A private GP
A general practitioner is a doctor with broad medical knowledge who acts as the first point of contact for most health concerns.
GPs diagnose, treat, and refer patients for specialised care if necessary, providing comprehensive first-line healthcare.
new and sudden health issues, routine check-ups, chronic condition management
Private GPs at VisitHealth provide care for both adults and children, making it convenient for families.
Acute and chronic conditions
GPs handle both sudden, non-emergency health problems and chronic conditions that require ongoing care.
Continuous monitoring and management of health issues by a GP ensures a patient’s long-term well-being.
sudden illnesses, flare-ups of chronic diseases, conditions that need long-term follow-up
GPs prescribe treatment and monitor progress, adjusting care plans as needed over time.
Screenings and preventive care
GPs also handle preventive care, offering screenings and regular health check-ups.
With a GP’s involvement, early detection and prevention ensure better outcomes and the avoidance of complications.
routine screenings, health checks
Regular screenings can help catch potential problems early, allowing for timely intervention.
Referrals to specialists
If necessary, GPs refer patients to specialists for more focused care.
A GP ensures that patients get specialised treatment when it’s needed, without unnecessary delays.
Any conditions requiring a deeper investigation by specialists such as neurologists or urologists make sense here.
GPs at VisitHealth can quickly refer patients to the appropriate specialist, ensuring a seamless continuation of care.
Care for all ages
GPs can assess children just as effectively as they can assess adults, and they refer them to child-specific specialists when it’s needed.
There’s no need for separate appointments with a paediatrician: our GPs provide care for the entire family.
children’s health concerns, routine paediatric check-ups, family-wide screenings
At VisitHealth, a GP, or general practitioner, is your first point of contact for any health concerns. Think of the GP as a doctor who has a broad understanding of all medical areas and is trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions. If necessary, they can refer you to a specialist for further care.
GPs take a holistic approach to your health, examining all organs and systems, which means you can come to them with any health issue. Whether you’re visiting from abroad, new to the UK system, or a long-time resident, GPs are your gateway to healthcare. They are particularly important for patients facing new symptoms and for those who haven’t had a check-up in a while.
People see GPs for acute issues, such as sudden illness that doesn’t require hospitalisation, as well as for chronic conditions that need continuous monitoring. GPs can track your health over time, manage ongoing treatments, and help with regular screenings. Whether you're coming in for a sudden flare-up of a chronic condition or for routine health checks, a GP is the right place to start.
Our GPs see patients of all ages, from children to adults, which means there’s no need to book separate appointments with a paediatrician. Our in-house doctors can examine children just as thoroughly as they do adults. After an initial diagnosis, they can recommend further tests or treatments, and they can refer you to a specialist such as a paediatric neurologist or a urologist if it makes sense.