If non-invasive techniques don’t work for relieving the pain, your doctor may recommend that you have surgery to correct them.
Asthma sufferers may benefit from our Buteyko Breathing treatment. Buteyko Breathing aims to reduce symptoms, including shortness of breath, coughing and asthma attacks.
A capsule endoscopy is a pain-free, minimally-invasive investigation of the small bowel. By swallowing a pill-sized capsule containing a tiny, wireless camera, the entire small intestine can be filmed in detail. This allows our gastroenterologists to diagnose conditions affecting the small bowel, with fewer side effects than traditional investigations.
The London Clinic offers this transformative cell therapy to cancer patients. CAR-T cell therapy is a cutting-edge treatment for adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Immune cells are collected from patients and genetically modified to destroy cancer cells. This revolutionary therapy can offer hope for people who have no other treatment options.
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness in your thumb, index and middle fingers. A carpal tunnel release should improve your symptoms and prevent permanent nerve damage. An All-inclusive package for this treatment is available from £1,730.
A cataract is a common problem where the natural lens of your eye becomes cloudy. If your vision is getting worse and affecting your daily activities, cataract surgery should improve your vision. An All-inclusive package for this treatment is available from £2,885.
Some cavernomas arise in the brain stem or the top of the spinal cord; removing these carries quite a high risk but is sometimes necessary as cavernomas at these sites can cause the most problems.
The cell saver programme recovers and recycles the patient’s own blood that may be lost during an operation. The process ‘cleans’ the blood, extracting the red cells, which can then be transfused back into the patient.
The London Clinic has a team of consultant gynaecologists and a colposcopy suite with a dedicated female nurse present to support patients with cervical cancer.
Chemotherapy drugs work in different ways, so a combination of medications is often used to prevent the cancer cells dividing and spreading.
Patients with triple negative breast cancer do not respond well to hormonal breast cancer treatments and therefore require a different treatment programme.
For chronic daily headaches due to tension headaches, physiotherapy may play a greater part in your treatment. Treatment is personalised to each individual patient and to their particular pattern of chronic headaches. This approach is very successful and most patients find that their symptoms improve significantly; many patients report that they become virtually symptom free.
A circumcision is an operation to remove the foreskin.
Clinical Pilates is a series of comprehensive exercises addressing deep stability muscles within the body, helping to improve posture, strength, flexibility, toning, balance and control.
ClinicSafe is a pioneering nerve-sparing technique for prostate cancer surgery. The procedure is performed by Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon, Mr Senthil Nathan.
Cochlear implants are hearing aids that are placed within a poorly functioning cochlea in order to improve your hearing.
Coeliac disease is usually suspected when someone has severe abdominal symptoms and also shows signs of malnourishment or anaemia.
A colonoscopy is usually a safe and effective way of finding out if there is a problem with your large bowel. An All-inclusive package for this treatment is available from £2,075.
The London Clinic offers a range of investigations to detect colorectal cancer. With high-tech imaging and expert pathologists, we are able to accurately diagnose and stage colorectal tumours.
Colorectal surgery is the usual treatment for conditions affecting the colon (large intestine) or rectum and surrounding areas.
A colposcopy is a procedure to examine your cervix (neck of your womb). For some women treatment can be performed at the same time.
The London Clinic’s experienced team of Complementary Therapists provide a full range of holistic services to help you relax and improve your quality of life.
The contour thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that can lift the tissues of the brow, face and neck.
Disease of the cornea is a common problem that causes the transparent outer layer of the front of your eye to become less clear. If other treatments do not help, a corneal transplant can be performed to improve your vision.
Cosmetic dermatology aims to undo or remove the visible effects of ageing, to give a fresher, younger appearance.
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of your bowel. Surgery is usually recommended if medication fails to improve your symptoms.
Crohn’s disease varies in how severe it is and which part of the digestive system it affects. Treatment at The London Clinic is tailored carefully to each individual patient.
Computed tomography (CT) colonography, also known as CTC or virtual colonoscopy (VC), is an X-Ray scanning technology used to diagnose disorders in your bowel such as bowel cancer, or non-cancerous growths known as polyps.
Surgery will result in you having a straight septum, which should relieve your symptoms of a blocked nose. An all-inclusive package for this treatment is available from £3,195.
The London Clinic eye centre provides laser treatment, which shrinks the new, fragile blood vessels that develop as a result of diabetic retinopathy.
A diagnostic laparoscopy is a common gynaecological operation. It helps to find out the cause of certain gynaecological problems. For some women minor treatments can be performed at the same time. An All-Inclusive Package for this procedure is available at £3,635.
The duodenal switch is the most drastic of all forms of bariatric surgery. It is often done in the most obese patients as the second operation in a two-stage procedure. The first stage is a sleeve gastrectomy.
Specific treatment depends on whether the duodenal ulcer is caused by the bacteria, the painkillers or a combination of both.
A Dupuytren's fasciectomy should straighten your fingers and give you a worthwhile improvement in the function of your hand. An All-inclusive package for this treatment is available from £1,820.
An echocardiogram allows your doctor to examine the structure of your heart such as your heart walls, chambers and arteries in order to see how it functions. An echocardiogram also allows your doctor to examine the speed at which blood is pumped through your heart.
The first stage in treating eczema is to analyse your environment and remove any factors that contribute to your eczema.
The term ‘electro-physical agents’ is given to a wide range of electrical and physical therapeutic modalities regularly used by physiotherapists.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test used to measure the rate and regularity of your heartbeat in order to see if it is functioning properly. Our cardiologists can perform several types of ECG to detect abnormal heartbeats. Which ECG you have will depend on your symptoms and your individual circumstances.
An endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is an investigation that combines two types of tests, endoscopy and ultrasound. It enables The London Clinic’s consultants to perform more detailed examinations of the lungs or the upper digestive system.
At The London Clinic we can treat endometriosis using several effective techniques. An All-inclusive package for this treatment is available from £3,400.
DCR surgery is done to treat a watery, sticky eye caused by narrowing or blockage of the tear drainage tubes, which run from the inner corner of the eye into the tear sac and then down into the nose.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a minimally–invasive technique for examining and treating conditions affecting the liver, biliary system and pancreas. ERCP is a specialised form of endoscopy. The London Clinic’s world-leading gastroenterologists use the procedure to diagnose and treat problems with the pancreatic and bile ducts, including blockages, stones and tumours.
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a newer type of weight-loss procedure. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty reduces the size of your stomach using an endoscopic suturing device without the need for surgery. This procedure may be an option if you're significantly overweight — a body mass index of 30 or more — and diet and exercise haven't worked for you.
An endoscopic ultrasound is usually a safe and effective way of finding out more about a problem in the lining of your upper digestive system and in structures beneath the lining.
Endovascular surgery has different associated risks but is carried out by an expert and experienced team at The London Clinic. Our patients have the reassurance of knowing they are in the best possible hands. Our endovascular surgeons are among the best in the world and are capable of dealing with complications and emergencies that may arise. Our critical care unit (CCU) is a level 3 unit, which means it is as good, if not better, than the CCUs in the major London teaching hospitals. Many private hospitals do not have on-site CCU units.
Endovascular surgery is a rapidly developing branch of vascular surgery. It evolved from the diagnostic techniques used to investigate damage to blood vessels caused by atherosclerosis or injury.
An epidural anaesthetic is a locally acting drug injected into the spine to numb the lower part of the body completely.
An epidural injection can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief.
Initial treatment for epilepsy will usually involve taking anticonvulsants. Other treatment options include a ketogenic diet, and surgery.
Treatment is used to ease symptoms; the most frequently used medicines are propranolol, a medicine usually used to control high blood pressure, and primidone, an anti-convulsant.
Medical Admissions
Facilitating acute admissions into The London Clinic whilst maintaining the highest levels of safety and care, supported by a consultant on-call rota.
Concierge service
We can support our patients with travel, hotel accommodation, London tours, plus theatre and restaurant reservations.
Main numbers
General enquiries: 020 7935 4444 Appointments: 020 7616 7693 Self-Pay: 020 3219 3315
Other numbers
Concierge service: 020 3219 3323International office: 020 3 219 3266Invoice and payment enquiries: 020 7616 7708
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Medical service numbers
Breast services appointments: 020 7616 7653 Diagnostics appointments: 020 7616 7653 Endoscopy appointments: 020 7616 7760 Eye centre appointments: 020 7616 7768 Haematology appointments: 020 7535 5503 Kidney services appointments: 020 7224 5234 Liver services appointments: 020 7616 7719 Physiotherapy appointments: 020 7616 7651 Radiology appointments: 020 7616 7653
