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Private hip replacement in Bristol – a patient guide
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Hip surgery in Bristol at a glance
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Hip surgery in Bristol – Our dedicated article aims to help answer any questions you may have about what’s to come for your hip surgery in Bristol.
- Waiting times: typically under 4 weeks*
- Cost: £13,199
- Ways to pay: self-pay, insured, payment plans
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Hip surgery in Bristol
If you need a hip replacement in Bristol, you’ve likely got your hands full researching what to expect from the procedure and which hospitals in the area are the best. Bristol itself is home to a range of different healthcare providers, all capable of carrying out your hip surgery.
Our dedicated article aims to help answer any questions you may have about what’s to come.
Where is the best private hospital for hip replacement in Bristol?
This is a tricky question to answer without sounding biased, but we’ll do our best! Bristol can offer a lot of healthcare providers, all capable of carrying out hip replacement surgery. The question is: which is the best one for you?
When choosing a hospital, you should consider the following:
- the location
- its accessibility
- the cost.
First, let’s deal with the location point. The map highlights all the hospitals in the Bristol area. It should give you an idea of which one is going to best serve you from a location perspective. The purple pin indicates the location of Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green.
Next let’s look at hospital accessibility. At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green, we are easily accessible from the east and north via the M4.
The M3, M3X, Y1, and 49 buses also stop at the Willy Wicket pub or Emerald Park. Both are within a 10 minute walk of the hospital.
If you’re travelling from Wales, you may be eligible for our transport help service. Please call 0330 053 6441 for more details.
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How to get started
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Get referred – Ask your GP to refer you to us.
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Confirm cover – Contact your insurer to check your cover.
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Get authorisation – Ask your insurer for a code.
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Get booked in – Contact us to book your consultation.
Hip replacement costs in Bristol
At Practice Plus Group, we pride ourselves on offering all our self-pay and insured patients transparent and honest pricing. With us, there are no hidden costs, catches, or charges. Take a look at the table below to see how we stack up against other local private healthcare providers:
Private healthcare provider | Consultation fee | Price of hip replacement surgery | Total cost |
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Practice Plus Group | £95 | £13,199 | £13,294 |
Nuffield Health | from £150 | £14,920 | from £15,070 |
Spire Health | unknown | £14,750 | from £14,750 |
What’s included?
At Practice Plus Group, the price you see is the price you pay. For hip replacement surgery at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green, this comes to £13,199. Your treatment package includes any tests you might need during the initial consultation to diagnose your condition. It will also cover any post-op medication (if necessary) and physiotherapy to get you back on your feet. If you need to stay with us overnight don’t worry – these costs are already covered too!
Hip surgery patient testimonial
“You just feel like you’re in the best possible hands”
“You just feel like you’re in the best possible hands”
“Through my insurers I was referred to Practice Plus Group. You just feel like you’re in the best possible hands at every moment.”
Sue Bateman
Private medical insurance hip replacement patient
Hip replacement waiting times in Bristol
If you’re planning to have hip surgery in Bristol on the NHS, the current waiting time is around six months from your initial appointment.
At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green, the waiting time for hip replacement surgery is just four-to-six weeks from your initial consultation.
Finding the best hip surgeons in Bristol
There’s no shortage of hip consultants in Bristol. But how to choose the best hip surgeon for you? Thanks to our wide network of first-class healthcare professionals, you won’t be looking for long.
To help you narrow down your search, you can use our dedicated consultants page to filter by treatment, location, and language to browse our Bristol-based consultant orthopaedic surgeons.
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Practices at:
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Firas Arnaout
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Practices at:
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Hemanth Venkatesh
Orthopaedics
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Nawar Abdulsattar
Orthopaedics
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Orthopaedics
Practices at:
- Emersons Green
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Zsolt Hegedus
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Suffering from hip pain?
If you’re experiencing hip pain, try our FREE interactive hip surgery suitability quiz. Takes just 2 minutes and assesses your pain level, mobility, and lifestyle to see if you’re a good candidate for hip replacement surgery.
There’s no pressure and no obligation – just clear, straightforward guidance on your next steps.
Surgeon Q&A
What to expect at Emersons Green, Bristol
We pride ourselves on transparency, so in the name of ensuring there are no surprises, the information below details what you can expect from treatment at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green, Bristol.
Preparing for your Bristol hip replacement surgery
At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green, hip replacement surgery is more than an operation. With us, it’s a journey – one we’re here to guide on every step of the way. From receiving your treatment plan to making travel arrangements for the big day, to what you should wear, our preparing for surgery guide will give you all the information you need.
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Why choose Practice Plus Group for your hip surgery?
When all of the adverts and artwork are put aside, our main objective remains clear: we put our patients at the heart of everything we do. From our commitment to honest and transparent pricing to our top-quality healthcare professionals, providing you with the very best healthcare experience possible is our number one priority.
Facilities
We have 10 hospitals and surgical centres around the UK. Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green (previously known as Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre) boasts a 100% clean record for hospital acquired infections. We’re rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and are open 6am-9pm Monday-Friday and 6am-6pm Saturdays.
Success rate
In March 2024, 97.6% of 968 Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green patients surveyed rated their service as “Good”. By April 2024, this figure came in at 95.8% of 987 patients.
Care
Our commitment to quality healthcare means we strive to ensure all our patients receive the best healthcare experience possible. But don’t just take our word for it! Take a look at the words of some of our Emersons Green hip replacement patients below.
“I was very happy with my treatment at Emerson Green. The staff were very helpful and friendly and my pain levels were controlled very well.”
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green hip replacement patient
How to book your hip replacement in Bristol
Want to get a grip on pain in your hip? If you think surgery is the answer, please give our Private Patient Care team a call today on 0330 818 8945.
Alternatively, fill out our quick and simple online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Considering going private?
Choose us for trusted private healthcare.
At Practice Plus Group we provide a range of treatments for patients paying for themselves or paying by private medical insurance. With fast access and no hidden costs, you’ll pay less than you might think and be back to your best sooner than you thought.
- Consultation within 1 to 2 weeks* – includes X-ray, bloods and swabs
- Fast access to surgery
- Experts in hips, knees, eyes, hernias and more
- Pay for yourself or via your private medical insurance
- 0% pay monthly options available
Ways to pay
Self-pay patients
Affordable options for funding your own treatment.
With our option of paying for yourself you’ll get high quality, consultant-delivered care without the unnecessary extras. It’s excellent value for money, with no compromise on clinical outcomes.
Insured patients
Hassle free treatment for patients with private medical insurance.
Whether you have your own private health insurance or are covered through your employer, receive expert hospital treatment at Practice Plus Group.
Payment plans
Spread the cost of your treatment with our flexible self-pay payment plans. With 0% interest finance available on eligible procedures, you can access the care you need without paying the full cost upfront.
Treatment and prices
NHS patients
Acknowledgements and clinical review
This page has been medically reviewed and approved by Mr Nawar Abdulsattar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Practice Plus Group Hospital. He is a GMC-registered consultant surgeon (GMC: 7811881), with over 21 years of clinical experience and holds MBChB, FRCS (Eng) and FRCS (Stockholm) qualifications. He is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery with a focus on hip and knee conditions and sports injuries, providing evidence-based treatment to help patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to activity. He has a strong academic and research background, including involvement in research into developmental hip dysplasia and completion of PhD-level studies at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on ankle fracture epidemiology, treatment methods, and clinical outcomes.
All content on this page is produced by the Practice Plus Group digital content team and clinically reviewed by consultant specialists to ensure accuracy, patient safety, and alignment with current UK clinical best practice. Content is approved under Practice Plus Group’s clinical governance framework.
Nawar Abdulsattar General Medical Council number: 7811881
This page is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in clinical evidence, surgical practice, and patient safety standards. The last clinical review was completed on 9/6/2026, with the next review scheduled for 9/06/2027.
James Wood, Content Specialist
This article was co-written by Content Specialist James Wood. James has been writing content for Practice Plus Group since 2022 and has more than a decade of experience as a copywriter across a wide range of sectors. He works closely with medical professionals and subject matter experts to develop clear, accurate and accessible content, with a focus on making healthcare information easy to understand and relevant to patients.
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