About Ashtead Hospital
Ashtead Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care, serves patients across Surrey and south-west London from its site in Ashtead. It concentrates on planned, elective care in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology, with outpatient clinics and on-site diagnostic imaging allowing patients to be assessed and treated without long waits.
Patients stay in private en-suite rooms and are treated by their chosen consultant, supported by dedicated nursing teams, with on-site physiotherapy aiding recovery after surgery. The hospital treats insured patients, self-funding patients and NHS-referred patients, offering pre-agreed self-pay prices for many routine procedures.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- On-site physiotherapy
- On-site imaging and diagnostics
- Free on-site parking
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Ashtead Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Ramsay Health Care facilities), get a GP or direct-access referral, then pre-authorise the treatment with your insurer.
Self-pay
Ask the hospital for a fixed-price package quote — most offer them for common procedures, with payment plans often available.
NHS-funded
Some private hospitals treat NHS patients for certain procedures. Ask your GP whether choosing this hospital through the NHS e-Referral system is possible for your treatment.
Other private hospitals in South East
- Benenden Hospital
- Berkshire Independent Hospital
- Blakelands Treatment Centre
- Chaucer Hospital
- Chelsfield Park Hospital
- Circle Reading Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashtead Hospital NHS or private?
Ashtead Hospital is a private hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care. Some private hospitals also treat NHS-funded patients for certain procedures under the NHS e-Referral system — ask your GP whether that's an option for your treatment.
Can I be treated at Ashtead Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Ramsay Health Care facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Ashtead Hospital works with major UK health insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at Ashtead Hospital without insurance?
Yes — most private hospitals, including this one, offer fixed-price self-pay packages for common procedures, often with payment plans available. Ask the hospital directly for a quote.
What is Ashtead Hospital's CQC rating?
Ashtead Hospital is rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator for health and social care providers. Ratings can change after inspections — see the reviews section on this page for the current figure and source.