About London Bridge Hospital
London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, sits close to the Thames near London Bridge station and is one of central London's best-known private hospitals. It provides complex care across cardiology and cardiac surgery, liver and hepatobiliary medicine, gastroenterology, orthopaedics and cancer treatment, with consultants drawn from leading London teaching hospitals. On-site imaging and diagnostics support rapid investigation of symptoms.
Patients are cared for in private en-suite rooms with consultant-led treatment and dedicated nursing support. The hospital sees outpatients, day cases and inpatients, and its multidisciplinary approach means patients with complex or multiple conditions can be managed in one place. Both insured and self-funding patients are treated.
Reviews & ratings
CQC rating shown is from the Care Quality Commission's public register and may have changed since publication — check cqc.org.uk for the latest.
Specialties
- Cardiology
- Cardiac surgery
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Orthopaedics
- Urology
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- Fast access to diagnostics such as MRI and CT
- Central London location near transport links
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access London Bridge Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include HCA Healthcare UK 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 London
- Cancer Centre London
- Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
- Cromwell Hospital
- Fortius Clinic London
- Hendon Hospital
- King Edward VII's Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is London Bridge Hospital NHS or private?
London Bridge Hospital is a private hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. 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 London Bridge Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include HCA Healthcare UK facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. London Bridge Hospital works with major UK private medical insurers such as Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and self-pay packages are typically available.
Can I self-pay at London Bridge 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 London Bridge Hospital's CQC rating?
London Bridge Hospital is rated "Outstanding" 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.