Great Missenden: The Chiltern Hospital reveals new GP service

The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden revealed a new service offering direct in-person GP consultations.

Each new appointment costs £125, and 20-minute follow-up appointments are £75.

Patients have the option to choose if they prefer a male or female GP and continue seeing the same doctor for potential follow-ups.

The Chiltern Hospital has two wards with 66 beds, three operating theatres among other facilities (Image: Google Street View)

Executive director of The Chiltern Hospital Fraser Dawson explained: “The private GP service represents a significant addition to the hospital’s service. It will allow patients to see a GP face to face with easy access to any diagnostic tests, scans under one roof or onward referrals that may be required.

“At a time when primary care services are in increased demand, the launch of the private GP service at Chiltern Hospital, represents our commitment to ensuring that patients across our community have access to the facilities and services they need.”

The private hospital, which is part of Circle Health Group, aims to give patients direct access by phone or online booking due to increased demand for primary care.

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Patients needing further support after their assessment can be referred to one of the hospital’s own specialist consultants, the hospital said.

The service launched with three GPs to date, and with plans to add more doctors soon. 

Sitting on 18 acres of private grounds, the hospital boasts two wards with 66 beds, three operating theatres, minor ops room, JAG accredited Endoscopy Suite, Cancer care unit, and Physiotherapy unit with a hydrotherapy pool and a state-of-the art Imaging department.