YourGP: Private GP services, occupational health & more in Edinburgh
Health Prem speaks to YourGP, a leading provider of private GP services in Edinburgh, specialising in everything from minor surgery to occupational health.
4 minute readH2: Introduction:
YourGP is a private GP surgery in Edinburgh that offers a wide range of services including Occupational Health, Health Screening and aesthetic procedures. The surgery is listed in Health Prem’s guide to the best private clinics in Edinburgh. We spoke to GP and Clinical Lead Dr Katie Cathrow to learn more about the practice.
Health Prem:
Dr Katie Cathrow, thanks for speaking to us today. First of all, can you introduce YourGP?
Dr Cathrow:
Yes, of course. YourGP first opened its doors in 2003. We have grown since then and now operate over two Edinburgh sites. Our mission is to promote health and well-being for our patients, as well as treat any illnesses or symptoms that crop up along the way. We are health and wellbeing focused and look to provide a holistic patient-tailored approach to how we look after our patients.
Healthcare experts at YourGP
Health Prem:
How many GPs do you currently have at YourGP?
Dr Cathrow:
Currently we have a team of five GPs who provide patient care. We also have a team of healthcare professionals who assist with our practice.
Health Prem:
Do you have any other specialists available onsite?
Dr Cathrow:
We are currently in discussions with other specialists regarding potential collaborative work within our practice.
Health Prem:
And what about other health professionals such as physiotherapists, nurses, dieticians etc?
Dr Cathrow:
We have our own nurse and health care assistant. We also have strong links with local physiotherapists and dietetics services, as well as a host of other professionals. As one of our areas of expertise is diet and wellbeing, we are able to offer GP appointments to discuss any elements of lifestyle that may be of benefit to patients.
A wide range of services
Health Prem:
What services do you currently offer at YourGP?
Dr Cathrow:
In addition to face-to-face GP consultations, we also offer:
Home visits
Onsite diagnostic testing
Stop Smoking Clinics
Travel clinics & vaccinations
Occupational health
Corporate Health Services
Specialist referrals
Wellbeing screening
Minor surgery
Weight loss appointments & treatment
Medical aesthetics
Well-Woman and Well-Man appointments
HRT appointments
Contraceptive Services including coils and implants
Cervical Screening
Sexual Health Screening
Fast appointments available at a time that suits you
Health Prem:
How much is a standard face-to-face appointment?
Dr Cathrow:
A standard new-patient 20-minute appointment is £160 and a standard returning patient 15-minute appointment is £130. We offer complimentary initial aesthetic consultations.
Health Prem:
How long is a standard appointment at YourGP?
Dr Cathrow:
We have several options for appointment lengths, depending on the issues needing to be addressed.
We book new patients in for a standard 20 minutes so that a full history can be explored. Returning patients can book in for a 15-minute appointment if they believe this to be appropriate. However, we can also schedule appointments for half an hour, 45 minutes, or longer, depending on the needs of the patient.
We are about to release a new membership scheme as well, with different packages available depending on the patient's need.
Same day appointments at YourGP Edinburgh
Health Prem:
What is the average waiting time for a private GP appointment? Do you offer same-day or next-day appointments?
Dr Cathrow:
We do not have an issue with waiting times. Most days we can see patients on the day. Very occasionally, if you call later in the day we may need to schedule an appointment for the next day, but patients are never kept waiting for long.
Health Prem:
Do you offer weekend or evening appointments?
Dr Cathrow:
We offer appointments on Saturdays. We are open until later on a Thursday and we are currently exploring options to offer evening appointments by phone or video call.
Health Prem:
Lastly, Why should patients choose YourGP?
Dr Cathrow:
We are a clinic with a track record for consistent excellence, having been present in Edinburgh for more than 20 years. Our staff are all highly experienced, with all of our GPs having many years of GP and medical experience.
We deliver top-class health care in a friendly, private and relaxed atmosphere. We strive to improve the health of our patients and are keen to stop illness before it has a chance to take hold. We welcome patients to come to see our GPs to discuss any concerns they may have and to set up screenings to put minds at rest and address any problems that may arise.
Health Prem:
That sounds great! Dr Cathrow, thank you for taking the time to talk to Health Prem today!
YourGP is located at two locations in Edinburgh:
Waterside House
19 Hawthornbank Lane
Edinburgh, EH4 3BH
And
Dundas Street
53 Dundas Street
Edinburgh, EH3 6RS
For more information or to make an appointment, call 0131 381 0322 or email reception@your.gp.
You can also book an appointment online.
