The Lister Hospital: Prices, Insurance & How to Book (2026)
HCA UK’s leading Chelsea hospital — orthopaedics, fertility and complex surgery. Consultations from £250, all major insurers accepted.
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The Lister Hospital — HCA UK’s leading Chelsea hospital — orthopaedics, fertility and complex surgery. Consultations from £250, all major insurers accepted. Located at Chelsea Bridge Road, London SW1W 8RH, accessible from Sloane Square · Victoria. Phone: 020 7730 7733.
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About The Lister Hospital
The Lister Hospital on Chelsea Bridge Road is one of HCA Healthcare UK’s flagship London facilities — a full-service private hospital offering everything from routine consultations to complex inpatient surgery. Located in Chelsea, it sits within easy reach of Victoria and Sloane Square and serves a broad catchment covering Chelsea, Belgravia, Pimlico and beyond.
The Lister is particularly well known for its fertility services — the Lister Fertility Clinic is one of the UK’s most respected IVF centres, with consistently strong success rates. Alongside fertility, the hospital offers strong orthopaedic, general surgery, oncology and cardiology services.
As part of the HCA Healthcare UK network, The Lister benefits from group-wide clinical governance, consultant relationships and diagnostic infrastructure. Patients at The Lister can access HCA’s broader London network — including London Bridge Hospital, The Wellington and The Harley Street Clinic — for specialist services not available on-site.
For insured patients, The Lister appears on most major UK health insurer hospital lists — though HCA hospitals typically carry a London weighting surcharge on some plans. Always confirm your specific cover before booking.
Prices & consultation costs (2026)
Indicative self-pay price ranges — always obtain a written fixed-price quote before committing.
| Treatment / Service | Typical Self-Pay Range (2026) | Insurance Usually Covers? |
|---|---|---|
| Initial specialist consultation | £250–£400 | ✅ Yes, with pre-auth |
| Follow-up consultation | £150–£280 | ✅ Yes |
| Private MRI scan | £500–£900 | ✅ Yes, if pre-authorised |
| Private CT scan | £550–£950 | ✅ Yes, if pre-authorised |
| Knee replacement | £12,000–£17,000 | ✅ Yes, subject to limits |
| Hip replacement | £12,000–£17,000 | ✅ Yes, subject to limits |
| IVF cycle (self-pay) | £4,500–£7,000 | ⚠️ Rarely covered |
| Hernia repair | £4,000–£7,500 | ✅ Yes |
| Inpatient room (per night) | £500–£900 | ✅ If covered as inpatient |
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Hip and knee replacement, shoulder surgery, sports injuries and complex revision procedures. Access to leading orthopaedic consultants.
Fertility — Lister Fertility Clinic
One of the UK’s most respected IVF and fertility centres. Services include IVF, IUI, egg freezing, donor egg treatment and fertility investigations.
Cardiology
Echocardiography, cardiac monitoring, cardiology consultations and cardiac investigations. Part of HCA’s broader cardiac network.
Diagnostics & Imaging
On-site MRI, CT, ultrasound, pathology and endoscopy. Fast turnaround — reports typically within 24–48 hours.
Oncology
Cancer consultations, staging investigations and treatment planning. Access to HCA’s oncology network across London.
General Surgery
Full range of general surgical procedures including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and colorectal surgery.
Which insurers cover The Lister Hospital?
All major UK health insurers accept The Lister Hospital — but always pre-authorise before booking.
Recognised by Bupa. Check your plan tier for London weighting. Bupa hospital list guide →
Aviva covers London hospitals — check your specific plan. Aviva hospital list guide →
Vitality covers London hospitals — surcharge may apply. Vitality hospital list guide →
The Exeter covers London hospitals subject to your plan limits. The Exeter hospital list →
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Get a GP referral (insured patients)
Most insurers require an open GP referral before specialist appointments. Use your NHS GP, or a digital GP service included in your policy (Bupa Digital GP, AXA Doctor at Hand, Vitality GP app).
Pre-authorise with your insurer
Contact your insurer before booking — get a pre-authorisation code. Without this, your claim may be refused. See our full pre-authorisation guide →
Book your appointment
Call The Lister Hospital on 020 7730 7733 with your pre-auth code, GP referral and insurer membership number ready.
Self-pay patients
No GP referral needed for an initial consultation. Always request a written fixed-price quote before agreeing to any procedure — ask whether consultant fees, anaesthetist and pathology are included.
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Other London private hospitals to consider
Cromwell Hospital (Kensington)
Bupa-owned hospital in Kensington — another major West London private facility.
Full guide →The Wellington Hospital (St John’s Wood)
HCA UK’s flagship London hospital — part of the same network as The Lister.
Full guide →London Bridge Hospital (Southwark)
HCA UK hospital south of the river — strong in complex surgery and cardiology.
Full guide →The London Clinic (Marylebone)
Independent hospital renowned for oncology, cardiology and neurosurgery.
Full guide →Cleveland Clinic London (Mayfair)
US-backed ultra-premium facility focused on cardiology and complex medicine.
Full guide →HCA The Shard (London Bridge)
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