Lumbar discectomy - Doctors specialists of Cigna - Central London

The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a revered centre for excellence in private medical treatment located in central London. The highly experienced team offer specialist care for women, children and their families, with dedicated services for children and babies, women’s health and maternity care. With a wide range of highly recommended pregnancy services, including state-of-the-art scanning and expert physiotherapy, The Portland Hospital provides women with a wealth of maternity care options with safety at the heart of all treatment. In addition, the revered hospital offers comprehensive women’s health services, from menopause management to gynaecological surgery, led by highly experienced consultants including leading specialists in endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The Portland Hospital’s team of distinguished paediatric specialists also provides dedicated care for babies and children and the clinic is equipped with entertainment facilities for young patients to ensure their visit is a calm and pleasant as possible.

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.

Situated in the heart of London, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) — commonly known as Queen Square — has been a centre of excellence in neurological care for close to 160 years. Acknowledged as one of the world´s leading specialist hospitals, NHNN offers pioneering diagnosis, treatment, and care for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and muscles. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including six operating theatres, an interventional MRI suite, a Gamma Knife for precise radiosurgery, and a dedicated neuroscience critical care unit. The Bloomsbury Private Ward delivers exceptional care in a modern, comfortable environment for private patients. NHNN maintains a close partnership with University College London (UCL), whose neuroscience research ranks first in Europe and second globally. The hospital is home to The Wolfson Experimental Neurology Clinical Research Centre, which drives progress in the understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Through this collaboration with UCL’s Institute of Neurology, NHNN plays a pivotal role in translating groundbreaking research into clinical practice. Patients benefit from the expertise of highly specialised, multidisciplinary teams comprising neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialist nurses, therapists, and diagnostic professionals, all trained to deliver world-class neurological care. Private services are also offered at 23 Queen Square, where patients with neurological problems can access dedicated consulting rooms for outpatient appointments. Virtual consultations are available for added convenience.