Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham
Providing private healthcare for patients in the West Midlands and further afield.
Address
22 Somerset Road, Birmingham B15 2QQ, UK
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Opening Hours
We are open 24/7.
High-quality treatment at our Birmingham hospital
At our Birmingham hospital – formerly the Edgbaston Hospital – we aim to create an exceptional experience for all private and NHS patients, with a dedication to delivering the highest standards of quality and safety. We will treat you quickly and support you in recovery, helping you to feel better, faster.
Whether you visit us as a day patient or need a slightly longer period of treatment, you’ll be given the best care and the undivided attention of our experienced and professional team.
At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham, any patient in need of our services is welcome. This is regardless of location or existing health condition, as long as it’s safe for us to treat you.
Private and NHS patients welcome
Whether you’re accessing your healthcare privately or via the NHS, you can rest assured you’ll receive high-quality healthcare.
Our specialties
From hip and knee replacements to hernia repair surgery, at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham, we’re proud to offer a wide range of treatments and specialties.
Why choose Practice Plus Group in Birmingham?
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham is delighted to offer short waiting times to our private patients. Forget long waiting lists, you’ll be able to have your surgery just 4-6 weeks after your initial consultation.
If you’re an NHS patient, you’ll need to check the current waiting times.
Facilities and equipment
At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham, we are committed to providing high quality care to all our patients. To achieve this goal, our consultants enjoy the best of cutting-edge technology and surgical equipment.
Consultation
As you may expect, our pre-assessment department plays a crucial role in preparing patients for their procedures. Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham features 11 separate consulting rooms. During a surgery consultation, one of our healthcare professionals will conduct thorough assessments. This is to ensure all necessary evaluations are completed prior to a patient’s treatment in order to minimize and mitigate any risks.
Endoscopy
As of January 2025, our Endoscopy service will be available to NHS and private patients. The Endoscopy suite will include the following state-of-the-art equipment:
- Olympus Evis Endoscopy stack system
- wireless Evis scope guide
- Evis series gastroscopes and colonoscopes
- 190 Exera paediatric scopes.
Outpatients
Our outpatient facilities feature a range of different services such as consultations and the ability to carry out diagnostic tests.
Ophthalmology
Our brand new ophthalmology department includes:
- a digital C901 vision chart
- Auto ref and Keratometer
- mediwork slit lamp microscope IOL master 700
- mydriatic Fundus camera.
5000
treatments carried out a month
Good
Care Quality Commission rating – Practice Plus Group
100%
clean record for hospital acquired infections
99%
of patients recommend Practice Plus Group
Treatments available in Birmingham
We deliver a comprehensive range of orthopaedic care services, general surgeries and eye treatments. We offer short waiting times and excellent clinical outcomes, to help you get back to feeling fit and well again sooner.
Some of our most popular treatments include knee replacement in Birmingham, hip replacement in Birmingham, cataract surgery in Birmingham and carpal tunnel surgery in Birmingham.
Take a look at the list below to see exactly what treatments we offer:
Diagnostic imaging
We offer fast access to state of the art medical diagnostic imaging services such as MRI, ultrasound and x-ray. Discover our affordable treatments.
Endoscopy
Stay on top of your health with an endoscopy. Learn about the procedure, costs and high quality care options available at Practice Plus Group.
Eye treatments
Discover the different types of eye surgery and treatments available for a wide variety of eye conditions, from cataracts to glaucoma.
Foot and ankle surgery
Discover surgery for feet and ankles at Practice Plus Group. Get fast access to quality treatment with excellent care and self-pay options.
General surgery
From hernia repair to skin lesions – get fast access to high quality general surgery and treatment via self-pay, insured and NHS routes.
Hand and wrist surgery
Explore fast access treatment options for common conditions of the hands and wrists. Quality private, insured and NHS hand and wrist surgery available.
Hip surgery
Explore low cost, fast access to private hip surgery and treatments – 0% finance option available. We offer high quality hip replacements, revisions, injections and more.
Knee surgery
From replacements to arthroscopy – explore private knee surgery and treatment options at our high-quality centres for fast access to better knee health.
Consultants in Birmingham
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Orthopaedics
Practices at:
- Birmingham
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Kamran Shahid
Orthopaedics
Practices at:
- Shepton Mallet
- Birmingham
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Orthopaedics
Practices at:
- Birmingham
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Kenan Dehne
Orthopaedics
Practices at:
- Birmingham
- Emersons Green
Ways to pay
Wellsoon 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.
Wellsoon 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.
Wellsoon finance options
Flexible finance at your fingertips.
We offer 0% over 12 months or longer term options from 24-60 months at 14.9% APR. Through Chrysalis Finance, we offer approved patients a range of funding options to pay for one-off private treatments.
Wellsoon is the new service from Practice Plus Group that provides a range of treatments for patients paying for themselves or paying by private medical insurance. With no hidden costs, you’ll pay less than you might think and be back to your best sooner than you thought.
- £95 consultation within 1 to 2 weeks* – includes x-ray, bloods and swabs
- Surgery in just 4 to 6 weeks*
- Experts in hips, knees, eyes, hernias and more
- Pay for yourself or via health insurance
- 0% finance options available
Patient testimonials
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Hip replacement patient video testimonial from Val Stones from The Great British Bake Off.
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Knee replacement patient video testimonial from Jennie Peace.
Getting here
The directions below will help you find us.
By car
We are located three miles from Birmingham city centre, close to junction 3 of the M5 motorway. If you’re coming from that direction, follow the Ridgeacre Road. After a few minutes, this will become Court Oak Road. Take the second exit at the roundabout onto Lordswood Road. Take the first exit at the roundabout and then turn right onto Harborne Park Road. Follow this road for around 300 metres before turning left onto St Marys Road. Take the third exit at the roundabout onto Barlows Road and then the second exit at the next roundabout onto Somerset Road. Practice Plus Group Hospital is approximately 300 metres along Somerset Road on the right-hand side.
Those travelling by car on the M6 will need to take the Aston Expressway at junction 6. Follow the Aston Expressway (A38) through the centre of Birmingham. Use the second from the right lane to head onto Bristol Street and continue on Wellington Road. Turn left at the T-junction for Edgbaston Park Road and then right onto Somerset Road. We’re on the left-hand side after about 300 metres.
By train
Head for Birmingham New Street Station which is a 10 minute taxi ride away.
By bus
From New Street Station, take the X21 or X22 Platinum bus to Vale Village. From there, the hospital is half a mile along Somerset Road.
Meet the management team in Birmingham
Samantha Doubleday
Hospital Director
Leanne Eardley
Head of Clinical Services
Dhushy Surendra Kumar
Medical Director
Karen Reid
Operations Manager
Paul Byrne
Mobilisation Business Manager
Tony Jamieson
Senior Finance Manager
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham FAQs
The short answer to this question is: many. As England’s second city, Birmingham is host to a range of healthcare services, all capable of delivering quality care. Read more about private hospitals in Birmingham.
The main NHS hospitals in Birmingham are:
– Birmingham City Hospital
– Queen Elizabeth Hospital
– Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
From September 2024, Practice Plus Group will be opening a new hospital in the Edgbaston area called Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham.
Birmingham is big. Not London-big, but still big enough to house around 1.2 million people. So, it makes sense for the UK’s second city to feature a range of private hospitals:
– BMI The Priory Hospital
– Spire Parkway Hospital
– Edgbaston Hospital (Now Practice Plus Group, Birmingham)
– Birmingham Private Hospital
– Spire Little Aston Hospital
– Westbourne Centre.
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham is located at 22 Somerset Road, Birmingham, B15 2QD.
Initially, the waiting time at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham will be a matter of days. As we get busier, these will naturally grow. However, even when we’re at capacity, our private patients will usually face waiting times between 4-6 weeks after their initial consultation with a surgeon in Birmingham.
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham specialises in Orthopaedic surgery, Ophthalmology, Diagnostics and Endoscopy services, but other specialities are available.
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham has ample free parking for patients and visitors, with designated disabled parking available close to the entrance.
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham has 29 individual bedrooms. All bedrooms have ensuite facilities.
Yes, we have free Wi-fi access for patients and visitors.
There are two ways to pay for your treatment at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham:
– Self-pay private healthcare – this can be done in a one-off lump sum payment or via a finance plan
– Private health insurance – if you already have an existing policy.
