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Major medical specialists

The right specialist, close to home

Twenty-seven specialist departments across our hospitals, from general doctors to neurosurgery. Our clinics refer to them when you need one.

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Medical

12 specialists
01

General Doctor

Everyday care for adults and children.

First point of contact for check-ups, minor illness and ongoing conditions, with referral to the right specialist when you need one.

05

Psychiatry

Support for mental health and wellbeing.

Confidential assessment and treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use and other mental health conditions.

06

Dermatology

Care for skin, hair and nails.

Diagnosis and treatment of rashes, acne, eczema, fungal infections, pigmentation and other skin conditions.

07

Cardiology

Heart and blood-pressure care.

Evaluation and management of chest pain, high blood pressure, palpitations and heart failure.

08

Neurology

Care for the brain, spine and nerves.

Assessment and treatment for headaches, stroke, epilepsy, numbness, weakness and other nervous-system conditions.

09

Oncology

Diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Cancer investigation, treatment planning and supportive care, coordinated with surgery, imaging and laboratory teams.

10

Endocrinology

Diabetes, thyroid and hormone care.

Management of diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, obesity and other hormone-related conditions.

11

Gastroenterology

Stomach, liver and bowel care.

Diagnosis and treatment of reflux, ulcers, hepatitis, diarrhoea, constipation and inflammatory bowel disease.

12

Pulmonology

Lungs and breathing.

Care for asthma, chronic cough, tuberculosis, long-standing lung disease and breathing difficulties.

13

Nephrology

Kidney and blood-pressure care.

Diagnosis and management of kidney infection, kidney stones, reduced kidney function and blood-pressure problems.

18

Haematology

Blood and blood-count disorders.

Investigation and treatment of anaemia, abnormal blood counts, clotting problems and blood cancers.

19

Infectious-Disease Medicine

Complex and long-standing infections.

Specialist assessment and treatment for HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis and other persistent or difficult infections.

Surgical

8 specialists
04

General Surgery

Operations for abdominal and soft-tissue conditions.

Assessment and surgical treatment for hernias, gallstones, appendix, lumps and other abdominal conditions.

14

Urology

Kidney, bladder and urinary tract care.

Treatment for prostate and urinary problems, stones, and male urinary and reproductive health.

15

Orthopaedic surgery

Bones, joints, muscles and injuries.

Fracture care, joint and back pain, sports injuries and surgical repair of the movement system.

16

Ophthalmology

Eyes, sight and vision.

Vision testing, eye examinations, and care for cataract, glaucoma and other eye conditions.

17

Otolaryngology (ENT)

Ear, nose and throat.

Hearing loss, sinus and allergy problems, tonsils, vertigo, voice and swallowing complaints.

25

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Repair and reconstruction after injury or surgery.

Wound and burn care, hand and soft-tissue repair, and reconstruction after trauma or cancer surgery.

26

Neurosurgery

Surgery of the brain, spine and nerves.

Specialist assessment and surgical treatment for brain, spine and nerve conditions.

27

Colorectal surgery

Surgery of the bowel, rectum and anus.

Treatment for piles, fistula, bowel obstruction and bowel cancer, from assessment through to recovery.

Women, children & newborns

3 specialists
02

Paediatrics

Care for babies, children and teenagers.

Growth and development reviews, immunisation, and treatment for childhood illness from newborn to adolescence.

03

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OB-GYN)

Pregnancy, birth and women's health.

Antenatal clinics, labour and delivery care, and gynaecological services including family planning.

23

Neonatology

Specialist care for newborn babies.

Assessment and treatment of newborns who are unwell or need extra support in their first weeks of life.

Diagnostics & laboratory

2 specialists
20

Radiology

X-ray, ultrasound, CT and mammography.

Imaging that guides diagnosis and treatment, read by radiologists and shared with your clinician.

21

Pathology

Laboratory tests that find the cause.

Blood, urine, tissue and culture testing across haematology, biochemistry, microbiology and histology.

Critical care & rehabilitation

2 specialists
22

Physiotherapy

Help getting strong and mobile again.

Rehabilitation programmes after surgery, stroke, injury or long illness, with exercise guidance you can keep up at home.

24

Critical-Care Medicine

Intensive care for life-threatening illness.

Continuous monitoring and life support for patients whose condition needs the highest level of observation.

Not sure which specialist you need? We'll help.

Call us, email, or send an appointment enquiry and our team will help you find the right care.