Knee arthritis - Doctors specialists of AVIVA

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 Droitwich Spa Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is a private hospital in Worcestershire, located within Droitwich Spa town centre. We see both insured and self pay patients and provide a multitude of specialist services including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, pain management, cardiology and dermatology. To compliment these specialties we have a comprehensive imaging centre which includes MRI, CT, Xray and Ultrasound scanning facilities and an extensive physiotherapy department offering standard MSK physio, as well as specialist services such as hand therapy, women’s health, Shockwave therapy and an AlterG AntiGravity Treadmill. Our expert team of clinicians and hospital staff ensure that each patient’s treatment is tailored to their individual needs. The hospital opened back in 1988, and therefore has a wealth of experience in private healthcare. We can offer rapid access to appointment with specialist consultants and have a skilled mix of nurses, physiotherapists and radiographers offering our patients a professional and caring experience.

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.