Skeletal dysplasia specialists in the UK

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 holds an Outstanding CQC rating and is home to one of the UK's most celebrated fertility services — Lister Fertility Clinic, which has helped bring over 23,000 babies into the world. Across 10-plus specialist departments, it delivers consultant-led care in orthopaedics, cardiac care, oncology, gynaecology and neurology, with appointments confirmed within 24 hours.What medical services does it specialise in?The Lister Hospital provides specialist private healthcare across more than 10 clinical departments, with a particularly strong reputation for its fertility and women's health services:Orthopaedic surgery (including spinal care and joint replacement) Cardiology (cardiac care and diagnostics) Gastroenterology (digestive health) Urology Medical oncology (cancer diagnosis and treatment) Neurology Neurosurgery Haematology (blood conditions and blood cancers) Fertility and reproductive medicine Obstetrics and gynaecology (women's health) What tests and treatments does it offer?Some of the medical tests and care services offered at The Lister Hospital include: MRI (including full body MRI scanning), IVF (in vitro fertilisation), cancer treatment, echocardiogram, endoscopy, spinal surgery, cardiac screening and hip replacement.What quality and safety standards does The Lister Hospital meet?The Lister Hospital holds an Outstanding CQC rating. Appointments are confirmed within 24 hours, results returned in as little as 48 hours, and an Urgent Care Centre operates 365 days a year. Consultant-led multidisciplinary teams provide continuity of care from initial diagnosis through to treatment.Where is The Lister Hospital located?Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W, Chelsea. Near Sloane Square, Victoria and Pimlico Underground stations. Nearest parking at Battersea Park (5 min walk).What other HCA Healthcare UK centres are there in Central London?Women's Health Centre (HCA) — Specialist women's health services at King's Road, Chelsea. Battersea & Nine Elms Outpatients — Outpatient centre in Nine Elms, SW11. Chiswick Outpatients — Consultant-led outpatient care in Chiswick, West London. Chelsea Outpatients Diagnostic Centre — Diagnostic and outpatient services on King's Road, SW3. Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre — Multi-specialty outpatient and cancer care in Chelsea, SW3.