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 now has four operating theatre, 6 bed recovery bay, a new ward comprising of 7 new rooms for day case patients along with 29 ensuite bedrooms. 

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

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*

• 97.1% patients said their overall experience of our service was good, or very good
• 98.4% 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 2025, Albyn Hospital received 3146 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 and nurses.

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. 

Watch past patient information events on demand

You can now access our previous patient information events on demand. To view the recordings, simply sign up through our events hosting page here

Some of the available topics include:

• Management of hip pain
• Management of knee pain
• Non‑surgical treatment options for knee pain
• Management of hand and wrist pain
• Management of shoulder and elbow pain
• Management of back pain
• Let's talk cataract surgery

The ON24 page also includes a series of short consultant‑led videos offering insights into a range of conditions and treatments options. 

Topics include:

• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Breast pain
• Bowel symptoms and bowel screening
• Treatment for glaucoma
• What cataract surgery involves
• Weight‑loss surgery
• Laparoscopy
• Gallstone disease
• Inguinal hernia

Upcoming Patient Information Events

• Monday 23rd March - "Hip Pain? Discover Ways to Manage and Move Better" with Mr Rajkumar Thangaraj, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. Register here
• Wednesday 15th April - "Management of Shoulder and Elbow Pain" with Mr Kapil Kumar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. Register here