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The Hammersmith Hospital London is a major hospital situated in west London. It is run by Imperial College Healthcare and offers a wide range of services including the region's specialist heart attack centre, providing 24 hour emergency care for heart attack victims. The hospital also boasts a leukaemia wing and the West London Renal and Transplant Centre. The hospital is known globally for its world class research. The Hammersmith Hospital is also an important teaching hospital and formed part of the UK’s first academic health science centre. The Medical Research Council’s (MRC) presence is a further boon for the hospital's research department.

Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre (HCA) is a leading service that provides consultations, diagnostics and private GP appointments for adults and children in Elstree, North London. Their consultants specialise in over 20 areas of expertise, including cardiology, dermatology and neurology alongside orthopaedics and paediatrics. Rated as Outstanding in their 2023 CQC inspection, the centre offers same-day appointments for general check-ups with a GP, blood tests and scans including MRI, ultrasound and X-ray. The team at Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre (HCA), made up of consultants, nurses, radiographer and support staff, is able to see patients and their families quickly as there are no waiting lists for appointments. However, if patients do need a referral they can be seen by esteemed consultants from The Wellington Hospital in London. The centre prides itself in helping patients to manage their treatment, and take of them and their loved ones.

The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients is a dedicated orthopaedic outpatient centre at 30 Devonshire Street, Marylebone. It offers MAKO robotic arm orthopaedic surgery, same-day diagnostic imaging with results available within hours, comprehensive physiotherapy and pain management — supported by internationally respected orthopaedic specialists covering all major joints, the spine and musculoskeletal conditions.What medical services does it specialise in?The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients specialises in orthopaedic surgery— encompassing all major joints, the spine and the full range of musculoskeletal conditions — supported by sports and exercise medicine, pain medicine (pain management) and physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiotherapy). Lymphoedema therapy is also available as part of the extended care programme. What tests and treatments does it offer?Some of the medical tests and care services offered at The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients include: MRICT scanUltrasound (including ultrasound-guided injections)Digital X-rayRobotic orthopaedic surgery (MAKO robotic arm) Joint injectionsHip replacementKnee surgeryWhat quality and safety standards does The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients meet?The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients holds a CQC Good rating. Managed by The Princess Grace Hospital, it is supported by internationally respected orthopaedic consultants, with same-day imaging and the majority of diagnostic results available within hours of the appointment.Where is The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients located?30 Devonshire Street, W1G, Marylebone. Near Baker Street, Regent's Park and Great Portland Street stations. On-street metered parking available.What other HCA Healthcare UK centres are there in Central London?This outpatient centre is managed by The Princess Grace Hospital on Nottingham Place, Marylebone, which provides a full range of inpatient services, 24/7 acute care and 8 equipped operating theatres for patients requiring surgical intervention.