Albyn Hospital

Albyn Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, a leading provider of healthcare services throughout the UK. Located in the west end of Aberdeen, Albyn Hospital is the only independent hospital serving Aberdeen/shire and the North of Scotland.

Our facilities combined with the latest onsite imaging and diagnostic technology enables the team of over 100 Consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures ranging from routine investigations to complex surgery. Some of the main private treatments offered at Albyn Hospital include orthopaedic surgery, eye surgery, one stop breast clinic service, gynaecology, general surgery and gastroenterology.

The Consultants are supported by an experienced and dedicated multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals and administration staff to provide patients with the highest level of care in a friendly and comfortable environment. Additional support services available on-site include a laboratory, pharmacy and audiology service. 

The hospital has recently completed work on its fourth operating theatre, 6 bed recovery bay and a new ward comprising of 7 new rooms for day case patients and 3 en-suite bedrooms. This is part of an £8 million investment programme. 

The Sunflower Suite (outpatient breast oncology suite) is accredited with the Macmillan Quality Environmental Mark (MQEM) and the theatre team were awarded AfPP’s Certificate of Achievement for Safe Perioperative Practice.

Patients can access our services through private medical insurance or by self-paying. 

Albyn Hospital accepts referrals from GPs, Optometrists and Physiotherapists.

We also have a resident medical officer (RMO) who is available 24 hours a day to ensure that patients are safe and care for at all times. Should your care needs change following surgery or treatment, we may need to transfer you to another hospital. This will either be to an NHS or another Circle hospital. Transfers of care only take place when absolutely necessary.

Discover our fixed price packages which include an initial consultation, treatment and aftercare

If you are paying for treatment yourself, we offer flexible payment options to help you spread the cost over months, or even years.

You can use our repayment calculator to find out what these instalments might be.

Our latest Patient Satisfaction scores*

• 96.2% patients said their overall experience of our service was good, or very good
• 98.0% patients would be likely or extremely likely to recommend their consultant to their friends or family
• 95.5% patients said their overall experience of the nursing care was very good, or excellent

We are proud of our patient care and work hard to make each patient's time with us as pleasant as possible. Our patient satisfaction survey is an important indicator of how well we achieve this and we monitor the results very closely.

*During the period of January to December 2024, Albyn Hospital received 3005 questionnaires from patients admitted for treatment.

One Stop Breast Clinic

Offering patients access to consultation, diagnostics and results for breast cancer in the same one-day appointment.

Bowel Screening

Albyn Hospital offers a bowel screening service for individuals of any age who have concerns about bowel cancer. This service is led by our Consultant Gastroenterologists who will carry out relevant tests which could include a Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) or a colonscopy.

Sacral neuromodulation therapy with InterStim™ System

Sacral neuromodulation therapy with the InterStim™ System is an advanced treatment option for patients suffering from faecal incontinence. This therapy is particularly beneficial for patients who have not responded to conservative treatments. As a minimally invasive procedure, it presents an option for patients seeking long-term relief from bowel disorders.

Private Medicals

We offer an extensive range of private medicals to suit you or your company’s needs at Albyn Hospital. These are all undertaken by experienced private GPs who are certified by the OGUK

Eye Care Scotland

Delivering a full-hospital based care programme at Albyn Hospital, offering the best care and comprehensive treatment for various eye conditions from cataract surgery to corneal treatments. The clinic brings together an experienced team of Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons who are supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. 

We regularly host online patient information events, led by our experienced consultants, to help people better understand a range of health topics — from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment options.

Upcoming online patient information events: 

• Tuesday 9th September – Pain Management with Dr Saravana Kanakarajan, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine
• Tuesday 30th September – How to manage knee pain with Mr David Neilly, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
• November – How to manage hip pain with Mr Martin Mitchell, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Registration for the above events will open nearer the time. 

Past online patient information events:

The below patient information events have now concluded, but you can still watch the webinars on demand. To access the recordings, simply register your details. If you have any questions while watching, feel free to submit them through the ‘Ask Question’ panel — we will aim to respond as soon as possible.

• Let’s Talk Cataracts with Mr Sudipto Bhatta, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon –  Register to access the recording 
• Let's Talk Management of Knee Arthritis Pain with Mr Iain Stevenson, Consultant Orthopeadic Surgeon - Register to access the recording
• Let’s Talk Management of Hip Pain with Mr Chris Munro, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Register to access the recording
• Let's Talk Management of Shoulder Pain with Mr Scott Barker, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Register to access the recording
• What Can Weight Loss Injections or Surgery Do For You with Mr Shay Nanthakumaran, Consultant Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon - Register to access the recording
• Let’s Talk Management of Hip Pain with Mr Gareth Medlock, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Register to access the recording