What are the best private GP clinics in Birmingham?
Need a private GP clinic in Birmingham and fast? Check out this complete guide for where to go, services available and the contact details for each.
4 minute read It’s Monday morning, and you’ve been up all night with earache. Or maybe that lemon and honey you’ve been downing for your scratchy throat isn’t working. You need to see a GP, and soon. With NHS waiting times longer than ever, many of us are turning to the private sector to get a fast, preferably same-day GP appointment at a time that suits you.
Today we are going to focus on private GP services in Birmingham; where they are, how much they charge, what services they offer, and how to book an appointment.
Midland Health
Midland Health was set up by former NHS GP Dr Rupa Parmar after she became frustrated by the time constraints placed on her and her colleagues while trying to provide quality care for patients.
Midland Health has clinics in both London and Birmingham and provides a wide range of GP, specialist, and other services. The GP team includes Dr Parmar, Dr Pav Hare, Dr Sarah Wright, Dr Pav Dhesi, Dr Rakhee Thaker, and Dr Jacob Stendall, as well as specialists in many areas.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings.
Where is it?
The Midland Health Highfield Clinic is located at 23a Highfield Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham, B15 3DP
What services do they offer?
Midland Health offers an extensive range of services, including:
Private GP appointments both in person and online
Vaccinations
Health checks and screening
Tests and diagnostics
Private prescriptions
Contraception and sexual health
Mental health services
Private nutrition and dietician services
Corporate services
Specialist services including Dermatology, Physiotherapy, Fertility Treatment, ENT, Paediatrics, Respiratory Medicine, Psychiatry, Colorectal Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Gynaecology and Ophthalmology
How much is a consultation?
A consultation with a GP at Midland Health starts at £70 for an express (15 minute) appointment. A standard 30 minute appointment is £130. You can also opt for a long (45 minute) GP consultation for £170, or an extended, hour long consultation for £200. Annual subscriptions are also available.
How do I pay?
Midland Health offers a pay as you go service. Some insurance companies may cover the cost of your appointment or any tests and follow-up care, so check with your provider.
Ratings
Midland Health is rated 4.6 on Google and has a Trustpilot rating of 4.7.
Contact
You can book a GP consultation at Midland Health through their website. If you have any questions, you can contact a member of their team on 0121 769 0999.
Edgbaston Private Medical Practice
Edgbaston Private Medical Practice was established by former NHS GP Dr Ranjit Bahia. Dr Bahia became frustrated with the limited time he could spend with patients in his NHS practice and together with his wife, community pharmacist, Mrs Ranjit Bahia, opened Edgbaston Private Medical Practice in 2007. Initially covering evenings and weekends, the practice soon grew to full time and now offers two GPs, Dr Bahia and associate private GP Dr P.S. Dhillon. Edgbaston Private Medical Practice is open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6 pm.
Where is it?
Edgbaston Private Medical Practice is located at 44 George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1PL.
What services do they offer?
Services offered by Edgbaston Private Medical Practice include:
Consultations either in person or over the telephone
Prescriptions
Specialist referrals without the wait
Health assessments
Driver medicals
Visa medicals
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing
Investigations such as blood tests, ECGs, X-rays, ultrasound, MRI and CT scans
Vaccinations
Corporate health
Treatment for a range of acute conditions, including colds, flu, chest infections and skin infections
Treatment for chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure
Lifestyle advice on areas including smoking, recreational drug use, alcohol, diet and exercise
How much is a consultation?
A 20 minute face-to-face consultation at Edgbaston Private Medical Practice is £70. 30 minute appointments are also available at £120 and an hour’s consultation costs £240.
A minimum deposit of £70 is payable to secure your appointment, which is deducted from your final bill. Appointments cancelled within 48 hours are non-refundable. Annual subscriptions are also available. Contact the practice at info@epmpractice.co.uk for more information.
How do I pay?
Payment is made directly to the practice by cash or card.
Ratings
Edgbaston Private Medical Practice has an overall rating of good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Contact
You can book an appointment online or by calling the practice on 0121 454 9535.
Dr Finlay’s Private Practice
Dr Finlay’s Private Practice was founded by GP, Dr Ben Sinclair. The practice places a strong emphasis on health prevention, nutrition and lifestyle and uses the integrated health pyramid model Dr Sinclair studied at medical school. This integrated model of care focuses on the body, mind, spiritual well-being and relationships in relation to health.
The practice has an extensive staff including GPs Dr Sinclair, Dr James Gill, Dr Hiren Chauhan and Dr Aaron Brown as well as psychologists, nutritionists, a physiotherapist and a counsellor.
The practice is open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm.
Where is it?
The Birmingham branch is located at The Colmore Building, 20 Colmore Circus,
Birmingham, B4 6AT.
What services do they offer?
Dr Finlay’s Private Practice offers a range of services including:
Long COVID clinic
GP home visits
GP appointments either in person or via video consultation
Allergy Clinic
Nutrition
Weight management
Minor surgery including wart, mole and cyst removal, cryotherapy and steroid injections
International visitors health services
Men’s health
Mental health services
How much is a consultation?
A 30 minute consultation with a GP, either face to face or online, costs £160.
How do I pay?
Payment is normally made directly to the practice. In some cases, all or part of your treatment may be covered by your health insurance, but check with your provider.
Ratings
Rated 5 stars (Excellent) on Google.
Contact
To make an appointment at Dr Finlay’s Private Practice, you can either make an online appointment or call 0121 396 1323 for a face-to-face appointment.
Private Medical Clinic
Private Medical Clinic offers same-day private GP appointments either face to face or online. The team, led by consultant GP and Medical Director, Dr Simon Khela, also includes GPs Dr Jayawardena, Dr Hanoman-Singh, and Dr Sonia Khorana.
Where is it?
Private Medical clinic is located at 20 Calthorpe road, Birmingham, B15 1RP.
What services do they offer?
Private Medical Clinic provide a range of services, including:
Consultations (no time limit)
Virtual consultations
Home visits
Health assessments
Blood tests & diagnostics
Weight loss clinic
Sexual health testing
Mental health services
Vaccinations
How much is a consultation?
A face-to-face consultation with a private GP at Private Medical Clinic costs £95.
How do I pay?
Payment is usually directly to the clinic, though in some cases your insurance may cover all or part of your treatment. Check with your provider. Private Medical Clinic also offers affordable self-pay options — contact the clinic for more information.
Ratings
5 star rating (Excellent) verified by Doctify. Rated 5 stars on Google.
Contact
Book online or call 0121 798 0729
Private GP Care
Located in the heart of Birmingham, Private GP Care offers private GP appointments seven days a week until 10 pm. The practice has two GPs, Dr Naheem Bashir and Dr Mahibur Rahman. Private GP Care aims to provide appointments within 24 hours.
Where is it?
Private GP Care is located at 4 St Mary’s Road, Bearwood, Birmingham, B67 5DG.
What services do they offer?
Services provided by Private GP Care include:
Private consultations
Home visits
Telephone appointments
Travel Clinic
Weight loss management
Health assessments
Sexual health clinic
How much is a consultation?
A 20 minute face-to-face consultation with a private GP costs £95. Monthly membership schemes are also available, enquire at the practice for details.
How do I pay?
The appointment fee is paid directly to the practice when you book your appointment with any additional fees paid at the end of the consultation. Cancellations with more than 48 hours’ notice are charged a 50% cancellation fee, and cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice are non-refundable.
Ratings
Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
Contact
Book an appointment online or call 0121 340 0181
Nuffield Health
Nuffield Health is the largest healthcare charity in the UK and provides a range of services, including private GP appointments.
Where is it?
Nuffield health private GP service is located at Birmingham Central Fitness and Wellbeing Gym, Broadway Plaza, Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham, B16 8LP
What services do they offer?
Services available at Nuffield Health include:
Private GP consultations
Private prescriptions
Referrals to private consultants and specialists – same day, if needed urgently
Women’s health
Cervical screening
Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
How much is a consultation?
For details on pricing and payment options, contact the bookings team on 0370 218 4148
Contact
You can make an appointment at Nuffield Health by filling in a form on their website, or by calling 0300 1231 902
The Birmingham General Practice
The Birmingham General Practice was founded by Dr Kazim Dhanji, who qualified as a GP in 2015 and worked extensively in both the NHS and the private sector before opening his own practice.
Where is it?
The Birmingham General Practice is located at 22 George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1PJ.
What services do they offer?
Services available at The Birmingham General Practice include:
Private GP consultations
Tests and investigations
Weight loss services
Medical reports following road traffic accidents
Cosmetic procedures
How much is a consultation?
A 20 minute GP consultation costs £80. Alternatively, a 30 minute consultation is £110 and an hour-long appointment costs £200.
How do I pay?
Payment is normally made directly to the practice. In some cases all, or part of your treatment may be covered by your insurance, but check with your provider.
Ratings
Rated 4.9 stars on Google.
Contact
To book an appointment at The Birmingham General practice, fill out the form on their website, call 0121 456 3444, or email hello@birmingham-gp.co.uk
Your GP Circle
Your GP Circle was founded by GPs Dr Rahul Sahay and his wife Dr Neha Sahay and aims to give patients back control of their health. Appointments are available Monday to Saturday.
Where is it?
Your GP Circle in Birmingham is located at The Chamberlain Clinic, 81 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, B15 3HG.
What services do they offer?
Services provided by Your GP Circle include:
GP consultations in person, online or by telephone
Home visits
Health checks
Vaccinations
Travel clinic
Sexual health clinic
How much is a consultation?
A 20 minute face to face consultation costs £90, while a 40 minute consultation is available at £170.
How do I pay?
Payment is made at the time of booking and fully refundable up to 24 hours before the appointment. All or part of your payment may be covered by your health insurance, but check with your provider.
Ratings
Rated 5 stars by Google. Overall Good rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Contact
You can book an appointment online, or contact the practice by telephone on 0333 800 5201, or email at hello@yourgpcircle.co.uk
Spire Healthcare
Spire Healthcare is the second largest provider of private healthcare in the UK. Private GP services are available in Birmingham at Spire Parkway Hospital through private GP Dr Judith Holmes. Appointments are available Monday to Saturday.
Where is it?
Spire Parkway Hospital is located at 1 Damson Parkway, Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands, B91 2PP
What services do they offer?
GP services at Spire Parkway Hospital include:
GP appointments either in person or online
Private prescriptions
Chronic disease management
Referral to a specialist
Referral for tests, scans and X-rays
Screening services
Women’s health
How much is a consultation?
A 30 minute consultation costs £120.
How do I pay?
You can either pay for your treatment yourself or obtain a referral from your insurance company. Other payment options are available including medical loans and Spire Healthcare’s own medical insurance policy, inSpire. For more details contact Spire Healthcare on 0333 443 2202
Contact
To see a private GP with Spire Healthcare book an appointment online or call 0121 514 5199.
The Vesey
The Vesey is a private GP practice offering appointments seven days a week. There are four GPs available: Dr Ralph Mitchell, Dr Rahul Dubb, Dr Saema Saleem, and Dr Savanjeet Ratu.
Where is it?
The Vesey Private Hospital is located at 2 Highfield Road, Birmingham, B15 3ED.
What services do they offer?
Private GP services available at The Vesey include:
Private GP consultations either in person or via video link
Home visits
Vaccinations
Private prescriptions
Blood testing
Treatment for acute and chronic conditions
Lifestyle advice
Women’s health
Men’s health
Specialist referrals
Physiotherapy
Ultrasound
How much is a consultation?
A 20 minute GP consultation at The Vesey costs £50, a 30 minute consultation is £120 and a 40 minute consultation costs £170.
How do I pay?
For details on how to pay please contact The Vesey using the details below.
Contact
Book an appointment to see a private GP at The Vesey online. Alternatively, you can contact them by email at reception@thevesey.co.uk or call on 0121 387 3727.
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