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Introduction

As a private healthcare provider this hospital’s page is different from those of NHS hospitals featured on this site. The patient population of private hospitals is subtly different from NHS units and this makes direct comparison of outcomes more complex. This hospital’s mortality rate is displayed with the two other private hospitals that contribute to the National Adult Cardiac Surgery Audit. Surgeons who operate in this hospitals are not listed on this page and their details can be found on the hospital’s own website below.

About the unit

With several leading cardiac surgeons and a highly skilled support team, the Wellington hospital has been running one of the largest cardiac surgical programmes in Europe for the last 30 years. The hospital offers three dedicated theatres, 9 intensive care and 14 Cardiac Surgical / High dependency beds.

Services provided

Adult Cardiac Surgery Thoracic Surgery

Rehabilitation and follow up

Consultant follow-up is generally 6 weeks post procedure with the appropriate surgeon, followed by referral back to the GP as required and appropriate. Cardiac rehabilitation is provided locally for catchment patients or appropriate contact is made with the patient's local hospital's cardiac rehabilitation team to ensure continuity of care.

Access

The hospital is 5 minutes walk from St. John's Wood London Underground station and is on 5 bus routes. Two NCP car parks are nearby. Wheelchair access is available.

Visiting hours

0800 - 2200 hours

Contact

Tel: O207 483 5148

Unit Website: https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/facilities/the-wellington-hospital/centres-and-teams/the-wellington-hospital-cardiac-unit