Conjunctivitis - Ophthalmologists - National Assurance

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.

LaserVision was set up and founded by a group of leading ocular surgeons, well-versed in the paramount significance of bespoke therapies for their patients. At the core of LaserVision's ethos lies an unwavering commitment to patient wellbeing, coupled with a pioneering role in delivering state-of-the-art technologies and treatments. All LaserVision's surgeons possess dual qualifications in corneal and refractive procedures, garnering recognition for their medical eminence in the domain of surgical ocular care. Their expertise encompasses a spectrum of personalised visual rectifications, spanning from laser ocular surgery to lens procedures, corneal interventions, meticulous dry eye management, retina and macula care, glaucoma treatments, and even oculoplastic surgical innovations. Among their illustrious contributions, they stand as trailblazers of the revolutionary Sulcoflex DUET lens exchange. LaserVision's presence extends across the United Kingdom, with seven strategic locations, including Guildford, central London, Manchester, Portsmouth, Sheffield, and Woking.

The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a revered centre for excellence in private medical treatment located in central London. The highly experienced team offer specialist care for women, children and their families, with dedicated services for children and babies, women’s health and maternity care. With a wide range of highly recommended pregnancy services, including state-of-the-art scanning and expert physiotherapy, The Portland Hospital provides women with a wealth of maternity care options with safety at the heart of all treatment. In addition, the revered hospital offers comprehensive women’s health services, from menopause management to gynaecological surgery, led by highly experienced consultants including leading specialists in endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The Portland Hospital’s team of distinguished paediatric specialists also provides dedicated care for babies and children and the clinic is equipped with entertainment facilities for young patients to ensure their visit is a calm and pleasant as possible.