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Goitre is the term used to describe an enlarged thyroid gland. Reviewed by  About goitre A goitre presents as a swelling at the front of the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland. Most thyroid swellings are harmless but if this is a new finding you should get it checked.Your thyroid is butterfly-shaped gland...

A condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone, causing excess calcium in the blood. Reviewed by About hyperparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where one or more of your parathyroid glands are overactive, and produce too much parathyroid hormone.This leads to too much calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia), which can cause various...

An uncommon type of cancer found in the thyroid, which is a small gland located at the base of your neck. About thyroid cancer The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. It produces two main hormones – thyroxine (T4) and triodothyronine (T3).These both play an important role in...

For healthcare professionalsHere you will find information about referrals, events, practising privileges and more. Acute Admissions Unit (AAU)Open 24/7, the Acute Admissions Unit at Cromwell Hospital is a consultant-led service that provides fast, frictionless care for acutely unwell patients. Application access for cliniciansAccess our electronic patient records (EPR), outpatient appointments and results systems. For...

/ / An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a routine investigation which records the electrical activity of your heart, commonly used to detect problems with your heart. What is an electrocardiogram? An electrocardiogram is a routine investigation which records the electrical activity of your heart. It is one of the most commonly used medical tests in...

Urology Urology is a medical specialty covering the diagnosis and treatment of your urinary tract conditions including the kidneys, ureter, bladder and urethra, as well as male genital conditions. About our urology clinic Our private urologists at Cromwell Hospital and Basinghall Clinic treat a variety of urology conditions, including: urinary infections kidney infections prostate...

Our pathway provides patients with swift access to a consultation and diagnostic tests for their non-specific symptoms. About the non-specific symptoms pathway Unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms, such as stomach pain or reflux, can be worrying. Unfortunately, patients with non-specific symptoms are more likely to experience delays in diagnosis and poorer health outcomes; therefore, time is...

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Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important when undergoing treatment for cancer. With a lot of false information readily available online, it is advisable for individuals with cancer to seek nutritional advice from a registered dietitian to ensure that it is safe and evidence-based.  We spoke to , Oncology Specialist Dietitian, to debunk common cancer...

is a global healthcare organisation and the UK’s leading independent provider of advanced and innovative oncology services. About GenesisCare GenesisCare is the UK’s leading private oncology provider, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, they are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates. They are a team of...

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a breast cancer nurse specialist looks like? Here Steffanie Espiritu, Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist at Cromwell Hospital talks us through what a typical day looks like, and her favourite things about the job.   What made you want to become a breast cancer nurse specialist?...

Acute Admissions Unit (AAU) Your 24/7 hospital admission service The Acute Admissions Unit (AAU) at Cromwell Hospital provides fast, frictionless access for acutely unwell patients to be assessed and admitted to a dedicated secondary care centre. Operating 24/7, our service provides access for clinicians to refer both UK-based and international patients age 18 and...

Cromwell Hospital has launched a new to help women get a diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where the cells, similar to those that create the womb’s lining, grow elsewhere in the body, such as on the fallopian tubes. These cells react to the monthly menstrual cycle and bleed, but as...

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Book an appointmentWe welcome both self-pay patients and patients with private health insurance.  How to book an appointment You don’t need Bupa insurance to access treatment with us – we work with most , including AXA, Aviva, Vitality, and more. To make an appointment with one of our consultants, fill in the form at...

INUSpheresis® is a form of therapeutic apheresis and lipoprotein apheresis that removes disease-promoting substances and specific cholesterols using a state-of-the-art filtration system. As a certified INUS partner, we are the only centre in the UK to offer this innovative treatment method. INUSpheresis® may be helpful as a long Covid fatigue treatment. What is INUSpheresis®?...

Gynaecology is the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the female reproductive system. IVF London is now providing fertility services at Basinghall Clinic in the City. What is gynaecology? Gynaecology is the branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive system. At Cromwell Hospital, our private gynaecologists in London are...