About Springfield Hospital
Springfield Hospital in Chelmsford, part of Ramsay Health Care, is one of Essex's principal private hospitals. It concentrates on planned, elective care in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology, with outpatient clinics and on-site diagnostic imaging enabling patients to be seen and investigated promptly.
Patients stay in private en-suite rooms and are treated by their chosen consultant, supported by dedicated nursing teams, with on-site physiotherapy aiding recovery after surgery. The hospital treats insured patients, self-funding patients and NHS-referred patients, and offers pre-agreed self-pay prices for many routine procedures.
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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 Springfield Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Ramsay Health Care 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 East of England
- Fitzwilliam Hospital
- Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
- Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital
- Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital
- Oaks Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Springfield Hospital NHS or private?
Springfield Hospital is a private hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care. 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 Springfield Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Ramsay Health Care facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield Hospital's CQC rating?
Springfield 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.