Circle Health Group Reviews 

2,945
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 1,838 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the efficiency of the service, noting quick appointments and minimal waiting times. Many people praise the staff for their friendly, professional, and attentive approach, making them feel at ease and well-cared for. Reviewers consistently commend the excellent care provided by consultants and the overall high standard of service, often appreciating clear explanations and a reassuring manner. However, some customers also noted occasional issues. A few people reported that some staff members were rude or made them feel like an inconvenience. Additionally, some reviewers experienced consultants who were late, used medical jargon without clear explanations, or did not listen attentively. There were also mentions of delays in receiving important follow-up information or callbacks.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was seen very quickly as soon as I arrived. The receptionist was friendly, polite, checked me for the appointment, she printed out and gave me a form for X-Ray. The X-Ray waiting time was for 10... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company provided a very good all round performance at Staff and Consultant Level. My wife and I were put at ease by friendly and professional way we were treated by the Staff. The Consultant Dr Ca... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After struggling to get some health matters addressed by NHS I went self pay via private healthcare. Mr Payne is a wonderful consultant. I am so grateful for his care. I am due to undergo surgery... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience so far, I need further test and procedures possibly. GI CLINIC DR Suzuki a very professional doctors made be feel at ease. Listening to everything I had to say and taking notes of... See more


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Circle Health Group offers the UK's largest national network of private hospitals. It also offers innovative neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation services and pathway management services, and runs clinics in China. Founded in 2004, Circle has always invested in the patient experience, combining clinical excellence with peaceful surroundings where patients are treated as individuals. The group has grown through building new, high-spec hospitals, the acquisitions of Nations Healthcare and BMI Healthcare, and joint ventures. We are proud of our patient care and work hard to make each patient's time with us as pleasant as possible.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Phone them & it’s three weeks to speak with someone then more time to get actual help

Phone them up and you can have a virtual appointment over the phone in three weeks. Then more time before you can get some help. ITS A JOKE.
When you need help you need to at least speak with some on the day.
This is not service. NHS if your going to farm your work out you need to place the contract with someone better than your usual service not some company as slow as you are?

22 July 2026
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Reply from Circle Health Group

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it can be when you are seeking support and feel that the process is taking longer than expected.

We appreciate that timely access to care is important. Your feedback is important to us and helps us to improve our service. Please email us on HereToHelp@circlehealthgroup.co.uk with your full name, dob, postcode and name of the hospital you have visited. Once received we'll be able to investigate and support you with this.
Kind regards,
Federica

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I didn’t receive particularly ‘good…

I didn’t receive particularly ‘good service’.
I didn’t feel that the consultant understood my symptoms.
I got the impression he was making assumptions about what he thought my problems are. Not clinically driven.
The invoicing was a fiasco.
Pay the consultant for some elements and then circle health for others. Without clarity.
I would have appreciated more feedback post MRI.

23 April 2026
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Reply from Circle Health Group

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and that you felt your concerns were not fully understood during your consultation.

We understand how important clear communication is throughout the patient journey, including discussions around symptoms, diagnostic results, and billing arrangements. We are also sorry to hear about the confusion you experienced regarding invoicing and the lack of feedback following your MRI.

Your feedback is important to us and helps us to improve our service. We would like to look into this, to better understand what happened. Please email us on HereToHelp@circlehealthgroup.co.uk with your full name, dob, postcode and name of the hospital you have visited. Once received we'll be able to investigate and support you with this.
Kind regards,
Federica

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unacceptable waiting time…

Terrible waiting time tonight at Albyn Hospital Aberdeen. Appointment at 5pm but no mammogram until 7.30pm. When faced with a possible cancer diagnosis and a hefty bill this is in acceptable. Mammogram machine was not accessible as they were using the room for storage. Disgraceful. Not the staff/consultants fault. Poorly managed hosiptal by Circle Health. Pity we do not have an alternative private hospital in Aberdeen. Maybe that’s why standards are bad.

21 July 2026
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Reply from Circle Health Group

Hello Tracy,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about the delays you experienced during your visit and understand how distressing this must have been, particularly when attending for investigations relating to a possible cancer diagnosis.

We appreciate your comments regarding the waiting time and the environment in the mammography department. While we are pleased to hear that you felt our staff and consultants were not at fault, we recognise the frustration caused by the overall experience.

Your feedback is important to us and helps us to improve our service. To do so we'd like to look into this, to better understand what happened. Please email us on HereToHelp@circlehealthgroup.co.uk with your full name, dob, postcode mentioning you have visited the Albyn Hospital. Once received we'll be able to investigate and support you with this.
Kind regards,
Federica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly professional staff

Friendly professional staff, I was made to feel relaxed and comftable from stepping into the Hospital to the moment of leaving. The whole experiance was so caring, professional and I couldnt have been beter looked after.

17 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Like Visiting Another Planet

My clinical experience at the Priory Hospital was exceptional; the consultant was exemplary, and the frontline staff consistently demonstrated professionalism, politeness, and dedication. However, the administrative and billing systems fell severely short of these clinical standards. After self-paying upon receipt of my initial invoice, I was repeatedly sent duplicate payment demands. Despite bringing this to the management's attention, I received no formal apology; instead, I was offered a convoluted and evasive explanation. For vulnerable or recovering patients, such administrative negligence and duplicate billing practices can easily induce unnecessary anxiety and lead to accidental double-payments. Because of this profound disconnect between clinical excellence and administrative integrity, I have decided to entrust my future care to Nuffield Health.

CircleHealth replied offering to look into this: a standard reply failing to comprehend the nature of their failure. It had already been looked into: I was given a lame, hoodwinking excuse without apology. The correct response would have been to demonstrate that this is not standard practice & that workflow has been changed to be sure it would not happen again. I will never use their services again.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Circle Health Group

Hello Ram,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found your clinical experience to be exceptional and that the consultant and frontline staff provided professional and dedicated care.

We are sorry to learn of the frustration caused by the administrative and billing issues you experienced. We understand how concerning it can be to receive duplicate payment requests after an invoice has already been settled, and we appreciate the impact this may have had on your experience. I would like to look into this, to better understand what happened. Please email us on HereToHelp@circlehealthgroup.co.uk with your full name, dob, postcode, mentioning your visit to The Priory Hospital. I will then contact the local team and ask them to investigate this for you.
Kind regards,
Federica

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Left feeling confused

I attended the hospital to see a consultant I had personally researched and sought out specifically relating to my health issue believing I would be given a fair assessment of the presenting symptoms, an explanation if anything could be done, what tests might be recommended and possible solutions or potential diagnosis. Instead I felt my physical symptoms were mostly reduced to psychological issues which felt incredibly minimising. I was left in tears after the appointment due to the confusion of being rushed out the consultation with a prescription and tests but no explanation what for, how to take or when to start the medication regime and without any understanding of how it may help or what to expect starting a new drug. Had it not been for the kind and caring staff on reception I would have gone home feeling defeated, confused and upset but I do want to acknowledge how professionally and compassionately the two ladies on reception dealt with me getting upset and helped me feel seen and maintain my dignity in front of a waiting room full of people. I am still upset and have had no success getting answers from the secretary soon to be 6 days later so I still have not been able to start my medication and still wait for answers.

15 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Circle Health Group

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and that you were left feeling confused and upset following your consultation. I would like to look into this, to better understand what happened.
Please email us on HereToHelp@circlehealthgroup.co.uk with your full name, dob, postcode and name of the hospital you have visited.
I will then contact the local team and ask them to investigate this for you.
Kind regards,
Federica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good location

Good location. Very friendly team. Quick appointment. Thorough examination and explanation of next steps.

16 July 2026
Unprompted review

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