Private breast screening and rapid diagnosis in Blackheath

Located in Blackheath, our private hospital sees patients from South East London and Kent. People come to use us from local areas such as Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley, Bromley, and further afield. People travel to us to seek the expertise of our experienced consultants and to make the most of our great facilities and compassionate team of healthcare professionals. 

The breast health service at The Blackheath Hospital provides:

• Breast screening service if you are non-symptomatic (i.e., you don’t have any unusual breast symptoms) and wish to have a one-off screening or arrange regular screening
• A rapid diagnostic breast clinic if you have a breast problem and have been referred by us or your GP

If you are non-symptomatic and wish to have a one-off breast screen, or set up regular screens, you can book an appointment with our Breast Screening Service without a referral from your GP. This service is available to women aged 40 years and over who have not had a mammogram performed in the past twelve months. We offer fast access to appointments for your peace of mind. 

The Blackheath Hospital has a multi-disciplinary team consisting of consultant surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, a breast care nurse and other experienced health professionals.  This team can provide individualised care of benign and malignant breast disease all on one site.

• Consultant Breast Surgeons
• Consultant Radiologists
• Breast Care Nurse
• Pathologists

Our breast care team approach led by our consultant surgeon will carefully guide you through the specialist care pathways.

Patients can make their appointment around their lifestyle for clinic or see the consultant and have the tests done that will give a clear indication of what the problem is. They are then able to discuss with the surgeon what treatment, management or further investigations may be advisable. Patients will need to allow a minimum of two hours for the whole visit.

For the majority of patients who will be found to have no serious problem, the rapid diagnostic clinic offers a quick resolution to their anxiety.

The specialist breast clinic is held in a consulting suite in the main hospital building and is attended by our breast care nurse who is available to patients wishing to discuss any breast related queries and particularly to those who have been found to have a cancer and who may need the opportunity to talk through or clarify their diagnosis, its implications, surgery or treatment options.

If you could like to book an initial appointment please use our online booking service with any of the consultants featured below.

At your first consultation you will be seen by a private breast surgeon who will take a full history and examine your breasts and underarms. If necessary, they will recommend further tests.

A private mammogram can help identify breast cancer in its early stages and is usually recommended to women over the age of 40. The scan uses a low dosage, to examine the breast, and usually takes around 30 minutes.

An MRI scan, magnetic resonance imaging, produces 2D and 3D images of the inside of the body. A Breast MRI Scan will identify any abnormalities or lumps that cannot be seen or felt from the outside.

This particular scan may be recommended to you, by your surgeon, if you have breast implants or dense breast tissue.

A breast biopsy is used to investigate abnormalities on the skin and in the breast tissue. A specialist will take a small tissue sample from the breast and send it to the laboratory for further tests.

A biopsy can determine the cause of a growth or sore and is used to diagnose cancer. The results of the biopsy can take 2-4 working days. We will discuss the examination with you and whether there is anything for concern.

Should you need to have further treatment or surgery, The Blackheath Hospital has a respected, Oncology Unit who will provide you with a personalised treatment plan.

We answer commonly asked questions about The Blackheath Hospital, including some of the easiest ways to get to us.

How do I get to The Blackheath Hospital?
The Blackheath Hospital is situated across the two sites situated 400 metres apart in Blackheath village and can be approached via the M25, A20 and A2. The hospital offers private treatments and services to patients based in Greenwich, Lewisham and Bexley.


Is there parking at The Blackheath Hospital?
Yes, The Blackheath Hospital has 77 parking spaces, including disabled spaces. 

Does The Blackheath Hospital offer treatment for children?
We see children from zero to 18 years through our outpatient services, and people from 18+ years for day-case and inpatient procedures.

When you choose to go private with the Blackheath Hospital, you can expect:

• Flexible appointment times to fit your schedule
• The freedom to choose which consultant is right for you
• Bespoke, consultant-led treatment plans tailored to your individual needs
• Private ensuite rooms as standard
• Tasty and nutritious meals cooked onsite to your dietary requirements
• Support from the same compassionate clinical team from beginning to end
• Affordable, fixed-price packages with aftercare included
• Flexible payment options to help spread the cost of your care

If you would like to make an appointment at The Blackheath Hospital please use the online booking system with a consultant of your choice or call 0208 4631 726 or email [email protected]

Alternatively, you can be referred via your GP.

Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.

If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.