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If you need to see a doctor whilst you are in the UK, regardless of you residency status, you can receive treatment in a National Health Service (NHS) facility.  However, visitors to the United Kingdom do not qualify for free treatment under the National Health Service.  To find your nearest facility please refer to the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/.

IN AN EMERGENCY: Dial 999 and ask for an ambulance. The paramedic will give on-the-spot treatment and proceed to the nearest National Health Service hospital suited to treat the emergency.

For non-emergency medical assistance dial 111.

In the United Kingdom, the ER is called Accident and Emergency, or commonly referred to as A&E.  If you do not need an ambulance and can make your own way to the hospital, you should do so.  You can locate your nearest A&E department at www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Accident-and-emergency-services/LocationSearch/428

Any care beyond emergency treatment received at an NHS facility, will likely incur a fee.  As such, all travelers should have sufficient medical insurance to cover the cost of all medical treatment received while in the United Kingdom.  If you have questions about your bill, please contact the administration office of the individual medical institution.  Alternatively, The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) may be able to provide general guidance on most aspects of NHS related matters- www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/nhs-services-and-treatments/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service/.

Non-emergency care is also available from private medical facilities.  If you choose to pursue services on a private basis, you may be seen more expeditiously.  However, private medical fees may be more expensive.  A list of private doctors and dentist is provided below.  Please note that private hospitals in the UK do not have emergency facilities.

Pharmacists in the UK are highly trained and are able to diagnose many ailments, dispense over the counter medications and provide general medical advice.  Most areas will have a late night pharmacy. You can locate your nearest pharmacy via the NHS website at beta.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy/.

The U.S. Government assumes no responsibility for payment of medical expenses for private individuals.  In addition, the U.S. Medicare Program does not provide coverage for hospital or medical costs outside of the United States.

Please note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.

The information is updated tri-annually. The next update is scheduled for January 2022

General Medical Clinics

108 Medical Chambers
108 Harley Street, London, W1G 7ET
Website: https://www.108harleystreet.co.uk
Email: info@108harleystreet.co.uk
Tel: 0207-563-1234

Doctorcall Clinic
121 Harley Street, London W1G 6AX
Website: https://www.doctorcall.co.uk/
Email: info@doctorcall.co.uk
Tel: 0344-257-0345

The London Clinic
20 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6BW
Website: https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk
E-mail: info@thelondonclinic.co.uk
Tel: 0207-935-4444

The Smart Clinics
13 Crescent Place, Brompton Cross, South Kensington, London SW3 2EA
Website: https://www.thesmartclinics.co.uk/
Email: info@thesmartclinics.co.uk
Tel: 0207-052-0070

YEHS (Your Excellent Health Service)
1 Harley Street, London W1G 9QD
Website: http://www.yourexcellenthealth.co.uk/
Email: info@yourexcellenthealth.co.uk
Tel: 0207-580-5467

Allergy

The London Allergy Clinic
Lister House Suite 2A 11-12 Wimpole Street, London W1G 9ST
Website: https://www.londonallergyclinic.com/
Email: l-a-c@lineone.net
Tel: 0207-637-9711

Cardiology

Dr. JR Dawson Consultant Cardiologist
The London Clinic, 5 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6HL
Website: https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk/consultants/dr-john-rex-dawson
Email: rexdawson@thelondonclinic.co.uk
Tel: 0207-935-6846

Dermatology

Dr. F Vega-Lopez, Consultant Dermatologist
101 Harley Street, London W1G 4AH
Email: vegalopez@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 0207-935-5106

 Dr. Janet Ross Consultant Dermatologist
90 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9PQ
Email: secretary@drjanetross.co.uk
Tel: 0207-952-1439

Endocrinologists

Dr. Shern Chew Consultant Physician/Endocrinologist
5 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6HL
Website: https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk/consultants/professor-shern-l-chew
Email: sl.chew@thelondonclinic.co.uk
Tel: 0207-034-6227

ENT

Dr. David Selvadurai Consultant ENT Surgeon
The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Bridge Road, London SW1W 8RH
Website: https://www.davidselvadurai.com/
Email: enquiries@davidselvadurai.com
Tel: 07949-627-993

Gastroenterologist

Dr. Ray Shidrawi Consultant Gastroenterologist
Wellington Hospital, South Building, Wellington Place, London NW8 9LE
Email: michelle.biller@hcahealthcare.co.uk
Tel: 0207-483-5100

General Surgery

Dr. Nadey S. Hakim, Consultant General, Transplant and Bariatric Surgeon
100 Harley Street London W1G 7JA
Email: nadey@globalnet.co.uk
Tel: 0207-487-5018

GPs

Dr. Harjeev Rai
10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Website: https://www.hessingtonhealth.com/
Email: hrai@hessingtonhealth.com
Tel: 07984-791222

Dr. Stephen Court, BSc MB MRCP
16 Harmont House, 20 Harley Street, London W1G 9PH
Website: http://www.drscourt.com/
Email: stephen@drscourt.com
Tel: 0207-580-5411

Mental Health

Anne de Montarlot Psychotherapist
Wilbraham Place Practice, 3A Wilbraham Place London SW1X 9AE
Website: https://wppractice.com/
Email: anne@demontarlot.com
Tel: 07713-245108

Psychiatric and Psychological Consultant Services Ltd.
14 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6HX
Website: https://www.ppcsltd.co.uk
Email: info@ppcsltd.co.uk
Tel: 0207-935-0640

Vicky Reynal Psychotherapist
Offices of Southbank Counselling, China Works, 100 Black Prince Road, London SE1 7SJ
Website: https://www.reynal-psychotherapist.co.uk/
Email: vicky.reynal@yahoo.com
Tel: 07305-751090

Nightingale Hospitals
Website: https://www.nightingalehospital.co.uk
Email: info@nightingalehospital.co.uk
Tel: 0207-535- 7705

Collin Siemer Psychotherapist MA MSc UKCP UPCA
23 Princethorpe Road, Sydenham, London SE26 4PF
Website: http://collinsiemer.com/
Email: collin@collinsiemer.com
Mobile: 07944-355789

Neurosurgery

Dr. Peter Bullock Consultant Neurosurgeon FRCS MRCP
120 Harley Street, London W1G 7JW
Website: http://www.peterbullockneurosurgery.co.uk/
Email: p.bullock@thelondonclinic.co.uk
Tel: 0203-219-334

Obstetrician and Gynecology

Dr. K. Harrington, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaeocologist
The Portland Hospital, 212-214 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5QN
Email: pa@drharrington.co.uk
Tel: 0207-387-0022

Dr. Ramesan Navaratnarajah Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Babyinc, 35 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6JP
Website: http://www.babyinc.co.uk/
Email: mail@babyinc.co.uk
Tel: 0207-935-6500

Orthotics

The London Orthotic Consultancy Ltd
1 Elm Crescent, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey UK, KT2 6HL
Website: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/
Email: jo.wyatt@londonorthotics.co.uk
Tel: 0208-974-9989

Osteopaths

Dr. James Summerfield DO
Harley Street Osteopaths, Sixth Floor 103-105 Harley Street, London W1G 6AJ
Website: http://www.hso-london.co.uk/
Email: mail@hso-london.co.uk
Tel: 0207-935-7835

Pediatrics

Dr. Jack Singer, MD FRCPH
Pinero House, 115A Harley Street, London W1G 6AR
Website: https://www.london-paediatrician.com/
Email: paediatrics@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 0207-935-2023

Plastic Surgery

Dr. Cap Lesesne, MD
16 Eaton Mews South, London SW1 W9HP
Website: http://www.caplesesne.com/
Email: caplesesne@gmail.com
Tel: 0207-824-8539

Private Hospitals

BMI Healthcare
Various locations
https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk
Tel: 0808-101-0337

Bupa Cromwell Hospital
London
https://www.bupacromwellhospital.com
Tel: 0207-460-2000

HCA Healthcare UK
Various locations
https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk
0203-553-897

Nuttfield Health
Various locations
https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/
0333-305-3545

Parkside Hospital
London
https://www.parkside-hospital.co.uk/
0208-971-8000

Spinal Specialists

The London Spine Clinic
116 Harley Street, London, W1G 7JL
Website: https://www.londonspineclinic.com/
Email: contact@londonspineclinic.com
Tel: 0207-616-7720

Urologists

Dr. Michael Dinneen Consultant Urological Surgeon
39A Tavistock Road, London W11 1AR
Website: https://urologists.co.uk/
Email: info@urologists.co.uk
Tel: 0207-603-6067

Dr. Christopher Ogden, Consultant Urological Surgeon
Urologists Ltd., 39A Tavistock Road, London W11 1AR
Website: https://urologists.co.uk/ and https://roboticprostatesurgery.co.uk/
Email: info@urologists.co.uk
Tel: 0207-603-6067

Dentists

AURA Centre of Dental Excellence & Facial Aesthetics Ltd
Kingstons House, 1 Penryhn Road, Kingston KT1 2BT
Website: http://www.auradental.co.uk/
Email: info@auradental.co.uk
Tel: 0208-549-5710

 Dr. Norman Bloom Dental Surgeon
31 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 9HX
Website: http://www.bloomdental.com/
Email: nbdentistqas@gmail.com
Tel: 0207-580-2193

 Dr. N.J. Capp
152 Harley Street, London W1G 7HL
Website: http://www.sturridgeandcapp.co.uk/
Email: info@sturridgeandcapp.co.uk
Tel: 0207-486-6941

Dr. Malcolm Schaller Specialist in Oral Surgery and Prosthodontics
The Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre, 1st Floor 152 Harley Street, London W1G 7LH
Website: http://www.hsorc.com/
Email: info@hsorc.com
Tel: 0207-935-9628

Dr. Sam Sherif* Specialist in Prosthodontics
40 Harley Street, London W1G 9PP and
Alexandra Private Hospital, Basil Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7SL
Email: contact@harleystreetdentistry.com / contact@alexhospital.com
Tel: 0207-580-5954 (London)/ 01246-558387 (Derbyshire)

Dr. Robin A. Silvester
The Marylebone Dental Practice, 61 Paddington Street, London W1U 4JD
Website: http://www.marylebonedental.co.uk/
Email: info@marylebonedental.co.uk
Tel: 0207-935-2980

Dr. Celine Sturridge
152 Harley Street, London W1G 7HL
Website: http://www.sturridgeandcapp.co.uk/
Email: info@sturridgeandcapp.co.uk
Tel: 0207-486-6941

Dr. Peter Yerbury
57 Portland Place, London W1B 1QN
Website: http://www.numb57.com/
Email: ymcb@numb57.com
Tel: 0207-580-7146

Orthodontics

Dr. Anna Gibilaro*, Consultant and Specialist in Orthodontics
55 Wimpole Street, London W1G 8YL
Website: https://www.annagibilaro.com/
Email: info@annagibilaro.com
Tel: 0207-499-7789

Dr. Ektor Grammatopoulos, Specialist and Consultant in Orthodontics
11 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 9ST
Website: https://www.ektorgrammatopoulos.com/
Email:  info@ektorgrammatopoulos.com
Tel: 0207-935-0357

Dr. Simon Manara
London Orthodontics, 40 Harley Street London, W1G 9PP
Website: https://www.londonorthodontics.com/
Email: smile@londonorthodontics.com
Tel: 0207-486-0088

Dr. Harold W. Preiskel
Preiskel Orthodontics, 25 Upper Wimpole Street, London W1G 6NF
Website: http://www.prosthodontics.co.uk/
Email: enquiries@prosthodontics.co.uk
Tel: 0207-935-4525

Periodontist

Dr. Michael D. Zybutz*, Specialist Periodontist
77 Harley Street, London W1G 8QN
Website: https://www.drmzybutz.com/
Email: info@drmzybutz.com
Tel: 0207-224-1170

*An asterisk denotes membership to the American Dental Association or a U.S. degree.

Update 26 April 2019

Air Ambulance Services and Medical Escorts


Aeromed
24-hour telephone: 44 (0) 8707-596-999
Email:  aeromed.operations@iprsgroup.com
Website: www.iprs-aeromed.com

Aeromed Transfer and Teach
Tel:  +44 (0) 7880 707621
Email: atandtoperations@btinternet.com or contact form on website.
Website: https://atandtassociates.wordpress.com/

CEGA Air Ambulance UK Limited
Tel: 44 (0) 12-0259-2592
Fax: 44 (0) 12-0259-2593
E-mail: Aviation@cegagroup.com
Website : www.cega-air-ambulance.com

IAS Medical
Tel: 44 (0) 870 042 1465
Fax: 44 (0) 870 042 1480
Email: Peter.Roberts@iasmedical.com
Website: www.iasmedical.com

Trinity Air Ambulance International
Tel: 001-954-771-7911(located in the United States)- Main Office
Tel: 001-954-771-2552(located in the United States)- Airport Office
E-mail: CaseManager@TrinityAirAmbulance.com
Website: www.TrinityAirAmbulance.com

U.S. Air Ambulance
Collect: 001-941-556-6717 (International)
Toll Free: 1-800-948-1214 (24 hr dialing from within the United States)
E-mail: info@usairambulance.com
Website: www.USAirAmbulance.net

Sky Nurses
Tel: 001-561-666-6412 (International)
Toll Free: 1-866-611-8434 (dialing from within the United States)
Email: Via contact form on website
Website: https://www.skynurses.com/

By Commercial Airlines


American Airlines
Tel: 084-4499-7300
www.aa.com

  • No stretchers permitted
  • Provides wheelchairs and assistance upon arrival
  • Call beforehand
  • No transport to or from airport

British Airways
Tel: 084-4493- 0787
www.britishairways.com

  • Provides wheelchairs and assistance upon arrival
  • Call beforehand
  • No transport to or from airport
  • No stretchers permitted

Delta
Tel: 800-221-1212
www.delta.com:  Assistive Devices & Medication and Bereavement/Medical Emergencies

  • Provides wheelchairs and assistance upon arrival
  • Call 48 hours beforehand
  • Medical assistants must have own ticket
  • No transport to or from airport
  • No stretchers permitted

United Airlines
Tel: 0845-8444-777
Customer Contact Center at www.united.com

  • No service for severe medical needs
  • Provides wheelchairs and assistance upon arrival
  • Call beforehand
  • No transport to or from airport
  • Assistance for visually impaired and the blind

Virgin Atlantic
Tel: 1-888-747-7474
Special Assistance Department at www.virginatlantic.com

  • Must have a medical assistant
  • Airline provides ambulance to airport
  • Call minimum of 48 hours in advance
  • Wheelchair assistance free
  • Specialized chairs and harnesses available upon request

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