Private GP appointments in Surrey typically cost £70-£200 for a standard 15-20 minute consultation in 2026. Extended 30-minute consultations are £150-£250. Home visits are £200-£400. Telephone or video consultations are £40-£100. Same-day or weekend appointments command premium pricing. Many Surrey residents opt for monthly GP membership models at £50-£200/month for individuals or £100-£400/month for families.

Private GPs are widely available across Surrey including Guildford, Woking, Weybridge, Sutton, Croydon, Reigate, Redhill, Epsom, Esher, Cobham, Farnham, Haslemere, Frimley, Camberley, and Richmond. Major hospital-based services include Mount Alvernia Hospital Guildford, The Runnymede Hospital Chertsey, Nuffield Health Woking, and Ashtead Hospital. Virtual GP services like Bupa Blua Health and AXA Doctor at Hand also serve Surrey residents.

Yes — most Surrey private GP services offer same-day appointments as a core selling point. Hospital-based GP services (Mount Alvernia, Runnymede, Nuffield Woking) typically have same-day or next-day slots. Town-centre independent clinics often offer same-day. Virtual GP services like Bupa Blua Health, AXA Doctor at Hand, and Push Doctor typically offer appointments within hours. Same-day appointments may carry a small premium over pre-booked appointments.

Yes — many Surrey private GPs offer home visit services, typically costing £200-£400 per visit depending on travel distance, time of day, and complexity. Home visits are particularly popular for elderly patients, parents with sick children, mobility-restricted patients, and time-poor professionals. Some practices specialise in home visits across specific Surrey postcode areas. Always confirm home visit availability and pricing when booking.

Most major UK private medical insurance plans include private GP services. Virtual GP is typically included free — Bupa Blua Health, AXA Doctor at Hand, Vitality GP, Aviva Doctor, and WPA virtual GP services all come with most policies at no extra cost. Face-to-face private GP may be an add-on or excluded depending on your plan tier. Always check your specific plan benefits — see our PMI and private GP guide.

Clinically, NHS and private GPs deliver largely equivalent care — most are GMC-registered doctors, often working in both sectors. The differences are: access (private same-day vs NHS days/weeks), time (private 15-30 mins vs NHS 8-10 mins), continuity (private guaranteed same doctor), convenience (private offers evenings/weekends/home visits), and referrals (private to specialists faster). For routine NHS GP care including chronic condition management, NHS GP remains excellent. For fast access to specific issues, private GP wins.

Yes — most Surrey private GP services accept self-pay patients on a pay-as-you-go basis. No insurance is required. You’ll pay the appointment cost (typically £70-£200) directly to the practice. Self-pay is the most flexible option for occasional GP visits. For frequent users, GP membership models become more cost-effective. See our private healthcare without insurance guide.

Private GPs cannot write NHS prescriptions — only NHS-contracted GPs can do this. However, private GPs can write private prescriptions which are dispensed at any UK pharmacy. You pay the actual cost of the medication (which may be lower or higher than the NHS prescription charge of £9.90). For ongoing repeat medications, many patients ask their NHS GP to take over prescribing after the private GP makes the diagnosis. Some specific medications may have different pricing as private vs NHS prescriptions.

Yes — most Surrey private GPs see children, including newborns and infants. Children’s appointments typically cost £70-£200 (similar to adult appointments). Some practices charge less for children; others charge the same. For families with multiple children, family GP membership models often deliver significantly better value than pay-as-you-go. Hospital-based private GP services (Mount Alvernia, Runnymede) tend to see adult patients only — but standalone clinics, virtual GP services, and home-visit services generally welcome children.

Booking routes include: (1) Direct phone or website with the specific clinic, (2) Through your insurer’s portal for in-network GPs, (3) Virtual GP apps like Bupa Blua Health, AXA Doctor at Hand, or Push Doctor, (4) Hospital-based services via Circle Health Group or Nuffield Health booking systems. Most appointments can be booked within 24 hours; same-day urgent slots typically available. Membership models often include priority booking access.

Yes — weekend private GP appointments are widely available in Surrey. Many town-centre clinics offer Saturday morning hours; some offer Sunday appointments. Hospital-based services typically operate Monday-Saturday with limited Sunday access. Virtual GP services (Bupa Blua Health, Push Doctor) offer 7-day-a-week access including evenings and weekends. Weekend appointments may carry premium pricing of 20-50% above weekday rates.

Virtual GP services (telephone or video) are typically included free with most UK PMI plans and are excellent for: simple symptoms, prescription requests, sick notes, mental health discussions, follow-ups, and triage. Face-to-face private GP (typically £70-£200) is essential for: physical examinations, joint problems, dermatology issues requiring inspection, complex multi-system symptoms, and any situation where touch-based examination is needed. Most patients use both — virtual for simple issues, face-to-face when needed.