Insulin resistance - Medical specialists

The Christie Private Care, part of HCA Healthcare, is a world class centre for cancer care based in Manchester. The centre has been providing expert cancer care for patients in Manchester for over 10 years. The highly experienced team at The Christie Private Care specialises in complex and acute care, providing the latest cancer treatments through the country’s most advanced private cancer network. They also partner with leading NHS teaching hospitals to provide specialist cancer care. What medical services does it specialise in? The Christie Private Care specialises in: Oncology Radiotherapy Interventional radiotherapy(chemosaturation and SIRT) Systemic anti-cancer therapies HIPEC Haematology (including bone marrow transplant, CAR-T bi-specifics) Robotic surgery Oncology surgery What tests and treatments does it offer? The centre treats a wide range of cancers, which are as follows: adrenal cancer blood cancer brain tumours breast cancer gastrointestinal cancer gynaecological cancer head and neck cancer liver cancer lung cancer melanoma (skin cancer) neuroendocrine tumours sarcoma spinal caner urological cancer The centre provides cancer screening and a range of diagnostic tests and scans, including CT, PET and MRI scans, endoscopy and genetic testing. It is also contains a JACIE accredited, quality assured, haematology transplant unit. The centre is part of HCA Healthcare, home to The Sarah Cannon Research Institute UK (SCRI UK), which works constantly to improve cancer therapies for patients. It is the first and only unit outside of the NHS to offer new anti-cancer drugs in therapeutic clinical trials. SCRI UK, serves both private and NHS patients. The institute has become one of the world’s leading clinical research organisations conducting community-based clinical trials throughout the United States and United Kingdom. The specialists at Christie Private Healthcare provide a world class standard of care to their patients thoughout every step of the process, from diagnosis, through to treatment and aftercare. Every member of the research team is committed to maintaining each patient’s rights to privacy, dignity, religion and cultural beliefs and confidentiality.

Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre (HCA) is a leading service that provides consultations, diagnostics and private GP appointments for adults and children in Elstree, North London. Their consultants specialise in over 20 areas of expertise, including cardiology, dermatology and neurology alongside orthopaedics and paediatrics. Rated as Outstanding in their 2023 CQC inspection, the centre offers same-day appointments for general check-ups with a GP, blood tests and scans including MRI, ultrasound and X-ray. The team at Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre (HCA), made up of consultants, nurses, radiographer and support staff, is able to see patients and their families quickly as there are no waiting lists for appointments. However, if patients do need a referral they can be seen by esteemed consultants from The Wellington Hospital in London. The centre prides itself in helping patients to manage their treatment, and take of them and their loved ones.

Established in 1980, Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital has been delivering outstanding independent healthcare to the local community for over four decades. Situated in the tranquil surroundings of North London, near Hampstead Heath, the hospital is easily accessible from Central London and nearby areas. Patients benefit from swift access to leading consultants and a comfortable stay in private en-suite rooms, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. Committed to excellence in patient care, the hospital prides itself on its high clinical standards, welcoming environment, and personalised approach to healthcare. What medical services does it specialise in? The specialists at Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital specialise in the following, among other specialisations: Orthopaedic hip surgery Orthopaedic knee surgery General surgery Diagnostics Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery General orthopaedic surgery Ophthalmology Gastroenterology Gynaecology