About The Lister Hospital
The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is located in Chelsea near Chelsea Bridge. It is well known for its long-established fertility clinic and for gynaecology, and also provides general surgery, orthopaedics, urology and dermatology among other specialties. Outpatient clinics and on-site diagnostics allow patients to be assessed and investigated quickly, usually within days of referral.
Care is consultant-led, with patients staying in private en-suite rooms supported by dedicated nursing teams. The hospital handles outpatient consultations, day-case procedures and inpatient surgery, and treats both insured and self-pay patients. Its riverside location and relatively compact size give it a more personal feel than larger central London hospitals.
Reviews & ratings
CQC rating shown is from the Care Quality Commission's public register and may have changed since publication — check cqc.org.uk for the latest.
Specialties
- Fertility medicine
- Gynaecology
- General surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Urology
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Plastic surgery
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- Long-established fertility clinic
- On-site diagnostics and imaging
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access The Lister Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include HCA Healthcare UK 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 London
- Cancer Centre London
- Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
- Cromwell Hospital
- Fortius Clinic London
- Hendon Hospital
- King Edward VII's Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lister Hospital NHS or private?
The Lister Hospital is a private hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. 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 The Lister Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include HCA Healthcare UK facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. The Lister Hospital works with major UK health insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and self-pay packages are typically available for most treatments.
Can I self-pay at The Lister 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 The Lister Hospital's CQC rating?
The Lister Hospital is rated "Outstanding" 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.