Private GP Exeter (2026): Prices, Clinics and Same-Day Appointments
A private GP in Exeter costs from £120 for 30 minutes at Exeter Medical to £220 at the Mayfield Clinic, with same-day video from £125. This guide compares the three clinics that see patients in the city, their published prices, what is included, how quickly you can be seen, and when health insurance works out better value.
Quick Answer
Private GP Exeter prices: a 30-minute face-to-face appointment costs £120 at Exeter Medical on Grenadier Road (Ramsay), £135 at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital on Wonford Road, and £220 at the Mayfield Clinic on Denmark Road, where shorter FastTrack appointments and same-day video start from £125. All three write private prescriptions in the appointment; tests, scans and medicines are extra.
What to know: the Mayfield Clinic is the one that advertises same-day or next-day appointments; Nuffield says within 24 hours subject to availability; Exeter Medical books in advance. A video GP is usually quickest, and most health insurance policies from the major insurers include a 24/7 video GP at no extra cost. For how long the NHS alternative takes, see GP appointment waiting times.
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Private GP Clinics in Exeter
Most of the results for a private GP in Exeter are national online services or directories quoting “indicative” prices. These are the three local private GP providers that see patients in Exeter itself, with the prices they publish.
Mayfield Clinic, Denmark Road
The Mayfield Clinic at 34 Denmark Road, Exeter, EX1 1SE, near the city centre, is Exeter’s dedicated private GP practice, with GMC-registered doctors and CQC-regulated clinics. It offers extended 30-minute appointments at £220, in person or by video, and a shorter FastTrack GP service with 15-minute in-clinic or same-day video appointments from £125. Sick notes are from £39, specialist referrals (NHS or private) from £125, and blood tests are a £125 consultation plus the cost of the test, with over 1,500 tests available. A membership at £89 a month covers up to ten 30-minute GP appointments a year, which suits families and people who see a doctor regularly; our private GP membership cost guide compares it with the national schemes. It also offers annual medicals, health screens and travel and workplace vaccinations, and lists menopause among its common consultations. Phone: 01392 718776. Opening hours and parking are not published on its Exeter page.
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, Wonford Road
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital on Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4UG, minutes from the city centre, runs a face-to-face private GP service at £135 for 30 minutes, bookable online or on 01392 262114, with appointments that Nuffield says can be available within 24 hours subject to availability; its page lists GP clinics on Wednesdays, so confirm the day when booking. The appointment covers minor illness, assessment and same-day onward referral for anything serious, women’s, men’s and sexual health, menopause and private prescriptions, and because it is inside the hospital, blood tests, ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, CT and ECG can be arranged on site at extra cost, with a pharmacy open 9am to 4pm on weekdays. It does not see under-18s or pregnancy problems, do minor surgery, medicals, vaccinations, sick notes or home visits, or prescribe controlled drugs. See our Nuffield Health Exeter guide for the hospital’s treatments and prices.
Exeter Medical, Exeter Business Park
Exeter Medical, Ramsay Health Care’s clinic at Grenadier Road, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, EX1 3QF, off the M5 at junction 29, offers a 30-minute private GP appointment for £120, a 45-minute medical assessment for £180 and a 45-minute sports medicine appointment for £180, paid on the day. The service covers acute illness and ongoing care, women’s and men’s health, insurance medicals, private prescriptions, quick access to its consultants, referrals for tests and health screening; repeat prescriptions and sick notes are for patients it has already seen, and it does not see under-18s. Appointments are booked in advance during normal working hours. Phone: 01392 363 534, or the private patient manager on 01392 690 078. For the wider picture, see private hospitals in Exeter.
Private GP Exeter Prices Compared
These are the clinics’ published prices, checked in October 2026. Prices can change, so always confirm when booking.
| Appointment | Exeter Medical | Nuffield Health Exeter | Mayfield Clinic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video or short in-clinic appointment (15 minutes) | Not listed | Not listed | From £125 |
| Face-to-face, 30 minutes | £120 | £135 | £220 |
| Video, 30 minutes | Not listed | Face-to-face only | £220 |
| 45-minute medical or sports medicine assessment | £180 | Medicals not offered | Annual medicals offered, price on request |
| Private prescription written in the appointment | Included | Included | Included |
| Sick note | Existing patients | Not offered | From £39 |
| Specialist referral | Included | Included | From £125 |
| Blood tests | Extra | Extra | £125 consultation plus test cost |
| Membership | Not offered | Not offered | £89 a month, up to 10 appointments a year |
| Under-18s | No | No | Ask the clinic |
The consultation is rarely the biggest cost. Blood tests, scans and specialist appointments are charged separately, and a GP visit followed by blood tests and an MRI can easily cost several hundred pounds. Our guides to private blood test prices and getting a private MRI after a GP referral explain the next steps, and private GP vs NHS GP the typical prices nationally.
Same-Day Private GP Appointments in Exeter
Same-day availability is the main reason people look for a private GP in Exeter, and the three clinics differ:
- Mayfield Clinic advertises same-day or next-day appointments, with same-day video and telephone consultations and its FastTrack service built around being seen the day you book.
- Nuffield Health Exeter says appointments can be available within 24 hours, subject to availability and call centre hours, with GP clinics listed on Wednesdays.
- Exeter Medical books in advance during normal working hours and does not advertise same-day access.
- Video GP services are usually the fastest way to speak to a doctor, often within hours. See our guide to private GP apps.
- Urgent problems: private GPs are not an emergency service. For urgent medical help use NHS 111, and for emergencies call 999 or go to the Royal Devon and Exeter’s emergency department.
If you want to see a GP quickly whenever you need one, health insurance may cover it. Most policies from the major insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, include unlimited 24/7 video GP appointments at no extra cost. See health insurance with a private GP, the best policies for fast GP appointments and Bupa’s private GP options.
Tests, Scans and Specialists in Exeter
A private GP in Exeter can arrange tests and refer you to a consultant. Nuffield Health Exeter has blood tests, ultrasound, X-ray, MRI and CT on site; Exeter Medical refers into Ramsay’s consultants and diagnostics; the Mayfield Clinic offers over 1,500 blood tests and refers on to NHS or private specialists. See our guides to private health screening packages, private hospitals in Exeter and Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, and for the nearest alternatives Nuffield Health Plymouth, Nuffield Health Taunton and Mount Stuart Hospital in Torquay. If you are referred to a specialist, the consultant’s fee is separate. Two things to check first:
- If you have health insurance: call your insurer before booking a specialist. Many insurers need an open referral or want you to use their own list of consultants; pre-authorisation codes explains how.
- If you are paying yourself: ask for the consultant’s self-pay fee and the likely cost of tests before you book; how long it takes to see a private specialist sets expectations.
Private GP or NHS GP?
You do not need a private GP to get medical care. NHS GP care is free, and your NHS practice is the right place for ongoing care of long-term conditions. You can see a private GP and stay registered with your NHS practice, and most people use both. A private GP can be useful for:
- Speed: an appointment within a day or two, instead of the 8am phone queue; in England a quarter of routine NHS appointments are more than two weeks after booking, as our GP appointment waiting times guide shows.
- Time: 30 minutes, compared with a standard NHS appointment of around 10 minutes.
- Tests: blood tests and scans arranged within days, with results back quickly.
- A second opinion when you want another doctor to look at a problem.
Ask the private GP to send a letter to your NHS practice after your appointment so your records stay complete. Our guide to private GP vs NHS GP compares the two in more detail.
Does Health Insurance Cover a Private GP in Exeter?
Usually not for face-to-face GP visits. Most UK health insurance pays for diagnosis and treatment after a GP referral, not routine GP appointments, so a private GP Exeter visit is normally paid for yourself. What health insurance usually offers instead:
- 24/7 video GP: most policies from the major insurers include unlimited video GP appointments at no extra cost, including evenings and weekends.
- Tests, scans and specialists: the most expensive parts of private care. See does health insurance cover blood tests?
- Private hospitals nearby: treatment at Nuffield Health Exeter and the other Devon hospitals, depending on the policy’s hospital list; see The Exeter’s hospital list and the Bupa hospital list.
One Devon-specific point: The Exeter is also the name of an Exeter-based health insurer. Its policies include a GP service and are compared in our Exeter health insurance guide, but it has nothing to do with the clinics above. The main limit for any policy: health insurance covers new conditions that start after you join. Conditions you already have, or have had symptoms of recently, are usually excluded. See health insurance and pre-existing conditions. If you only want the odd GP visit, a health cash plan can pay back part of the fee; see cash plan vs health insurance. Active people in the city may also find David Lloyd Exeter useful for the physio side.
FAQs: Private GP Exeter (2026)
How much does a private GP cost in Exeter?
In Exeter a 30-minute face-to-face private GP appointment costs £120 at Exeter Medical on Grenadier Road, £135 at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital on Wonford Road, and £220 for a standard consultation at the Mayfield Clinic on Denmark Road, whose shorter FastTrack appointments start from £125. All three include private prescriptions written in the consultation; blood tests, scans and the medicine itself cost extra, and Mayfield charges from £39 for a sick note. Prices were checked in October 2026 and can change, so confirm when booking.
Can I see a private GP in Exeter on the same day?
Often, but only one clinic promises it. The Mayfield Clinic advertises same-day or next-day appointments, including same-day video and telephone consultations, and its FastTrack service is built around being seen the day you book. Nuffield Health Exeter says appointments can be available within 24 hours subject to availability, with its GP clinic listed on Wednesdays, so confirm the day when you call. Exeter Medical books appointments in advance during normal working hours and does not advertise same-day access. For anything urgent use NHS 111, and for emergencies call 999.
Is there a private GP at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital?
Yes. Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital on Wonford Road runs a face-to-face private GP service at £135 for 30 minutes, with online booking and a phone line on 01392 262114. The appointment covers minor illness, assessment and onward referral for anything serious, women’s, men’s and sexual health, menopause and private prescriptions, and because it sits inside the hospital, blood tests, ultrasound, X-ray, MRI and CT can be arranged on site at extra cost. It does not see under-18s, issue sick notes, do medicals or vaccinations, or provide emergency or out-of-hours care.
Does the Mayfield Clinic in Exeter do private GP appointments and what do reviews say?
Yes. The Mayfield Clinic at 34 Denmark Road is Exeter’s dedicated private GP practice, with extended 30-minute appointments at £220, shorter FastTrack appointments from £125, same-day video consultations, a membership at £89 a month covering up to ten 30-minute appointments a year, blood tests, health screens, annual medicals and travel vaccinations. Its doctors are GMC-registered and the clinic is CQC-regulated. We do not reproduce patient reviews; Google and the clinic’s own site carry them, and our guide to choosing a private consultant explains how to read them.
Do I have to leave my NHS GP to see a private doctor in Exeter?
No. You can see a private GP in Exeter and stay registered with your NHS practice, and most people use both. Ask the private GP to send a letter to your NHS practice so your records stay joined up; private prescriptions can be filled at any pharmacy, and a private referral can be taken to an NHS or private consultant. Nuffield and Exeter Medical both say repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions stay with your NHS GP unless the private GP started the treatment.
Does health insurance pay for a private GP in Exeter?
Usually not for face-to-face visits. Most UK health insurance pays for tests, specialists and treatment after a GP referral rather than routine GP appointments, but most policies from the major insurers include a 24/7 video GP at no extra cost, and the real value of a policy is fast scans and specialist treatment for new conditions, at hospitals such as Nuffield Health Exeter. Conditions you already have are usually excluded. Note that The Exeter is also the name of a Devon-based health insurer; its policies include a GP service too, but it is unrelated to the clinics on this page.
Can a private GP in Exeter help with menopause or HRT?
Yes. Nuffield Health Exeter lists menopause among the problems its private GP service covers, and the Mayfield Clinic lists menopause among its common consultations, by video or in person. Neither advertises bioidentical hormone prescribing on its pages, so if that is specifically what you want, ask before booking; standard HRT can be prescribed privately and the prescription filled at any pharmacy.
Important Information
This 2026 guide is independent general information, not medical advice, and does not replace a consultation with a GP or other qualified clinician. Prices, opening days and services are the providers’ published information in October 2026 and can change, so confirm them with the provider when booking. For urgent concerns use NHS 111, and in an emergency call 999. Going Private UK is not affiliated with any provider named. If you compare insurance quotes through this site, we may receive a commission from our FCA-regulated partners at no cost to you. This does not influence our guides.
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