Our Rapid Diagnostics Centre lies at the heart of The London Clinic’s pioneering diagnostics service. It’s home to four key specialties – Breast, Urology, Gynaecology and Dermatology – as well as our health screening service. Patients benefit from fast access to diagnostics, with dedicated care coordinators guiding them through every stage.
Need answers quickly?
Our Rapid Diagnostics Centre offers fast access to advanced imaging, specialist clinics and on-site testing - helping you get clarity in days, not weeks. Plus, our 24/7 private GP service is here whenever you need urgent advice.
Our charitable purpose
As a charitable hospital, we reinvest in exceptional care, research and innovation - helping us improve healthcare for patients here and far beyond our walls.
Everything you need for your visit
Your Patient Hub brings together everything you need to prepare for your visit, understand your care and know what to expect throughout your stay.
Discover the faster way to a healthier you
Pay for your own treatment at The London Clinic to get the treatment you need faster.
Life’s too precious to spend months waiting for answers or treatment
Choosing to self-pay at The London Clinic gives you fast access to world-class care at every stage of your healthcare journey. With one of the broadest ranges of services of any private hospital in the UK and a team of over 600 leading experts, you’ll benefit from personalised treatments and state-of-the-art technology designed to deliver better outcomes and shorter waiting times.
- Start treatment in days, not months
- Choose from over 600 world-class consultants
- Clear, fixed hospital pricing with no hidden fees
- No GP referral or insurance required
- Rated 4.86/5 by our patients on Doctify and Google
Explore our specialist areas
At The London Clinic, we offer advanced diagnostics, world-leading consultants and fast access to appointments - often within 48 hours - so your treatment can begin in days, not months. Whether you're worried about cancer, fatigue, weight loss, unexplained symptoms or a family medical history, we move quickly to get you the right help.
Rapid answers, world-class care
- See a specialist within 48 hours
- State-of-the-art diagnostics facility
- Test results typically within 72 hours
- Same-day imaging, tests, and biopsies (when required)
Health Assessments at The London Clinic
Beyond our extensive range of specialist treatments, we are proud to offer comprehensive Health Assessments to help you gain insights into your health. Whether you’re searching for answers to specific concerns or simply seeking reassurance, our Health Assessments can be tailored to meet your needs, preferences, and budget.
Why pay for my own treatments?
- Paying for your own treatment, or 'self-pay', is becoming a popular route for those looking to access the benefits of private care without the option of health insurance.
- Patients choosing to self-pay can avoid increasingly long waiting lists and access specific treatments, which might not be covered by their insurance policy.
- Those also with serious health concerns can ease worries with urgent access to diagnostic investigations.
Second opinion services
We connect you with expert consultants for an additional clinical review, helping you make confident decisions about your diagnosis or treatment. Many of our specialists work as part of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), ensuring a rounded, collaborative approach to your care.
24/7 GP Service
If you are self-funding treatment at The London Clinic, you may require a GP referral. Our private GPs can assess your symptoms, provide expert advice, and issue referrals or arrange diagnostic tests helping you access the right care quickly and without delays.
0% Finance Options
We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
Trustees of the London Clinic Ltd trading as The London Clinic is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The London Clinic is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated. Cancer treatments or transplants aren’t covered by finance packages. Finance options are only available for UK patients.
We offer fixed price packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be. Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Still have questions?
Speak to our Self Pay team
It’s the fastest way to book your consultation and get started with treatment.
FAQs
Get answers to questions you may have about accessing world-class treatment at The London Clinic.
Contact our self-pay team and one of our advisers will answer any questions you have and can book an initial appointment for you.
Our helpful self-pay team is here to help you. They can discuss your circumstances and help you understand all your options.
With our ‘Find an expert’ search tool, you can enter a range of search terms to help you find the right consultant for your needs.
Some consultants may request a GP referral. You can find out whether your consultant needs a GP referral by contacting our enquiries team.
Alternatively, you can contact the team and tell them about your situation and needs. They can then recommend one of our leading consultants to you and book an appointment with them.
Full payment for your treatment is required in advance. Our team will call you a couple of days before you’re due to be admitted to hospital to discuss your preferred method of payment.
Your options are:
- Payment over the phone by debit or credit card
- Bank transfer
- Personal cheque – we must receive your cheque at least 10 working days before your appointment
- Pay online
We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis Finance to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra.
Or you can choose to pay over two to five years and pay interest at an annual percentage rate of 14.9% APR.
Please use the online calculator provided by Chrysalis Finance to see what finance options are available to you.
We also accept payment by all major debit and credit cards and bank transfer.
If you or your consultant decide to cancel your treatment for any reason, you’ll receive a refund minus the cost of tests that have already taken place and any other chargeable items.
Please see our full terms and conditions for further information about this.
We can often arrange an initial appointment within 24 to 48 hours. We’ll aim to make this appointment at a day and time that suits you.
You can see a consultant without a referral by contacting us directly. You do not need a referral from your GP to see a consultant.
However, you’ll need a referral from a medical doctor to have any diagnostics tests, such as blood tests, or scans. This doctor can be your GP or consultant.
All the results from your tests and scans will be sent to your referring doctor.
Need access to a GP that will fit in with your schedule?
The London Clinic, working in partnership with Doctorcall and MyHealthcare Clinic, is the only private hospital to offer the public 24/7, same-day access to a GP, 365 days a year. You can book in quickly with an experienced private GP by phone, via videocall, in person at our Harley Street clinic or in the comfort of your own home. The choice is yours.
If you see one of our GPs and they think you need a test or scan, they can quickly refer you to The London Clinic for this, often on the same day.
Yes, if you’re currently eligible for NHS healthcare, this will not change even if you pay for your own treatment.
You can discuss any concerns you have about this with your consultant.
Here are the details of all our locations.
You can travel to us by car (view our parking information if you need it), but we recommend you use a taxi, public transport or ask someone to drop you off.
Car parking
The London Clinic is located in an area with parking meters, and there are a number of public car parks nearby.
Public transport
The London Clinic is walking distance from three London Underground Tube stations. There are bus stops nearby and London overground train stations too.
London Underground Tube stations Baker Street – on the Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.
Regent’s Park – on the Bakerloo line.
Great Portland Street – on the Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan lines.
Buses Numbers 18, 27, 30, 205, 453 and N18 all stop at the bus stop on Marylebone Road next to The London Clinic.
Overground train stations
London Bridge station – from here take the Jubilee underground line to Baker Street.
Waterloo station – from here take the Bakerloo underground line to Regent’s Park.
King’s Cross and St Pancras stations – from here take the Hammersmith and City, Circle or Metropolitan underground lines to Great Portland Street.
Euston station – The London Clinic is a 20-minute walk from Euston station. Alternatively, you can walk two minutes from Euston station to Euston Square underground station and take the Hammersmith and City, Circle or Metropolitan lines to Great Portland Street.
Paddington Station – from here take the Bakerloo underground line to Regent’s Park.
Airports
Heathrow Airport – take the Heathrow Express rail link to Paddington station. Then change onto the Bakerloo underground line to Regent’s Park.
Gatwick Airport – take the Gatwick Express rail link to Victoria station. Change onto the Victoria underground line to Oxford Circus. At Oxford Circus, change onto the Bakerloo line to Regent’s Park.