Orwell Cardiothoracic Private Patient Unit

The Orwell Private Cardiothoracic Unit is a leading private patient facility situated within the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre located within the grounds of Basildon University Hospital. The unit opened in May 2008 and currently has eight single rooms with ensuite facilities. The Orwell Private Cardiothoracic Unit is staffed with dedicated Ramsay Health Care staff and offers a high level of hotel services. This world-class cardiothoracic unit also has access to specialist services within the main hospital and outpatient consulting facilities, and is used by some of the best Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons in the country along with some of the top Consultant Cardiologists. All private patients have full access to the specialist theatres, cardiothoracic intensive care units and diagnostic facilities on site. This allows 'The Best of Both Worlds’ experience of private healthcare in an NHS facility providing the comfort of private care with the clinical backup of a large acute hospital. We aim to offer all the tests and outpatient consultations you require at a single location in as few appointments as possible, creating a 'One Stop' experience. Nursing records will be kept in hard copy and electronically and this can be made accessible for our patients, wherever they may choose in the future.