Wellington Hospital, London


The Wellington Hospital in St John's Wood, North London is the largest independent hospital in the United Kingdom, and part of HCA International hospital group. It offers cardiac services, neurosurgery, liver and HPB medicine, rehabilitation, gynaecology, orthopaedics, and other services. It comprises a South Building, a North Building and a Diagnostics and Outpatients Centre as well as the Platinum Medical Centre, which specialises in oncology.

History

Originally commissioned by British and Commonwealth Holdings, the Wellington Hospital was founded by Dr Arthur Levin who wanted to create a modern flagship private hospital. The South Building, which was designed by Fred Woodhead, opened in April 1974. The North Building, also designed by Fred Woodhead, opened in 1978. The Wellington Diagnostics and Outpatients Centre at Golders Green opened in 2007 and the Platinum Medical Centre, which includes an oncology centre with MRI and PET CT scanners, opened in May 2011.

Notable patients