Second medical opinion - Medical specialists

Nuffield Health The Vale Hospital is is world-class private healthcare centre, among the top 30 most technologically advanced hospitals in the world. It specialises in diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, men's health, women's health and ophthalmology.Located in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, The Vale Hospital is a modern, purpose-built private hospital offering a calm and comfortable environment for patients.

Algocells is a ground-breaking regenerative orthopaedic service with two practicing clinics in Birmingham and Chelsea, London. It's led by expert anaesthesia and pain medicine consultants Dr Martynas Juozaitis and Dr Zbigniew M Kirkor who perform stem cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments. Algocell's clinics opened in May 2018, making it the first Regenexx provider in the UK. Regenexx medical treatments, which is widely offered in the USA, uses the body's natural healing ability to non-surgically repair damage to bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Their stem-cell treatment is a quick procedure, too. Done in a day, using the on-site laboratory, stem cells are extracted from the patient's bone marrow and a concentrated dose of cells will be injected precisely into the damaged area, enhancing the body's natural healing mechanisms. Algocell's Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment is commonly utilised for soft-tissue injuries, mild arthritis and spine conditions. Administered via injection, the concentrated dose of growth factors from the patient´s blood assist stem cell activity as they work to repair damaged tissue at the site of injury. Algocell is Regenexx certified for patented procedures on the spine, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees and ankles. The team's supportive and friendly manner combined with expert treatment of the founding specialists at the practice aim to significantly enhance the quality of life of patients with pain in these areas.

The Priory Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is the largest private hospital in Birmingham, West Midlands and focuses on providing patients with the utmost care and consultant-led treatment tailored around them. The Priory Hospital's Outpatient department provides the perfect space to meet specialist consultants and discuss any concerns that patients may have. They have a comprehensive imaging department for fast access to diagnosis and treatment. The Priory Hospital has an interventional suite for cardiac and radiology procedures; a dedicated cancer centre supporting patients at every step of their journey; a specialist fertility centre that offers a full range of conception therapies to help patients achieve their dream of becoming parents; a critical care unit, giving patients and consultants the peace of mind that a higher level of support is available. They perform a wide variety of procedures in the fields of orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, gynaecology and urology, but do also offer more complex procedures such as cardiac, thoracic and cancer surgery.