Blakelands Hospital
Private CQC: Good
Smeaton Close, Milton Keynes MK14 5HR
The Saxon Clinic
Private CQC: Good
Saxon Street, Milton Keynes MK6 5LR
ACES Milton Keynes Hospital
Private
2nd Floor, Norfolk House,, Milton Keynes MK9 2DN
Bloom Health Hospitals
Private
163-175 Grafton Gate East, Milton Keynes MK9 1AE
2nd Floor, Norfolk House,, Milton Keynes MK9 2DN
Athena Surgical Centre
Private
16 Davy Avenue, Milton Keynes MK5 8PL
1 Pitfield, Milton Keynes MK11 3LW
Stanier Square Centre
Private
Unit 2, Stanier Square Centre, Milton Keynes MK2 2FY
Whalley Drive, Milton Keynes MK3 6EN
Private specialist and consultant clinics
Specialist medical clinics are led by consultants in a particular field — cardiology, dermatology, ENT (ear, nose and throat), gastroenterology, urology and many others. Consultants are doctors on the GMC's specialist register, and private clinics and hospitals in England are registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission. Information on private consultants' fees and outcomes is also published by PHIN (the Private Healthcare Information Network).
How you access a specialist
You can usually see a private specialist with a referral from your GP (NHS or private), and sometimes by self-referral depending on the clinic. A referral letter helps the consultant understand your history. If you have private medical insurance, check whether your policy requires a GP referral and pre-authorisation.
What to expect
- Consultation — assessment of your symptoms and history, often with examination.
- Investigations — tests or scans arranged to reach a diagnosis.
- Treatment plan — options discussed, which may be delivered privately or via the NHS.
Choosing a consultant
Check that the consultant is on the GMC specialist register for their field and that the clinic is CQC-registered. This page is general information, not medical advice — always discuss your condition with a qualified clinician.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually yes — a referral from a GP (NHS or private) is common and helps the consultant understand your history, though some clinics accept self-referral. If you have private medical insurance, check whether a referral and pre-authorisation are required.
Consultants should be on the GMC's specialist register for their field, which you can check on the General Medical Council website. The clinic or hospital should also be registered with and rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Yes. You might see a consultant privately for a faster assessment and then continue treatment on the NHS, or vice versa. Good clinics will share information with your GP, with your consent, so your care stays joined up.