Stiff hands - Medical specialists

Chase Lodge Hospital offers a distinctive approach to private healthcare, combining the expertise of experienced GPs and consultants within a supportive, patient-focused setting. Located in a tranquil part of town, this independent hospital delivers a wide range of services, from GP appointments and diagnostic tests to minor surgery and specialist-led clinics—all in one convenient location. With over 20 years of service, Chase Lodge is known for its fast access to care, personal attention, and commitment to high clinical standards. The hospital’s integrated model allows patients to benefit from a collaborative medical team and continuity of care rarely found in private settings. Set in a charming, heritage building with peaceful surroundings, Chase Lodge offers a relaxed, welcoming environment that prioritises comfort as much as quality. From routine care to complex consultations, patients can expect professional, holistic treatment that puts their health and wellbeing first.

Total Orthopaedics is a leading minor orthopaedic injury e-consultation service that provides expert practice focused on innovative, up-to-date procedures and management options. It is based in Solihull and Sutton Coldfield and its' virtual reach allows for the ultimate convenience of remote consultations for patients that are unable to meet face-to-face or want to maintain social distance during the diagnostic process. Complementing their patient-care driven consultation service, Total Orthopaedic's team of respected and experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeons offer solutions such as joint-salvaging procedures and robotic surgery. Furthermore, the expertise offered by Total Orthopaedic's specialists allows them to utilise minimally invasive procedures in order to ensure patients receive the best outcome in their surgical treatment. Each member of the Total Orthopaedics team is an expert in their respective field: Mr Mark Dunbar is a fellowship-trained knee surgeon with an University of Oxford degree, that prides himself in a modern, evidence-based approach to inform decision making in his practice. Mr Tarek El-Gamal is also fellowship-trained surgeon, specialising in foot and ankle conditions. He is passionate about improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients which is reflected in his highly-respected research. Mr Panos Makrides is an orthopaedic surgeon that specialises in hip procedures. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, focused on delivering patient-centred care. Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan's orthopaedic specialism lies in hand surgery and is one of the very few in the UK that performs high volumes of arthroscopic scaphoid surgery. He works closely with hand therapists to offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for his patients. The team is committed to providing patients some of the highest quality of orthopaedic care anywhere in the UK.

The Blackheath Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is a renowned centre for excellence in private health care in London serving patients from Greenwich, Lewisham and Bexley. The highly recommended hospital is renowned for its superb quality eye surgery, including lens replacement and for conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts. The team of top specialists at The Blackheath Hospital also offer a second to none physiotherapy and orthopaedic services, particularly surgery for the hip and knee. With comfortable ensuite rooms, television and an à la carte menu service, the friendly team of staff at The Blackheath Hospital help to ensure patients experience a restful stay. The leading hospital is conveniently located just a short walk from Blackheath train station and is well served by local buses.