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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.

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 Devonshire Diagnostic Centre offers fast, personalised diagnostic care in Marylebone, open six days a week. Same-day appointments and results within 48 hours are standard. World-renowned consultants and trained radiographers carry out multiple tests in one visit, with minimally invasive treatments available on the same day when clinically appropriate.What medical services does it specialise in? The Devonshire Diagnostic Centre at The Harley Street Clinic brings together specialists across a focused range of disciplines, each supported by advanced diagnostic technology. Breast care is also available, with specialist assessment provided to patients as required. Cardiology (cardiac care and investigations) Otolaryngology — ear, nose and throat (ENT) Endocrinology and diabetes care Medical oncology (cancer treatment) Orthopaedic surgery Urology Vascular surgery What tests and treatments does it offer? Some of the medical tests and care services offered at Devonshire Diagnostic Centre include: digital X-ray, MRI, CT scanning, cancer screening, cystoscopy and diagnostic ultrasound. What quality and safety standards does Devonshire Diagnostic Centre (HCA) meet? The Devonshire Diagnostic Centre holds a CQC Good rating. Its clinical radiologists are qualified doctors intensively trained to perform and interpret medical imaging. The centre supports seamless onward referral within the HCA UK network for complex or specialist care beyond diagnostics. Where is Devonshire Diagnostic Centre (HCA) located? 13–19 Devonshire Street, Marylebone, W1G. Near Great Portland Street and Warren Street stations (10 min walk). On-road metered parking nearby. What other HCA Healthcare UK centres are there in Central London? The Harley Street Clinic — Located at 35 Weymouth Street, Marylebone. The Princess Grace Hospital — Full-service private hospital on Nottingham Place, Marylebone. The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients — Outpatient and diagnostic centre at 30 Devonshire Street. Women's Health Centre (HCA) — Specialist women's health services on Harley Street. Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC) — Specialist cancer care centre on Harley Street.