About Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh
Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh, in the west of the city, provides private healthcare for patients across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Part of Spire Healthcare, it focuses on planned, elective treatment in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology, with outpatient clinics and on-site imaging supporting prompt diagnosis.
Patients are treated by consultants of their choice, many of whom also practise at Edinburgh's NHS hospitals, and stay in private en-suite rooms with dedicated nursing support. On-site physiotherapy aids recovery after surgery. 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
- 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 Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh
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.
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- Albyn Hospital
- Alpha Hospital Group
- Castle Craig Hospital
- Cygnet Wallace Hospital
- Kings Park Hospital
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh NHS or private?
Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh 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 Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Spire Healthcare 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 Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh 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.