The Blackheath Hospital (Circle) 2026: Facilities, Specialties & What to Expect
A well-established private hospital in Blackheath, South East London — part of Circle Health Group, serving Greenwich, Lewisham and Bexley. Here’s an honest look at its facilities, specialties, diagnostics and how to be seen.
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Quick Overview: The Blackheath Hospital
The Blackheath Hospital is a private hospital at 40–42 Lee Terrace, Blackheath, London SE3 9UD, part of Circle Health Group (formerly a BMI Healthcare hospital). It serves Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and the wider South East London area, and is rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The hospital has 31 beds with en-suite rooms, three laminar-flow theatres, an endoscopy suite, a 24/7 Enhanced Care Unit, on-site physiotherapy, and an imaging department with a 1.5T MRI scanner and 64-slice CT scanner.
It covers a wide range of specialties — orthopaedics, ophthalmology, ENT, gynaecology, cardiology, gastroenterology and more — for both insured and self-pay patients. This independent guide explains what’s on offer and how to be seen. For prices and current consultant lists, always check directly with the hospital — we don’t publish fees, which are bespoke.
What this guide covers
If you’re considering private treatment in South East London, The Blackheath Hospital is one of the area’s established options. This independent 2026 guide covers its facilities, specialties and practicalities honestly. Going Private UK is editorially independent and not affiliated with Circle Health Group; we may earn commission when readers compare health cover through our links, which funds our research but doesn’t affect our analysis.
About The Blackheath Hospital
The Blackheath Hospital has served South East London for decades. Once part of BMI Healthcare (you may still see “BMI The Blackheath Hospital” in older listings), it’s now part of Circle Health Group — the UK’s largest private hospital group — following Circle’s acquisition of BMI. As part of Circle’s national investment programme, the hospital has benefited from significant upgrades to its outpatient, ward and physiotherapy departments. It sits in the heart of Blackheath Village, drawing patients from Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and across Greater London.
Facilities at The Blackheath Hospital
- 31 beds — en-suite rooms with satellite TV and telephone
- 3 laminar-flow operating theatres plus a minor treatment room
- Dedicated endoscopy suite
- Imaging department — 1.5T MRI scanner, 64-slice CT scanner, X-ray and ultrasound
- Enhanced Care Unit (Level 1) staffed 24/7, with a resident medical officer (RMO) on site around the clock
- On-site physiotherapy team (in the Watts Building, Blackheath Village)
- Pharmacy, outpatient department and same-day diagnostics for some specialties
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Specialties & Treatments
The Blackheath Hospital offers a broad range of consultant-led specialties and procedures, including:
- Orthopaedics — knee, hip and joint surgery, ACL reconstruction, sports injuries
- Ophthalmology — cataract surgery, glaucoma, lens exchange
- ENT (ear, nose & throat) surgery
- Gynaecology & women’s health
- Cardiology & heart investigations
- Gastroenterology & endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy)
- Dermatology, urology, breast care and varicose vein treatment
- Physiotherapy & sports medicine
The hospital handles everything from routine investigations to complex surgery, often with fixed-price treatment packages (consultation, treatment and aftercare bundled) for self-pay patients.
Diagnostics & Imaging
The on-site imaging department means many tests and scans can be done at the hospital itself — a 1.5T MRI scanner, a 64-slice CT scanner, X-ray and ultrasound, plus blood tests and other investigations. Some specialties offer same-day diagnostics, so investigation and consultation can happen in one visit. If you’re specifically after a scan in the area, see our guides to private MRI in London and private blood tests in London.
How to Be Seen & Costs
You can usually be seen as an insured patient or self-pay. The hospital and its consultants are recognised and fee-approved by the major UK health insurers. For insured treatment you’ll generally need a GP or consultant referral and pre-authorisation from your insurer; for self-pay, fixed-price packages are available for many procedures.
💡 On pricing
We don’t publish a price list because fees are bespoke — they depend on the consultant, the procedure, tests required and any inpatient stay. For an accurate figure, request a quote directly from the hospital or check the published price information via the hospital and PHIN (the Private Healthcare Information Network). For how self-pay billing works generally, see our guide on paying upfront for private surgery and the private hospital price list guide.
Location, Transport & Parking
- Address: 40–42 Lee Terrace, Blackheath, London SE3 9UD
- Train: Blackheath station is a ~5-minute walk
- Bus: routes 108, 89 and 54 stop directly outside on Lee Terrace
- Serves: Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and across South East London
⚠️ Parking is limited — register your reg at reception
On-site parking at the hospital is limited, and there is parking control and enforcement — if you do park there, make sure you register your vehicle on one of the tablets in reception to avoid a charge. Many patients find the train (5 minutes away) or bus easier.
Reviews & Ratings
The Blackheath Hospital is generally well rated — it holds a CQC rating of “Good” and scores strongly on patient-review platforms (around 4.7 on Google from over 2,000 reviews, and similarly high on Doctify). Circle also won industry awards as a leading private hospital group. As ratings change over time, we’d recommend checking live reviews on Google, Doctify and the CQC website for the current picture, and — as with any hospital — discussing your specific consultant and procedure, since experiences vary by specialty.
The bottom line on The Blackheath Hospital
The Blackheath Hospital is a well-equipped, CQC-“Good” private hospital giving South East London fast access to consultants, on-site MRI/CT diagnostics and a broad range of surgery — from orthopaedics and ophthalmology to ENT and gynaecology — as part of the UK’s largest private hospital group.
For self-pay, ask about fixed-price packages; for insured treatment, you’ll usually need a referral and pre-authorisation. Either way, private treatment here means skipping the NHS waiting list.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Blackheath Hospital
Where is The Blackheath Hospital?
It’s at 40–42 Lee Terrace, Blackheath, London SE3 9UD, in Blackheath Village, South East London. Blackheath station is about a 5-minute walk, and buses 108, 89 and 54 stop directly outside. It serves Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and the wider area.
Is The Blackheath Hospital part of Circle Health Group?
Yes. It’s part of Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest private hospital group. It was previously a BMI Healthcare hospital (so you may still see “BMI The Blackheath Hospital” in older listings) before Circle’s acquisition of BMI.
What facilities does The Blackheath Hospital have?
31 en-suite beds, three laminar-flow theatres, a minor treatment room, an endoscopy suite, a pharmacy, an Enhanced Care Unit staffed 24/7 with a resident medical officer, on-site physiotherapy, and an imaging department with a 1.5T MRI scanner, 64-slice CT, X-ray and ultrasound.
What treatments are available at The Blackheath Hospital?
A wide range, including orthopaedics (knee, hip, ACL), ophthalmology (cataract, glaucoma, lens exchange), ENT, gynaecology, cardiology and heart investigations, gastroenterology and endoscopy, dermatology, urology, breast care, varicose vein treatment, and physiotherapy/sports medicine — from routine investigations to complex surgery.
How much does treatment cost at The Blackheath Hospital?
Fees are bespoke and depend on the consultant, procedure, tests and any inpatient stay, so we don’t publish a price list. Many procedures are available as fixed-price self-pay packages (consultation, treatment and aftercare). Request a quote directly from the hospital, and see our guides on private hospital pricing and paying upfront.
Does The Blackheath Hospital accept health insurance?
Yes — the hospital and its consultants are recognised and fee-approved by the major UK health insurers. For insured treatment you’ll usually need a GP or consultant referral and pre-authorisation from your insurer. Always confirm your specific policy covers the treatment and check for any excess or shortfall.
Is there parking at The Blackheath Hospital?
Parking on site is limited and there is parking control and enforcement. If you park there, register your vehicle on one of the tablets in reception to avoid a charge. Blackheath station is a 5-minute walk and buses stop directly outside, which many patients find easier.
📚 Related Guides
Circle & London hospitals:
Diagnostics & costs:
- Private MRI London
- Private Blood Tests London
- Private Hospital Price List
- Paying Upfront for Private Surgery
- Circle Health Group — The Blackheath Hospital facilities & services pages (2026)
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) — hospital rating; PHIN (Private Healthcare Information Network) — hospital profile & published pricing
- Doctify / Google reviews — patient ratings (verify live, as these change)
- Going Private UK independent editorial research (2026)
⚠️ Important Disclaimer & Editorial Independence
Going Private UK is an independent editorial site. We are not affiliated with, owned by, endorsed by, partnered with, or sponsored by Circle Health Group or The Blackheath Hospital. Names and trademarks belong to their respective owners, used for descriptive purposes only. This guide is for general information and is not medical advice.
Facilities, specialties, consultant lists, prices, ratings and parking arrangements change over time — always confirm current details directly with the hospital before making any decision. We do not publish prices as they are bespoke; review scores referenced are indicative and change, so check live ratings on Google, Doctify and the CQC. Insurance recognition and coverage vary by policy and treatment — confirm with your insurer, including any excess or shortfall.
Commercial relationships: Going Private UK may receive commission when readers compare health insurance through our links — this funds independent research but does not affect our analysis.
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