international TV channels and newspapers and bespoke menus catering for special dietary, cultural and religious requirements. 
We offer comfortable and well-appointed lounges for patients and their families, multi-faith prayer rooms, interpreters and translation services, family liaison and a whole range of wraparound support from our dedicated concierge service.
As well as admitting self-pay patients, we work with all major International Private Medical Insurers (IPMI) and embassies. We accept cheques if they are drawn on a British bank account, all major debit cards including Visa, Mastercard and American Express, cash and travellers’ cheques.