Patients at Mount Stuart Hospital

Mount Stuart Hospital is one of Devon’s leading private hospitals, part of Ramsay Health Care UK. Everything we do is focused on providing the very best health care to all in a clean and safe environment.

All of our consultants are specialists in their field and meet strict criteria to practice with us.  Our dedicated, professional and friendly nursing team make ensure that you are treated with dignity and respect.

We're proud of the cleanliness of our hospital and that we have had no reported incidents of MRSA at Mount Stuart Hospital for the past 6 years. The hospital is equipped with the latest medical facilities and maintains consistently high quality clinical standards including effective infection control measures.

Mount Stuart Hospital provides a range of services for both Private and NHS patients. If you have private health insurance, you will find that we are recognised by all major private health insurance companies. Using your private health insurance means you can choose your consultant and schedule your treatment at a time convenient to you. You also benefit from priority treatment, fast-tracked admission, an a la carte menu and a single room with en-suite.

Mount Stuart Hospital also supports the NHS by providing NHS services.  All NHS patients can choose where they get treated and you could be eligible for hospital treatment at Mount Stuart Hospital for many specialties, including; Orthopaedics (including Spinal), ENT, Urology, Gynaecology, Gastroenterology, General surgery and Cataract surgery. 

We believe everyone deserves the best medical treatment possible so whether you have private health insurance, decide to self-fund your treatment, or be referred as an NHS patient you can expect a fast access to high-quality treatment.

As a private patient you will have access to see a specialist consultant almost straight away with fast access to imaging and other tests performed on-site. In most cases, you will need is to be referred via your own GP. 

Our Private Patient Account Manager will ensure that your every need is catered for and will support you through every stage of your care from referral to discharge and can help with a range of things, from insurance claims, to transport and anything in between. 

Visiting times for NHS patients fall in line with other NHS hospitals, if you are unsure please contact the hospital and they will advise. Our private patients may have visitors at times to suit, however we do emphasise the need for rest and asking that visiting is kept to a minimum.