Knee arthritis - Medical specialists

Mount Alvernia Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, has been treating patients in the Guildford area for almost 90 years, providing outpatient, day-case and inpatient services across a range of specialities including orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, women’s health, gastroenterology, gynaecology and dermatology. The hospital has 60 beds over five wards, three theatres, 15 consulting rooms and an ambulatory care unit which includes two Theatres for minor surgery. The hospital’s extensive imaging department houses CT, MRI, X-ray, digital mammography, ultrasound and bone densitometry, alongside a nuclear medicine department. It is one of the only private hospitals in the area to provide PET CT scanning. Alongside surgery, patients can also attend the hospital for private cancer care, physiotherapy and pathology (the hospital has a laboratory for blood tests and analysis). The on-site pharmacy also enables convenient collection of prescribed medication. Mount Alvernia’s private GPs are also based in the hospital; they offer 30-minute appointments and can easily refer onward to expert specialists, as well as for tests, scans and physiotherapy should patients require them.

The Lancaster Private Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, The UK’s largest independent healthcare provider, is located on the edge of Lancaster City Centre, Lancashire. We provide services across a wide range of specialties including orthopaedic surgery, gynaecology, general surgery, gastroenterology, cardiology, ENT, dermatology, neurology and pain management. The hospital is equipped with some of the latest technology and equipment, including: Diagnostic imaging suite which offers X-ray and Ultrasound 6 consulting rooms 28 modern en-suite bedrooms One operating theatre Minor Procedures Unit Physiotherapy Over 70 consultants practice privately from the hospital and are supported by caring and professional medical staff including a 24-hour Resident Doctor. The facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site support services, enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery. The Lancaster Private Hospital is situated 10 minutes from Junction 33/34 of the M6, within close proximity of Lancaster train station and accessible from all major bus routes in the local area.

RNOH Private Care at Stanmore is the hospital’s primary site, located on the border of North London and Middlesex. Offering both comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, the Stanmore site is renowned for delivering expert care with the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient comfort. The hospital provides a full range of diagnostic services on site, including MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, DXA, and x-ray imaging—ensuring patients benefit from fast, accurate assessments all under one roof. Set within tranquil countryside surroundings, the Stanmore campus offers a peaceful and restorative environment for recovery. Conveniently located just 25 miles from Heathrow Airport and easily accessible via the M25 and M1, it is ideally placed for both UK and international patients seeking outstanding orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care.