Vestibular schwannoma - Doctors specialists of Cigna

The Birmingham Ear Clinic is the first and only private specialist clinic in the West Midlands area that specializes in diagnosing and treating ear, hearing and balance medical conditions. The clinic, which officially gained its private status in 2012, boasts four different locations across the West Midlands, offers its patients both in-patient as well as out-patient care. Mr Richard Irving, one of the UK's leading and most renowned otologists, currently works for the clinic, alongside Consultant Otologist & Skull Base Surgeon, Mr Peter Monksfield.

Three Shires Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is a leading private hospital situated in the centre of Northampton. We provide inpatient, day-case and outpatient treatment for both private and NHS patients living in and around Northampton, Kettering, Daventry and surrounding areas. Our modern facility, located within the stunning leafy grounds of St Andrews, offers patients the opportunity to receive their treatment in tranquil surroundings, delivered by a team of specialist consultants and highly trained medical and administrative staff. All offering the highest degree of care. Three Shires Hospital currently provides treatment for over 33 specialties and benefits from an on-site physiotherapy suite with gymnasium, JAG accredited endoscopy suite and a diagnostic centre including MRI, CT and X-ray. Other services available on site include: Macmillan-accredited oncology suite Chemotherapy services BUPA accredited bowel cancer and breast care centre Minor operations suite Three theatres with laminar flow ultra clean air systems Imaging and diagnostic services, rated 'outstanding' in the last CQC inspection Specialist physiotherapy services: Hand therapy, pelvic health, neuro physiotherapy and sports physiotherapy Our hospital is situated just off the A45 and adjacent to the local NHS Trust, making it easily accessible by car or public transport. There is ample free parking available, monitored by an ANPR system, and we kindly ask patients to register their car at reception to avoid getting a fine. Booking an appointment is quick and easy, and you can usually be seen withing 48 hours of initial enquiry. Our friendly and professional team look forward to welcoming you to the hospital.

The Queen Square (Gamma Knife) Radiosurgery Centre is one of two (alongside the Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre in Sheffield) highly specialised and exceptionally regarded National Centres of Excellence in the UK when it comes to offering patients Gamma Knife surgery. The clinic was established in 2012 and officially joined the Amethyst Group in 2020. Led by revered consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Neil Kitchen, the Queen Square Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Centre offers private and international patients treatment services for conditions such as secondary metastatic brain tumours, trigeminal neuralgia, cavernoma, arteriovenous malformation, pituitary tumours, and various skull-based tumours including meningioma, acoustic neuroma / vestibular schwanomma. Notably, the Queen Square Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Centre also offers a paediatric radiosurgery service, in collaboration with the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The clinic prides itself on providing patients with life-saving and life-extending treatment options under the expert care of leading neurosurgeons.