5 Of The Top Reviewed Private Clinics In London

In a world of Amazon, Google, Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews, we’re pretty used to looking online to check up on any goods or services we’re thinking of paying for. From restaurants to books and movies, it’s become perfectly normal to check reviews by fellow consumers before committing. There’s no reason, then, that private medical services should be any different.

While you’re unlikely to see specific medical reviews on services like Google Maps or Amazon, there are a number of sites that cater specifically to medical service reviews. For the UK you can find good user-written reviews on sites like Trustpilot, Doctify, Private Healthcare UK and WhatClinic. 

Here are 5 of the highest reviewed private medical clinics in London.‍

UK Vein Clinic

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The UK Vein Clinic is London and Manchester’s premier vein treatment clinic. Specialising in diagnosis, treatment and removal of spider veins and varicose veins, the UK Vein Clinic focuses only on procedures and technology that are proven to have the best outcomes for their patients. A team of leading vascular surgeons, using the latest evidence and rigorous methods of care, provide minimally-invasive treatments using clinically proven technology. There is no general anaesthetic required in their treatments, meaning that patients can walk in and out on the same day. The clinic also offers aftercare and follow-up consultations, the cost of which is included in their fixed-price packages.

The UK Vein Clinic has a 4.96 out of 5 user review score on doctify, and a 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot, where 98% of users gave it a perfect score. User testimonials include :

Sally Roper wrote “I can't believe how good my legs look. I have hidden in jeans and long skirts for years as I was aware of how bad my legs looked. 6 weeks after my treatment I was proud to wear shorts on holiday. If you are worried about the procedure don't be it is exactly what they say.”

Ian from South London “[w]ould definitely recommend. Excellent consultation throughout the journey from initial meeting, to the actual procedure and follow up. Definitely felt like I was in the hands of the experts here, and the results have been just what I hoped for.”‍

The Portland Hospital

The Portland Hospital is the only hospital in the UK which focuses on providing private healthcare solely to women and children. It is the largest private children's hospital in the UK, with a dedicated intensive care unit that has 58 beds and over 150 consultant paediatricians. The hospital can attend to children of any age, ranging from newborns through to young adults. The Portland Hospital places enormous emphasis on the provision of safe and high-quality care for expectant mothers; more than 1,600 babies are delivered there every year. The Portland Hospital has a 4.79 out of 5 rating on doctify. One reviewer wrote :

“Great facilities and staff. Domestic and kitchen staff should also be praised! All midwives involved in my care were attentive and had good bedside manner. I will be come back again.”

Optegra Eye Hospital

Optegra Eye Hospital London is one the UK's top providers of private eye hospital services. The hospital has invested over £13 million in their facilities and equipment, to ensure only the highest quality care and positive outcomes. They feature highly-trained specialists and treatments focused exclusively on conditions of the eye, with treatment options that use the latest technology and equipment. The hospital offers a range of treatment options including laser eye surgery via LASEK, LASIK, and ReLEx SMILE procedures. Optegra has a 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot, and a 4.91 out of 5 on doctify.

In the words of Mr Emanuel Scicluna, “I gave Optegra top marks. The reason being, all staff, from receptionists all the way up to consultant, could not be faulted regarding all procedures and attention to detail.”‍

The Harley Street ENT Clinic

The Harley Street ENT Clinic is one of the UK’s foremost private medical centres dedicated to providing high quality care for all ear, nose, throat, head & neck and balance related disorders. It has been operating since 2004  and over the years  has developed a state-of-the-art, in-house diagnostic laboratory capable of carrying out comprehensive and specialised hearing, balance, facial, voice, laryngeal, nasal, olfactory, airway, allergy and sleep investigations. The medical team includes five consulting surgeons, as well as respected therapists, highly qualified scientists and caring nurses. The clinic has a 4.73 out of 5 on doctify. One reviewer wrote :

“The staff were very efficient and pleasant. The environment felt very safe and the atmosphere was calm. The staff were friendly, professional and efficient.”‍

Sparklysmile Dental Practice

Sparklysmile Dental Practice is a family-run dental practice in Blackheath Village that has been operating since 1967. Recent advances in the techniques and technologies of cosmetic dentistry have changed the way Sparklysmile Dental Practice treats their patients. One example of this is the use of fast-acting orthodontics, which has drastically reduced treatment times from years to months. Sparklysmile Dental Practice offers a range of preventative, cosmetic and emergency treatments. Their staff are sympathetic to patients feeling nervous and will talk patients through procedures and can offer sedation for more challenging procedures. They are rated at 4.96 out of 5 on doctify.

One of their verified patients has written “Great Team!!!!! Looked after me despite being a Drama Queen!!! Teeth now look amazing!!! Would highly recommend!!!!”