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Private hospital Aberdeen

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purplemachine · 15/04/2022 16:54

Does anyone have any experience of the Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen. I don't know anyone who's used them and am struggling to find any reviews.

Thanks

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wouldthisbeawkward · 16/04/2022 14:44

Several friends and relatives have had surgery (mainly minor stuff. eg cataracts, nose surgery) ... and I've cared for a handful of patients who's ops got complex and needed moved over to ARI .

If it's a relatively minor or simple thing I think they're brilliant, friend said they couldn't have been better with her .

Exactly the same consultants that work in ARI etc, only difference is they cant do big/complex stuff that would need HDU/ITU etc but if God forbid that ended being needed you're only minutes away anyway ...

Think the biggest difference is facilities, waiting time and not necessarily having to share a ward with lots of others - think its mainly ensuite singles (I think) - don't know what its like with covid but they used to be v relaxed about visiting too .

usedtohavebupa · 16/04/2022 20:59

I had surgery there back in January. Single ensuite room, felt very safe, lots of nurses on duty who kept checking up on me post-surgery. The surgeon I saw also works at ARI. Saw the consultant in December, had the op in January. NHS waiting list 2 years.
My DH has also had procedures there and I did physio there for frozen shoulder a few years ago.
Sometimes you might see a consultant there but the procedure will be at Spire Edinburgh.
Best wishes.

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purplemachine · 19/04/2022 11:10

Thank you. usedtohavebupa does this mean Spire is more well equipped for bigger operations? It is just a consultation I'm going for initially but potentially a hysterectomy.

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Dinosauratemydaffodils · 19/04/2022 13:31

My mum had day surgery at the Albyn on Sunday. She was really impressed. The sourdough toast was especially good apparently!

usedtohavebupa · 19/04/2022 19:40

@purplemachine

Thank you. usedtohavebupa does this mean Spire is more well equipped for bigger operations? It is just a consultation I'm going for initially but potentially a hysterectomy.

I think it was just the particular Consultant's preference and that particular cardio lab facility wasn't available at the Albyn. I think hysterectomy will be available there though.

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