Knee specialists accepting AIG

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.

Bath Clinic, part of Circle Health Group and established in 1983, is the only dedicated private hospital in the city, renowned for providing excellent and fast access to diagnosis, and treatment for routine and complex conditions. Set in the most beautiful surroundings, right on the cusp of the Bath Skyline national trust walk, the core of the hospital is set in an imposing Edwardian Property that was built in 1904 as a wedding gift. The clinic is rated good by CQC and provides expert specialist care in orthopaedics, gynaecology, ophthalmology, cardiology and general surgery. The clinic’s imaging suite includes CT,MRI and a mammogram service and we have a private GP practice that patients can book directly into. Furthermore, the clinic is home to three brand new laminar flow theatres and a JAG accredited endoscopy suite. It is also at the centre of pioneering technology with the Mako Robotic-Arm system which affords the patient choice with their hip and knee surgery

Wessex Hospital, part of Nuffield Health, is a leading private hospital in Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK that provides high quality, personalised healthcare.Opened in 1977, the centre is fully equipped with 50 patient rooms, four operating theatres, 15 consulting rooms, several screening and physiotherapy rooms, an endoscopy suite, a gym, onsite pathology services and the latest diagnostic and screening equipment including CT, MRI, mammography and X-ray scans to offer outstanding services for its patients. Wessex Hospital is situated between Southampton and Winchester, just off Junction 12 of the M3. The nearest train station is Chandlers Ford.What medical services does it specialise in?The hospital covers a wide range of specialities, including:Orthopaedic hip surgery Orthopaedic knee surgery General surgery Diagnostics Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery General orthopaedic surgery Oral and maxillofacial surgery Colorectal surgery Cosmetic surgery