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Based at the Platinum Medical Centre in St John's Wood, The Wellington Hospital Outpatients is the largest private outpatient centre in the UK, treating more than 30,000 patients every year. Across 38 consulting rooms and a 10-bed day surgery centre with four operating theatres, it provides rapid access to specialist consultants, comprehensive diagnostics and a dedicated One-Stop Breast Clinic — with results in as little as 48 hours.What medical services does it specialise in?The Wellington Hospital Outpatients brings together leading specialists in orthopaedic surgery, gastroenterology (digestive health), neurosurgery, medical oncology (cancer care), obstetrics and gynaecology (women's health) and physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiotherapy). Breast care services are also provided through a dedicated Breast Care Unit with a One-Stop Breast Clinic.What tests and treatments does it offer?Some of the medical tests and care services offered at The Wellington Hospital Outpatients include:MRI CT scan Ultrasound Mammography Digital X-ray (walk-in X-ray service) PET-CT scan One-Stop Breast Clinic Endoscopy What quality and safety standards does The Wellington Hospital Outpatients meet?The Wellington Hospital Outpatients holds a CQC Good rating. As the largest private outpatient centre in the UK, it delivers consultant-led specialist care with results in as little as 48 hours, supported by a full diagnostic imaging suite and a 10-bed day surgery centre.Where is The Wellington Hospital Outpatients located?15–17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood, NW8. Near St John's Wood tube (10 min). A campus shuttle bus links to The Wellington Hospital main building and other campus locations.What other HCA Healthcare UK centres are there in Central London?The Wellington Hospital Outpatients is part of the Wellington Hospital campus. Other campus locations include The Wellington Hospital at 8A Wellington Place, providing inpatient care, 30 intensive care beds and a full range of surgical facilities, and Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre on Golders Green Road, North London, serving patients across the wider North London area.

The Portland Hospital is the UK's only private hospital dedicated exclusively to women and children. With over 1,300 babies delivered each year and 60,000 outpatient appointments annually, its specialist paediatric, maternity, neonatal and fertility services are delivered by expert consultants and nursing teams with a paediatric and neonatal intensive care unit on site.What medical services does it specialise in? As the UK's only private hospital exclusively for women and children, The Portland Hospital brings together specialists across a uniquely focused range of clinical disciplines: Obstetrics and gynaecology (maternity and women's health) Paediatrics and child health Fertility and reproductive medicine (including IVF services) Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric orthopaedics Otolaryngology — paediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) Cardiology (paediatric cardiology) Urology (paediatric urology) Dermatology (paediatric dermatology) What tests and treatments does it offer? Some of the medical tests and care services offered at The Portland Hospital include: in vitro fertilisation (IVF), antenatal care, childbirth support, caesarean section, gynaecological examination, colposcopy, neonatal surgery and fertility testing. What quality and safety standards does The Portland Hospital meet? The Portland Hospital holds a CQC Good rating. Its specialist units include a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and neonatal intensive care unit, staffed by experienced consultants and nursing teams with access to advanced medical technology around the clock. Where is The Portland Hospital located? 205–209 Great Portland Street, W1W, Central London. Near Great Portland Street, Oxford Circus and Regent's Park stations. On-street and metered parking available nearby.

The Lister Hospital holds an Outstanding CQC rating and is home to one of the UK's most celebrated fertility services — Lister Fertility Clinic, which has helped bring over 23,000 babies into the world. Across 10-plus specialist departments, it delivers consultant-led care in orthopaedics, cardiac care, oncology, gynaecology and neurology, with appointments confirmed within 24 hours.What medical services does it specialise in?The Lister Hospital provides specialist private healthcare across more than 10 clinical departments, with a particularly strong reputation for its fertility and women's health services:Orthopaedic surgery (including spinal care and joint replacement) Cardiology (cardiac care and diagnostics) Gastroenterology (digestive health) Urology Medical oncology (cancer diagnosis and treatment) Neurology Neurosurgery Haematology (blood conditions and blood cancers) Fertility and reproductive medicine Obstetrics and gynaecology (women's health) What tests and treatments does it offer?Some of the medical tests and care services offered at The Lister Hospital include: MRI (including full body MRI scanning), IVF (in vitro fertilisation), cancer treatment, echocardiogram, endoscopy, spinal surgery, cardiac screening and hip replacement.What quality and safety standards does The Lister Hospital meet?The Lister Hospital holds an Outstanding CQC rating. Appointments are confirmed within 24 hours, results returned in as little as 48 hours, and an Urgent Care Centre operates 365 days a year. Consultant-led multidisciplinary teams provide continuity of care from initial diagnosis through to treatment.Where is The Lister Hospital located?Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W, Chelsea. Near Sloane Square, Victoria and Pimlico Underground stations. Nearest parking at Battersea Park (5 min walk).What other HCA Healthcare UK centres are there in Central London?Women's Health Centre (HCA) — Specialist women's health services at King's Road, Chelsea. Battersea & Nine Elms Outpatients — Outpatient centre in Nine Elms, SW11. Chiswick Outpatients — Consultant-led outpatient care in Chiswick, West London. Chelsea Outpatients Diagnostic Centre — Diagnostic and outpatient services on King's Road, SW3. Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre — Multi-specialty outpatient and cancer care in Chelsea, SW3.