Discectomy - Medical specialists in Central London

The Lister Hospital is a distinguished London-based multispeciality clinic that specialises in women's health, orthopaedic care, cancer diagnosis and treatment, fertility care, as well as cardiac care. The clinic, which is part of HCA Healthcare, boasts a team made up of highly qualified and reputable orthopaedic surgeons, oncologists, fertility specialists, and cardiologists. When it comes to women's health, The Lister Hospital prides itself on being able to offer female patients routine gynaecological and breast health check ups. In addition, the clinic provides an exceptionally high standard of care when also treating the menopause and endometriosis. Impressively, in relation to orthopaedic care, The Lister Hospital is home to the Mako robot, a recently designed state-of-art surgery robotic procedure for hip and knee replacements. Other conditions treated at The Lister Hospital include sports injuries, arthritis, complex spinal conditions, sarcoma, heart rhythm disorders, congenital deformities, coronary artery disease, egg freezing, and IVF treatment.

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.

LOC at Platinum Medical Centre (HCA) is a specialist oncological treatment centre in Westminster that offers cancer treatments from leading experts in the field. Part of the Leaders in Oncology Care group, the centre houses both an oncology outpatient department and a day case chemotherapy service. The team of specialists work together in a multidisciplinary fashion to provide the highest possible standard of care for each patient. LOC at Platinum Medical Centre (HCA)  is equipped with cutting-edge cancer imaging technology, as well as an oncology pharmacy and 10 individual treatment areas. The centre also offers patients the option of treatment “pods” or private rooms, allowing them to choose what best suits their needs. The Macmillan Quality Environment Mark ® (MQEM) has been awarded to LOC at Platinum Medical Centre (HCA), recognising the comforting and welcoming environment patients will enjoy during their visit. Conveniently located in St John’s Wood, the centre is also easily accessible by public transport and car from across London.