Private GP Service Stirling

Appointments with our private GPs at Kings Park Hospital in Stirling last 30 minutes. These appointments take place within our dedicated rooms at Kings Park Hospital.

The 30 minute appointment allows ample time for you to have a detailed discussion with your private GP to properly understand your history and symptoms, before going on to create a tailored treatment plan – this can involve further tests, scans, bloods, and onward referrals; many of which can be done in house at Kings Park Hospital. For some scans, your private GP will refer you to Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow. With a majority of services on site, you can rest assured that you will have quick and timely access to properly managing/treating your symptoms or condition.

At the private GP service in Stirling, we see patients for the following:

• Diagnostic imaging referrals - MRI, CT, x-ray, mammogram (some of which take place at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow)
• All prescriptions
• Hypertension reviews
• ECGs
• Prescription contraception
• Contraception injections (Depo-Provera)
• Smear tests
• All sexual health issues (STIs etc.)
• Menopause/HRT
• Fertility blood tests (progesterone, thyroid etc.)
• PSA tests
• Prostap injections for prostate cancer
• Testosterone levels
• Testosterone injections
• Thyroid levels
• Headaches/migraines
• Audiograms
• Ear syringing
• Verrucas
• Warts and skin tag removal
• Infected ingrown toenails
• All blood tests
• Blood allergy testing (pets etc)
• Diabetic reviews
• Skin allergy treatment with topical medications
• Shoulder steroid injection
• Elbow steroid injection

At the private GP service in Stirling, we offer a range of medicals to patients including:

• Sports medicals
• Flight attendant medicals
• Mining industry medicals
• Oil and gas industry medicals
• HGV driver medicals
• Diver medicals
• Pilot licence medicals
• Height access worker medicals
• Windfarm industry worker medicals

There are certain things the private GP service in Stirling does not offer, and hence our Private GPs will not see patients for. These include:

• Travel vaccinations
• Australian visa medicals
• New Zealand visa medicals
• Insertion of coils (mirena/copper etc) (our Consultant Gynaecologists offer this)
• Removal of coils (mirena/copper etc) (our Consultant Gynaecologists offer this)
• Insertion of contraceptive implant (our Consultant Gynaecologists offer this)
• Removal of contraceptive implant (our Consultant Gynaecologists offer this)
• Health screening (our Health Assessment Specialist at Ross Hall Clinic Braehead in Glasgow offers this)
• Patch testing (our Consultant Dermatologists offer this)
• Exercise tests (our Consultant Cardiologists offer this)
• Knee steroid injections (our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons offer this)
• Foot/ankle steroid injections (our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons offer this)
• Hip steroid injections (our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons offer this)
• Ingrown toenail removal (our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons offer this)
• Ear suction (our Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons offer this)
• Cardiac MRIs (our Consultant Cardiologists can refer for this)
• DEXA scans (not carried out at Kings Park Hospital)

The cost of a private GP consultation in Stirling starts from £175 and lasts 30 minutes. This excludes the cost of any bloods, scans and/or tests. Should any of these be suggested by your private GP, they will be thoroughly discussed, allowing you full autonomy on whether or not you wish to proceed with any/all.

A medical examination at the private GP in Stirling starts from £195 and lasts 45 minutes. This excludes the cost of any bloods, scans and/or tests. Should any of these be suggested by your private GP, they will be thoroughly discussed, allowing you full autonomy on whether or not you wish to proceed with any/all.

Our flexible payment options help you spread the cost of your payment across a time period that suits you, from £350 - £25,000. We offer fixed-term monthly payment plans over 10 months to five years with no deposit required. If you decide to pay over 10 months, you will pay interest-free. If you are paying for a longer period, you will pay 14.9% APR.

When you to book an appointment at the private GP service in Stirling, you will benefit from:

• Flexible appointment times to fit your routine
• Personalised treatment plans tailored to your individual needs
• Flexible payment options to spread the cost of your care
• Onward referral at no additional cost
• Exceptional service, with 98.5% of patients saying the quality of their care was very good, or excellent
• Ample free parking

To book your private GP appointment now, click here.

Can I book a private GP appointment near me? 

The private GP service runs at Kings Park Hospital. The facility is located in central Stirling. There are a number of transport links including the closely located Stirling train station, making the private GP service in Stirling easily accessible. Kings Park Hospital is also located just off the M9 motorway, making the service easily accessible by car. 

How long will my private GP visit last?

Your appointment with the private GP will last 30 minutes. For any medical examinations, the appointment will last 45 minutes.

Can I choose whether I'm seen by a male or female private GP? 

The private GP service is run by experienced GPs, Dr John Tobias and Dr Christopher Sockalingam.

Can I find out more about my private GP before I book? 

Yes. Click here to find out more about your private GP, his training, specialisms, qualifications, and experience. 
All GPs in the UK must be registered with the GMC. The GMC's register is open to the public, which you can use to find out more. 

How quickly can I see my private GP? 

A number of appointments are available every Friday and can often be arranged within an hour or so from booking. 

Can I have a video call with a private GP instead? 

No. Our private GP service runs strictly on a face-to-face basis. This allows Dr Tobias the best opportunity to properly understand, assess and diagnose, ensuring you get the best result from your appointment. 

Can I see the same private GP I saw last time? 

Yes. If you're booking directly with us, then you can book with the same GP as many times as you like. Remember that if it's an emergency, then you need to use the NHS 999 emergency service instead.

If I need further treatment, can I choose where I go? 

Yes. The choice is entirely yours. Your GP can help by writing a referral or recommendation letter depending on your condition and circumstances and will discuss all the options with you during your visit. Onward referral to any of our specialists at Kings Park Hospital is free of charge.

Can the private GP service issue prescriptions?

Yes. Our private GP service in Stirling can issue private prescriptions. You can then visit a pharmacy to pay for and collect your prescription. 

Are tests included in the cost of my private GP visit?

No. The cost of your private GP appointment is for consultation and professional advice only, although it does include the cost of writing a prescription if deemed necessary, or onward referral to any other specialty/consultant.

The cost of fulfilling the prescription is not covered and varies according to the cost of the medication prescribed.