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Welcome to The Shard Outpatients
Quality care in the heart of London
Gain fast access to expert specialist healthcare, with appointments arranged around your schedule and care that’s built around your needs.
With a team of outstanding consultants and a wide range of diagnostic tests on site, we’re here to give you answers quickly and clearly. Wherever possible, we’ll coordinate your tests, scans and consultations in a single visit, so you can leave with greater certainty about your health, and without delay.
That means you’ll have timely treatment from leading specialists, in a safe, comfortable environment at a time that suits you.
Accessible appointments
One centre. One visit. One overwhelming sense of relief.
At The Shard Outpatients, you'll see a consultant who leads their medical field. They'll diagnose your condition based on any scans or tests done - on the same day where possible.
Specialties
London Bridge Hospital has a central campus of which The Shard Outpatients is the largest of our outpatient centres. Within this centre of diagnosis and treatment we cover a wide range of specialties including:
- Breast
- Gynaecology
- Colorectal
- Neurology
- Diabetes
- Orthopaedics and pain management
- Endocrinology
- Respiratory and thoracic services
- ENT and Head & Neck
- Gastroenterology
- Physiotherapy
- Urology
- Vascular
- Fertility
Frequently asked questions
The Shard Outpatients FAQs
Talk to any of our administrative staff. They’ll help you find other departments, locate your next appointment, support you with insurer queries, find cafes and restaurants nearby, and more.
Nothing is too much trouble for our friendly reception and concierge service.
To keep our spaces safe, we’re asking people to come to The Shard Outpatients unaccompanied. However, if you need assistance on your visit, carers can be allowed if you prearrange this with our concierge, or your consultant’s secretary. Our nurses will be here to support you at all times during your visit.
Please be aware that while your diagnosis may start at The Shard Outpatients, you may have to visit other departments such as endoscopy or cardiology, which are a few minutes away from the centre. So allow for some time if needed.
The Shard Outpatients is home to our on-site pharmacy. Should you need any medication, your doctor will provide you with a private prescription that you can pick up before you leave.
Our clinical pharmacists can also offer pharmaceutical advice and provide information on a range of other health issues including drug information.
If you’re insured, you’ll need a referral from your GP to authorise paying for consultations, diagnostics and subsequent treatment. But you don’t need health insurance to be seen quickly.
If you’re looking for a diagnosis or treatment and don’t want to wait, you can pay for consultations, scans and treatments as and when you need them. Call our self-pay team on 020 3553 6743 and they’ll guide you through the options.
The Shard Outpatients is just a two-minute walk from London Bridge station and the underground. Parking in the area is limited, however there is an NCP car park within a four-minute walk.
How we work with doctors
Meet our team
At The Shard Outpatients, we’re supported by the expertise of leading consultants and multidisciplinary teams. This approach helps us to identify, diagnose and treat complex conditions quickly and effectively, making us the preferred choice for many patients in the UK choosing private care.
See a consultant
Book an appointment
Our team can help if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment. Our reception team are also on-hand if you'd like to make an appointment whilst your at the centre.
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