Cleveland Clinic London International Patient Guide (2026): Costs, Specialties, How to Book

Cleveland Clinic London is a full member of the Cleveland Clinic global health system, whose Ohio campus has been ranked No. 1 for heart care in the United States for 30 consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report.

For international patients comparing private hospitals in London, Cleveland Clinic London combines independently verified outcomes with the strongest digital health infrastructure in UK private healthcare.

• 99.3% positive outcomes after open heart surgery, reported to NICOR 2024.
• First and only private hospital in the UK (out of 8) to achieve HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 accreditation.
• 46 open clinical studies. 1,000+ patients recruited to trials by the end of 2024. More than any other UK private hospital.

My 1Health is a global medical tourism company, partnered with Cleveland Clinic London to assist international patients at no additional cost.

We forward your reports to the hospital's specialist team, coordinate your written cost estimate, appointment, visa letter, travel, and accommodation, and follow up after you return home, completely free for the patient.

This guide covers what the hospital treats, 2026 published costs, an honest assessment of its limits, how international patient services work, and how to book.

Not sure where to start? Speak with an international patient support specialist now.

Is Cleveland Clinic London Part of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio?

Yes. Cleveland Clinic London is a full operational member of the Cleveland Clinic global health system.

Consultants are salaried employees, using the same clinical protocols, the same MyChart digital records platform, and the same physician model as Ohio and Abu Dhabi.

The Ohio campus holds the global rankings. Newsweek ranked it No. 3 hospital in the world in 2026, and No. 1 for heart care for 30 consecutive years.

Cleveland Clinic London's independently verified credentials are:

• HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7- first private hospital in the UK to achieve it (November 2024)
• Annual NICOR reporting- cardiac outcomes published and independently audited
• LaingBuisson Hospital of the Year 2023
• CQC registered and inspected

Two things it does not do: cardiac transplantation (referred to NHS transplant partners) and treatment of patients under 18 across most services. If either applies, that is worth knowing before travel.

What Does Cleveland Clinic London Treat? Specialties and What Patients Travel For

International patients from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nigeria, Kuwait, Qatar, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, the United States, and Libya, the largest corridors we coordinate, travel primarily for cardiac care, neurosciences, and digestive disease.

Orthopaedics, rehabilitation, and surgical oncology are the next tier.

1. Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Care

The strongest and most internationally recognised programme here.

Led by Prof Olaf Wendler (Cardiac Surgery) and Prof Bernard Prendergast (Cardiology), with 50+ specialist consultants across electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac MRI, vascular surgery, and sports cardiology.

Outcome data:

• First 300 open heart procedures: 99% in-hospital survival rate. 48% were combined cardiac procedures. 12% were second-time operations.
• 732 interventional procedures in the first two years: 100% survival rate, including 200+ transcatheter valve procedures.
• 400+ electrophysiology procedures in 2023: 100% survival rate.
• First UK private hospital to introduce pulsed field ablation (PFA) for arrhythmias. First to use ultra-low temperature cryoablation for ventricular tachycardia.

For GCC patients researching private cardiac surgery in London, this is the strongest programme available in UK private healthcare.

We have coordinated cases from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE specifically because of its valve repair complexity, robotic capability, and 24/7 critical care.

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2. Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation

• First private hospital in the UK to offer minimally invasive laser therapy for brain tumours and epilepsy.
• UK's first private deep brain stimulation (DBS) programme for Parkinson's disease, launched July 2026, led by Prof Erlick Pereira and Prof Francesca Morgante. 
  DBS involves implanting electrodes in the brain to reduce tremors and movement symptoms.
• 42-bed neurorehabilitation suite with 3 to 4 hours of intensive daily therapy. Lokomat robotic treadmill, FES (functional electrical stimulation), Andago and Erigo systems in use.

3. Digestive Disease and Surgery

• HPB surgery: liver resection, Whipple's procedure (an operation to remove the head of the pancreas and surrounding tissue), vascular resection for pancreatic cancer, and HIPEC (heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen after surgery) for peritoneal cancer spread.
• First hospital in England to offer robotic focal HIFU for prostate cancer, a targeted ultrasound treatment that destroys cancer tissue without surgery or radiation. 90% of patients needed no additional treatment at 30 months.
• Bariatric surgery from £8,511.

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4. Orthopaedics

• Developed the H1 implant, a ceramic hip resurfacing device with lower metal-related risk and a better fit for smaller frames, including women.
• ROSA robotic system for both hip and knee replacement. One of the very few UK private hospitals offering this for both joints.
• Total knee replacement from £16,250. Partial knee from £10,780. Anterior hip replacement with same-day or 48-hour discharge option.
• All orthopaedic trauma consultants hold positions at Level 1 NHS major trauma centres.

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5. Rehabilitation

• 42-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit for adults with neurological conditions: stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and amputee rehabilitation.
• Therapy delivered 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm weekends, high intensity, consultant-led.
• Supported by 24/7 on-call medical, ICU, and surgical teams. Complex or medically unstable patients can be admitted for rehabilitation alongside active clinical care.
• Multidisciplinary team: rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, neuropsychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and case managers.

6. Surgical Oncology

• 14 cancer types treated surgically, including ALPPS hepatectomy for central liver tumours and HIPEC for peritoneal cancer spread. Both are available at very few UK private programmes.
• 81,000 sq ft cancer centre at 40 Grosvenor Place under construction. Opening end of 2027, adding immunotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and radiotherapy on site.

Cleveland Clinic London Costs 2026: Self Pay Prices by Procedure

All prices are from the hospital's official self-pay list.

Each package includes pre-assessment, consultant fee, anaesthetist fee, accommodation for the stated nights, theatre fees, standard implants, meals, routine tests, and take-home medication up to £100.

Not included: post-discharge follow-up, non-standard implants, additional nights, companion costs. A written cost estimate is provided before any procedure is booked.

Cardiac procedures (2026)

Cardiac packages include ICU/HDU nights. Example: bypass = 3 ICU/HDU + 4 ward nights.

Orthopaedic procedures (2026)

Hip replacement costs provided after clinical review of imaging.

Bariatric and digestive procedures (2026)

Bariatric packages include pre op psychology triage, dietitian sessions, and a 30-day readmission guarantee.

Request a written cost estimate for your procedure before booking any travel.

Insurance and payment

International health insurance accepted:

Bupa, AXA PPP Healthcare, Aviva, Cigna, Aetna Global Benefits, Allianz Partners, International SOS, GeoBlue, GMMI, WPA, Healix, and AFSPA. Embassy-sponsored patients are accommodated. Self-pay instalment plans available via Chrysalis Finance.

Always confirm your specific policy is recognised before travelling.

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Cleveland Clinic London Reviews: Strengths and Honest Limits

Cleveland Clinic London is the right hospital for the right patient. This section gives you both sides.

What the evidence specifically supports

Cardiac outcomes are NICOR audited.

99.3% positive outcomes after open heart surgery. 100% survival rate across 732 interventional procedures in the first two years.

98% of patients free from major complications after arrhythmia procedures. Published figures, not internal reports.

Most UK private hospitals are not required to report to national registries, and many do not.

HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 means your records work across borders.

Your scans from Riyadh, your pre-travel virtual consultation, your discharge documents to your home doctor, all through a fully integrated digital system.

First private hospital in the UK to achieve this.

46 active clinical studies. 1,000+ trial patients by end of 2024.

Patients with complex diagnoses may access protocols not available anywhere else in UK private healthcare.

Where the limits sit

• No cardiac transplantation. Referred to NHS transplant partners. If this is your procedure, Cleveland Clinic London is not your destination.
• Surgical oncology is building. Medical oncology, radiotherapy, and systemic therapies are currently coordinated with The London Clinic, 4 miles away, not yet under one roof.
• No patients under 18 across most services.
• Premium pricing. Cleveland Clinic London sits at the top tier of UK private costs. For GCC embassy-sponsored or insured patients, this rarely changes the decision. For price-sensitive markets, the cost section numbers are worth reviewing carefully.

For self-pay patients from West Africa, scan review responses typically come within 48 hours of submission.

International Patient Services at Cleveland Clinic London and How to Book

What the Global Patient Services team does

The GPS team manages international patients from embassies, governments, health offices, and self-pay patients referred by their doctors.

It is the main point of contact for cases from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nigeria, Kuwait, Qatar, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, the United States, and Libya.

Each patient gets a dedicated case manager from first contact through discharge.

• Certified healthcare interpreters in Arabic, Italian, French, Cantonese, Spanish, and further languages on request
• Payment coordination: self-pay, international insurance verification, or embassy sponsorship
• Updates to embassies or insurers on medical progress
• Airport transfers from Heathrow (45 min by road), Gatwick (direct Gatwick Express to Victoria, 4-minute walk), or London City Airport
• Accommodation booking near the hospital for patients and companions
• Virtual consultation before travel: speak with your consultant from home before committing
• Post-discharge coordination: medication, equipment, home doctor documentation, remote follow-up

International Insurances accepted at Cleveland Clinic London

Verified from the hospital's official payments page. Always confirm your specific policy before travelling.

• Bupa
• AXA PPP Healthcare
• Aviva Health UK
• Vitality
• WPA
• CIGNA European Services (UK)
• Healix
• Aetna Global Benefits (UK)
• Allianz Partners SAS
• International SOS (UK)
• GeoBlue
• GMMI Inc
• AFSPA

How to book through My 1Health: 6 steps

Step 1: Share your diagnosis, scans, and clinical history via a secure WhatsApp link. Reports go directly to Cleveland Clinic London's relevant specialist team.

Step 2: The hospital's multidisciplinary specialist board reviews your reports. My 1Health does not review medical reports; the hospital's clinical team does.

Step 3: The hospital returns a tailored treatment plan and detailed cost estimate. We send this to you within 24 to 48 hours.

Step 4: We confirm your appointment, coordinate your visa invitation letter, travel itinerary, and accommodation.

Step 5: Our team is with you on the ground. Language, logistics, and schedule changes are handled.

Step 6: After you return home, we coordinate remote follow-up and ensure your home doctor has full discharge documentation.

This service costs the patient nothing. The hospital covers My 1Health's coordination fee. You pay exactly what you would pay going directly to Cleveland Clinic London.

For GCC patients comparing cardiac care in London against European options, see our guide to heart surgery hospitals in Europe.

Cleveland Clinic London vs Other Countries: Is the Cost Justified?

The honest answer depends on the procedure and the patient. Here is the direct comparison.

Cardiac surgery cost comparison (2026)

Three situations where Cleveland Clinic London specifically makes sense:

• GCC patients with government or embassy sponsorship
• Where cost is not an issue, quality is the main aim and English language care with published outcomes is the priority.
• Patients with complex conditions (combined valve and aortic disease, second time operations, complex arrhythmias): the 12% second time operation rate in published cardiac data shows this team takes cases others decline.
• For patients covered by Bupa, AXA, Cigna, or another insurer on the accepted list, the cost differential against India or Turkey becomes irrelevant.

For UK patients comparing NHS waiting times against private options, see our guide to hip replacement surgery in the UK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Submit your reports and get a personalised response from the Cleveland Clinic London specialist team within 48 hours.