Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham is a consultant-led private and NHS hospital at 22 Somerset Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2QD — the site formerly known as the Edgbaston Hospital. It treats orthopaedic, general surgery, endoscopy and imaging patients, with private surgery typically 4–6 weeks after the first consultation. If you hold UK private medical insurance, ask your insurer to authorise treatment there before booking. PremierPMI checks hospital eligibility on your policy at no cost.

The hospital at a glance

Surgery in 4–6 weeks after an initial private consultation, 29 single ensuite bedrooms, free parking for patients and visitors, open 24/7, and a Care Quality Commission rating of Good for Practice Plus Group. Figures published by Practice Plus Group; waiting times are indicative and depend on the consultant, the procedure and your clinical circumstances.

Treatments and specialties

Orthopaedics is the largest service — hip and knee replacement, hand and wrist, foot and ankle — alongside general surgery including hernia repair, endoscopy, diagnostic imaging (MRI, ultrasound and X-ray), private GP appointments and private physiotherapy. See our hip and joint replacement cover guide.

Using private medical insurance here

Get a GP or private GP referral, ask your insurer to pre-authorise the consultation at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham, confirm the hospital appears on your plan's hospital list (older insurer directories may still show "The Edgbaston Hospital"), then book with the hospital quoting the authorisation number. Check consultant-fee and outpatient limits first — our shortfall guide and claims helper explain where gaps appear.

Hospital contact details

22 Somerset Road, Birmingham B15 2QD. Private patients 0330 173 5551 or PrivatePatient@practiceplusgroup.com; NHS patients 0300 131 2778. Website: Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham.

PremierPMI is an independent private medical insurance broker and is not part of Practice Plus Group. We advise on the insurance that pays for treatment. See private health insurance in Birmingham, compare UK health insurers or all hospital partners. Call 020 4525 0884.