About Spire Shawfair Park Hospital
Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is a modern private hospital on the south-eastern edge of Edinburgh, close to the city bypass. Part of Spire Healthcare, it focuses on planned day-case and short-stay treatment, with specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, urology and dermatology, alongside extensive outpatient consulting rooms and diagnostic imaging.
Patients benefit from consultant-led care in a contemporary setting, with private rooms for those staying after surgery and physiotherapy available to support recovery. The hospital works alongside its sister site at Murrayfield and treats patients with private medical insurance as well as self-funding patients, with clear pricing for many procedures.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Ophthalmology
- ENT
- Urology
- Dermatology
- Gynaecology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Modern purpose-built facilities
- Consultant-led care
- Day-case and short-stay surgery
- On-site imaging and diagnostics
- Free on-site parking
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Spire Shawfair Park 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 Scotland
- Albyn Hospital
- Alpha Hospital Group
- Castle Craig Hospital
- Cygnet Wallace Hospital
- Kings Park Hospital
- Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
Frequently asked questions
Is Spire Shawfair Park Hospital NHS or private?
Spire Shawfair Park 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 Shawfair Park Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Spire Healthcare facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Spire Shawfair Park is recognised by major UK insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at Spire Shawfair Park 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.