Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
Private CQC: Outstanding
4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 8AF
ACES Cambridge Hospital
Private CQC: Good
39-41, Cambridge CB2 3NB
East Anglian Air Ambulance - Cambridge Base
Private CQC: Inspected but not rated
Terminal Building, Cambridge CB5 8RX
Optical Express - Cambridge Clinic
Private CQC: Inspected but not rated
39-41 Petty Cury, Cambridge CB2 3NB
SpaMedica Cambridge
Private
Carlyle House, Cambridge CB4 3DH
Royal Papworth Hospital,, Cambridge CB2 0AY
Specialist clinics in Cambridge at a glance
HealthWise lists 6 specialist clinics in Cambridge, across 3 postcode areas including CB2, CB4, CB5. All of them are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
CQC ratings
Of these, 1 rated Outstanding, 1 rated Good, and 4 have not yet been rated or did not need a rating. The most recent inspection among them was on 17 September 2022. Ratings come from the CQC and can change after each inspection, so check the clinic's current report before you book.
NHS and private
Where we know how a clinic is funded: 1 NHS, 5 private.
Where they are
- CB2: 4 clinics
- CB4: 1 clinic
- CB5: 1 clinic
Rated Good or Outstanding
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital: CQC Outstanding, Private
- ACES Cambridge Hospital: CQC Good, Private
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Specialist Medical guide. To see every clinic in Cambridge, browse the full Cambridge directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 6 specialist clinics in Cambridge, in postcode areas including CB2, CB4, CB5. All are registered with the CQC.
1 rated Outstanding, 1 rated Good, and 4 without a published rating. Ratings are set by the Care Quality Commission and can change after each inspection.
Yes. 1 listed clinic offers NHS care. Check each clinic's listing for how to access its NHS services.
Usually yes — a referral from a GP (NHS or private) is common and helps the consultant understand your history, though some clinics accept self-referral. If you have private medical insurance, check whether a referral and pre-authorisation are required.
Consultants should be on the GMC's specialist register for their field, which you can check on the General Medical Council website. The clinic or hospital should also be registered with and rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Yes. You might see a consultant privately for a faster assessment and then continue treatment on the NHS, or vice versa. Good clinics will share information with your GP, with your consent, so your care stays joined up.