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Situated in the west end of Aberdeen, Albyn Hospital, which is part of Circle Health Group, is the only private hospital serving Aberdeen/shire and the north of Scotland. The hospital is equipped with: Three operating theatres of which two are equipped with laminar flow, ultra-clean air system 28 private rooms with en-suite facilities A nurse call system TV and free WiFi 15 consulting rooms A minor treatment room, A newly refurbished imaging department including CT, MRI, X-ray, OPG, ultrasound, full-field digital mammography and interventional/screening procedures Endoscopy suite with bowel screening service Physiotherapy services with six private treatment rooms, gym area, and a pilates room Health Services which include private GP consultations, health assessments, private medicals including OGUK, travel clinic and woman's health Additional support services available on site include a laboratory, pharmacy and audiology service. This enables our consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to undertake a wide range of procedures ranging from routine investigations to complex surgery within a friendly and comfortable environment. Key service offerings at Albyn Hospital include orthopaedic surgery, eye surgery, general surgery, one-stop breast clinic, gynaecology, gastroenterology, and general surgery. For the first time, The Sunflower Suite (outpatient oncology suite) has recently been accredited with the Macmillan Quality Environmental Mark (MQEM) and the theatre department has been awarded the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) accreditation. We accept referrals from GPs, optometrists, physiotherapists and other registered consultants. Patients can access our services through private medical insurance or by self-paying. The main areas of expertise at the clinic include plastic surgery, reconstructive and aesthetics, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, rheumatology, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, pain unit, cardiology, maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, physiotherapy, nephrology, diagnostic imaging, general surgery, breast pathology, breast cancer, pain management, gastroenterology, dermatology, women’s health, ENT, orthopaedic surgery, and colonoscopy.  Albyn Hospital works with all major private healthcare providers in the UK , such as Aviva, AXA, Bupa, Cigna, Healix, Vitality and WPA.

The Duchy Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, was founded in 1959 and since then it has established its reputation as the leading provider of private healthcare in Harrogate. Visiting hours are not restricted and there is plenty of onsite parking offered to patients traveling. The Duchy offers a wide range of services and treatments, notably in the following areas: audiology cardiology dermatology endocrinology ENT fertility gastroenterology GP services gynaecology hepatology diagnostics neurology ophthalmology pain management urology Large numbers of surgeries are offered too, including orthopaedic, colorectal, general, and plastic.

Harbour Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is situated close to Poole NHS Hospital and is easily accessible from Poole Town Centre. The hospital offers fast access to highly specialised consultants with a wealth of experience in performing highly complex surgery, as well as the latest technology and equipment. The team aim to deliver exceptional levels of care at every stage of the patient journey – from diagnosis to aftercare. The hospital also has a fully comprehensive physiotherapy department and diagnostic imaging centre including X-ray, Ultrasound, CT and MRI. Services available include: Cancer care centre Orthopaedic surgery Spinal surgery Dermatology ENT surgery Endoscopy General surgery Gynaecology Haematology Oral and maxillofacial surgery Booking an appointment is quick and easy, and patients can usually be seen within 48 hours of initial enquiry. Our friendly and professional team look forward to welcoming you to Harbour Hospital.