About Spire Cardiff Hospital
Spire Cardiff Hospital, in the Pontprennau area of north-east Cardiff, is one of the largest private hospitals in Wales and serves patients across South Wales. Part of Spire Healthcare, it offers planned treatment in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, cardiology, ENT and ophthalmology, with comprehensive outpatient clinics and on-site imaging.
Patients stay in private en-suite rooms and receive consultant-led care with dedicated nursing teams, while on-site physiotherapy supports recovery after surgery. Day-case and inpatient procedures are both available, and the hospital treats insured and self-funding patients, with fixed prices for many common operations.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- Cardiology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- On-site physiotherapy
- Fast access to diagnostics such as MRI and CT
- Free on-site parking
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Spire Cardiff Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Spire Healthcare 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 Wales
- Aderyn
- Llanarth Court (Priory Hospital Llanarth Court)
- Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital
- Nuffield Health The Vale Hospital
- Pinetree Court Hospital
- Priory Hospital Cardiff
Frequently asked questions
Is Spire Cardiff Hospital NHS or private?
Spire Cardiff Hospital is a private hospital, part of Spire Healthcare. 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 Spire Cardiff Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Spire Healthcare facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Spire Cardiff works with all major UK health insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at Spire Cardiff 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.