"A Private GP who is a credit to the NHS"

I write in praise of the private GP service offered by Renacres Hospital.

I am 69 and not on prescription medication, I’ve not visited a NHS GP since covid. I decided at covid time to have my own yearly private blood tests done including Hba1c and keep my own record of the comprehensive results. Incidentally Medichecks graph results are excellent at highlighting a trend.

A recent NHS bowel screen had revealed there was some of the red stuff present so instead of automatically opting for the NHS options I decided I would get a private GP opinion first.

Indeed the advice from the Renacres Private GP was to opt for a colonoscopy as this is an accurate method of assessing if the colon is causing issues that need fast track treatment.

After a helpful and useful discussion with the GP about the options I decided to opt for a Private CT virtual colonoscopy, from my point of view this gave more feedback on other organs than the physical endoscope colon option, which is still an option available and may well happen after a consultation with a private gastroenterologist following the results of my CT scan.

A consultation with a NHS consultant is also available if required as was a NHS virtual CT scan.

So, what's the reason for using Renacres private healthcare? Well for me the evidence is clear, the speed of action and the detailed written reports are invaluable. I’ve spent more repairing my car over the last year than I’ve spent on private healthcare so for me cost is a matter of perspective.

This private GP is a diligent hard-working GP with a pleasant understanding and facilitating approach to patient care, the consultation reports are very useful to aid understanding and to keep as a record of decisions. The CT scan written report is also very useful at commenting on other than the full colon.

Will I use Renacres private healthcare again? Of course, I wish Ramsey Health had more private GP’s available but I don’t mind travelling nearly an hour to get first class advice.

I would advise on at least a 30 minute initial and follow up appointments, anything less is in my view not long enough to discuss the issue of concern and this private GP is proficient at keeping the consultation focused and not deviating from the issue of concern.

Fortunately Ramsey Healthcare have quite a few hospitals with the closest one ten minutes from where I live so I will see a private gastroenterologist at this location.

Thank you the Renacres Private GP and Radiology staff for your help, In fact I find all Renacres staff helpful and polite.

June 2025