Minimal access surgery (keyhole surgery) - Doctors specialists of Cigna

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.

Bishops Wood Hospital, part of the Circle Health Group, is a leading provider of private health care for those living in Northwood, Middlesex, and further afield. Located on the grounds of Mount Vernon Hospital, Bishops Wood patients can enjoy the exceptional facilities which are equipped with the latest technology. Medical teams comprised of some of the country's leading consultants ensure that the patient receives treatment and care that is second to none. A wide range of treatments and procedures are offered, such as: Breast surgery Cancer care Cardiology Clinical oncology Dermatology Ear, nose & throat (ENT) surgery Endocrinology Foot & ankle surgery General medical admissions General medicine General surgery Gynaecology Haematology Hand & wrist surgery Hip surgery Imaging & radiology Knee surgery Medical oncology Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology (eye care) Oral & maxillofacial surgery Orthopaedic & trauma surgery Oncoplastic surgery Pain management Palliative care Physiotherapy Rapid access breast clinic Respiratory medicine Rheumatology Shoulder & elbow surgery Spinal surgery Sports injuries Urology Vascular surgery

The London Spine Unit on Harley Street is home to one of the world’s leading specialist spine units. The Clinic Director Mr Mo Akmal holds a specialist interest in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal trauma, degenerative spinal diseases, spinal injections, kyphoplasty, disc replacement, spine reconstruction and spine tumours. The clinic uses the best in medical laser technology where a focal concentration of laser energy is used to target and vaporise protruding or bulging disc material. This is without any danger of damaging the surrounding vital structure, such as nerves or blood vessels. The minimally invasive, painless procedures mean that the patient can often go home on the same day. The practice has world-class equipped diagnostic and treatment facilities and access to the latest innovative solutions for restoring and maintaining good health. Mr Akmal is a second opinion specialist for various insurance companies, such as Vitality Health and Medix.