What are the best private GP clinics in Newcastle?
Finding a Private GP in Newcastle can be tricky. We have complied a list of the best clinics to put your mind at ease when looking for healthcare.
4 minute read If you lead a busy lifestyle, making time for a GP appointment can feel next to impossible, especially with the long waiting lists of today. Don’t let this put you off going to the doctor, however, as looking after your health should always be a priority.
One easier way of being seen quickly is by going to a private GP. If you are working, your employer may offer you private health insurance. If not, you can self-fund your consultations. Sometimes it’s worth paying a bit extra to avoid the stress and have peace of mind!
In no particular order, we have compiled a list of private GPs in Newcastle, with all the information you would need to decide which clinic would be best for your needs. We hope this guide will help you pick the right private GP for your consultation and help you get the medical attention you need quickly and efficiently. Don’t forget going to a private GP doesn’t mean you have to leave your NHS GP. You will still be registered there, so there is no need to worry.
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital (Private GP Clinic at Nuffield Health)
Nuffield Health clinics are well known and scattered across the UK, offering you private GP appointments at a time that suits you and your circumstances. It definitely cuts it as one of the best private GPs in Newcastle.
This clinic will only see patients over the age of three and procedures will only be available to patients over the age of sixteen. It is possible to book same-day appointments on weekdays or Saturdays, and you do not have to be a resident of the UK to be seen.
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital covers women’s health, minor illnesses, chronic conditions and mental health issues. Blood tests can be taken on the same day, and the turnaround for X-rays and imaging is within a week.
Clinic Information
Price: Price not given online, please contact them to confirm the details.
Payments: Self-funded, but some private health insurance may be accepted for covering consultation fees and investigations (please check). Medications will be prescribed as private prescriptions.
Address: GP service at Newcastle upon Tyne, Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 1JP
Phone number: 0191 2125232
Email: Please use their contact form via their website
Website: https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/newcastle-upon-tyne/private-gp-service
Medical Staff:
Dr Riaan Swanepoel, MBChB, MRCPCH, MRCGP, MSc (Child Public Health)
Dr Pipin Singh, MBBS with Distinction, MRCGP, DRCOG
Gosforth Private Clinic
Gosforth Private Clinic provides a variety of medical services such as minor surgeries, consultations, and diagnostics through imaging and ultrasound. In addition, they also have cosmetic and skin clinics, physiotherapy, hair transplant treatment, rheumatology, musculoskeletal, and heart clinics. You can even get a 3D or 4D Pro-Baby scan at this state-of-the-art clinic. It is one of the best Newcastle-based private GP clinics for that reason.
The clinic is open weekdays 9 am - 8 pm and Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, and accepts both virtual and face-to-face appointments.
Clinic Information
Price: Not shared online, please contact this clinic for more information.
Payment: Self-funded and also accept medical insurance.
Address: 18 Elmfield Rd, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4BP
Phone number: 0191 284 1355
Email: Please use their contact form via their website.
Website: https://gosforthprivateclinic.co.uk
Medical Staff:
Professor Javed Ahmad
Dr Yogesh Raja
Dr Muddassir Shaikh
Dr Stephen Murray
NPH Group
Personalized healthcare with private GP, nurse and technician. Offering health screening, ear wax removal and medical consultations. Private prescriptions and medical notes also available. Some vaccinations, and steroid injections for musculoskeletal conditions. You can also have your lung function done here, ECGs, hearing tests and exercise testing. Services not included – home visits, maternity services, long-term condition management, repeat prescribing, treatment of addictions or palliative care.
Clinic Information
Price: Not shared online, please contact this clinic for more information.
Payments: Self-funded, with a pay-as-you-go option.
Address: NPH Group, Victory House, Balliol Business Park, NE12 8EW
Phone number: 0191 605 3140
Email: info@nph-group.co.uk
Website: https://nph-group.co.uk/nph-me/
Medical Staff:
Dr Mark McCladin
Dr Matt Thomas
Idos Health
As well as private GP consultation services, blood tests and referrals, Idos Health clinic offers a unique blend of counselling and complementary therapies such as yoga alongside their private doctors.
If you are suffering from insomnia or sleep apnoea this clinic offers specialist treatments for sleep disorders. Their consultant physician also specialises in elderly medicine. Appointments can be in person or virtual, Monday to Saturday.
Clinic Information
Price: The first face-to-face appointment is £120 and a telephone follow-up is £80. A £20 deposit is required upfront. make £30 monthly payments
Payments: Self-funded, no mention of accepting health insurance, please call to confirm. This clinic also offers a monthly GP subscription for £30 per month for a minimum of one year to cover the costs of payment.
Address: Unit 23 Quay Level, St Peters Wharf, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1TZ
Phone number: 0191 429 0002
Email: hello@idoshealth.co.uk
Website: https://idoshealth.co.uk/
Medical Staff:
Dr Riaan Swanepoel
Dr Ceri Sutherland
Dr Modesta Kavu
Dr Ahmed Jaafar
Rowley Hall Hospital (Part of Ramsay Health Care)
Several experienced local GPs offer private healthcare services at Rowley Hall Hospital in Newcastle. You can see a GP outside of normal hours when it is convenient for you for consultations, referrals to x-rays, ECG’s, ultrasounds and blood tests. Rowley Hall also provides support for long-term conditions which other clinics do not.
Other services also include physiotherapy, lifestyle advice, specialists in women’s and men’s health and ongoing medical care for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and asthma.
Clinic Information
Price: 30-minutes and 60-minutes appointments (starting from £130)
Payments: Self-funded with various options to pay, including 0% payment plans. They also accept private health insurance.
Address: Rowley Park, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AQ
Phone number: 01785508919
Email: Please use their contact form via their website.
Website: https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/hospitals/rowley-hall-hospital/treatments/private-gp-service
Medical Staff:
Over 3,000 consultants partner with Ramsey Healthcare, they are not mentioned individually.
Brampton Medical
Next up in our list of Newcastle’s best private GP clinics is Brampton Medical. This specifically built clinic offers private consultations and has an outpatient theatre which is CQC compliant to perform minor surgeries under local anesthesia. Also offering mole mapping (a non-invasive way to detect skin cancer), Brampton Medical is home to a friendly and welcoming team. You will feel at ease in a relaxed environment.
Clinic Information
Price: Not shared online, please contact this clinic for more information.
Payments: Accepts both self-funded patients and those with private health insurance.
Address: 36 Hanover Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1AU
Phone number: 01782 614174
Email: info@bramptonmedical.co.uk
Website: https://bramptonmedical.co.uk/
Medical Staff:
Dr N M Craven
Newcastle Health (Osborne Clinic)
This clinic offers private GP and medical services including health screening, minor surgery, visa medicals and occupational health services.
Newcastle Health offer appointments during the week and weekends, even evenings to find a time that is convenient for you. Other specialist services include ear wax removal, hay fever injections, menopause management and hair loss treatment. Same-day appointments are also available.
Clinic Information
Price: A 20-minute consultation is £80 for a 30-minute consultation is £100 and this can be extended to a 40-minute consultation for £120.
Payments: Get in touch for more information.
Address: The Osborne Clinic, 22 Osborne Ave, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1JQ
Phone number: 01918181003
Email: Please use their contact form via their website.
Website: https://newcastlehealth.co.uk/
Medical Staff:
Dr. Umear Ahmad, MBBS, MSc, MRCGP, PGC Clin. Ed.
Merron Medical Limited
At Merron Medical in Newcastle, you can get various medical tests done including diagnostic tests. They cover all ages and offer specialist advice for women’s health including menopause and menstruation, and child health.
Merron Medical also advises on lifestyle-related issues such as reducing alcohol consumption. They are to provide medical certifications needed for travel, work fostering or adoption. This private GP clinic is available all day on Fridays at Talbot Place, and Tuesday mornings at Nuffield Health.
Clinic Information
Price: 30-minute consultation starts from £135. Home visits within 5 miles are available for £275. There are additional costs for repeat prescriptions and to provide medical forms.
Payments: Self-funded, no mention of accepting health insurance, please call to confirm.
Address: Talbot Place Dental and Healthcare Centre, 18 Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 4BP
Phone number: 01785 255435
Email: info@talbotplacedental.co.uk
Website: https://www.merronmedical.co.uk/
Medical Staff:
Dr Janey Merron
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