About Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital provides private healthcare for patients across Exeter and the wider Devon area. Part of the not-for-profit Nuffield Health group, it focuses on planned, elective treatment in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology, supported by outpatient clinics and on-site diagnostic imaging.
Patients stay in private en-suite rooms and are treated by their chosen consultant with support from dedicated nursing teams, while on-site physiotherapy assists rehabilitation after surgery. Day-case and inpatient procedures are available, and the hospital welcomes insured and self-funding patients, with guide prices for many common treatments.
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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 Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Nuffield Health 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 West
- Bath Clinic
- Bodmin Treatment Centre
- Duchy Hospital
- Mount Stuart Hospital
- New Hall Hospital
- Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital NHS or private?
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital is a private hospital, part of Nuffield Health. 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 Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Nuffield Health facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. The 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 Nuffield Health Exeter 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 Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital's CQC rating?
Nuffield Health Exeter 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.