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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 Lister Hospital is a distinguished London-based multispeciality clinic that specialises in women's health, orthopaedic care, cancer diagnosis and treatment, fertility care, as well as cardiac care. The clinic, which is part of HCA Healthcare, boasts a team made up of highly qualified and reputable orthopaedic surgeons, oncologists, fertility specialists, and cardiologists. When it comes to women's health, The Lister Hospital prides itself on being able to offer female patients routine gynaecological and breast health check ups. In addition, the clinic provides an exceptionally high standard of care when also treating the menopause and endometriosis. Impressively, in relation to orthopaedic care, The Lister Hospital is home to the Mako robot, a recently designed state-of-art surgery robotic procedure for hip and knee replacements. Other conditions treated at The Lister Hospital include sports injuries, arthritis, complex spinal conditions, sarcoma, heart rhythm disorders, congenital deformities, coronary artery disease, egg freezing, and IVF treatment.

Sana Private Health is recognised as a leading private medical centre across Swansea and Bridgend due to its outstanding clinical outcomes, exceptionally experienced consultants, and strong commitment to patient safety, quality, and personalised care. With audited results that exceed national averages, Sana combines advanced medical technology with a compassionate, patient-centred approach to help people maintain their health, independence and quality of life. What medical services does it specialise in? Sana Private Health specialises in Ophthalmology, including private eye surgery, vision correction and eye disease management, alongside lumps and bumps and hand treatments, delivered by highly experienced consultants. What tests and treatments does it offer? Some of the medical tests and care services offered at Sana Private Health include: Cataract surgery Laser vision correction Implantable contact lenses Glaucoma treatment Macular degeneration care Retina disorder treatment YAG laser surgery Oculoplastic eye surgery What quality and safety standards does Sana Private Health meet? Sana exceeds national benchmarks, achieving 100% complication-free cataract surgery in Swansea and 99.99% in Bridgend, reflecting outstanding safety, advanced techniques and rigorous clinical governance. Where is Sana Private Health located? Sana Private Health operates across South Wales, with clinics in Swansea Vale near Llansamlet railway station and Bocam Park, Bridgend near Pencoed and the M4. What other Sana Private Health centres are there in Swansea and Bridgend? Sana Private Health – Swansea Axis Court, Mallard Way, Riverside Business Park, Swansea Vale, SA7 0AJ Sana Private Health – Bridgend Unit 31, Bocam Park, Bridgend, CF35 5LJ