Devon Air Ambulance Head Office
Private CQC: Outstanding
Unit 5, Exeter EX4 8NS
Mardon Neuro-rehabilitation Centre
NHS CQC: Good
Mardon House, Exeter EX2 4UD
Hospital Lane, Exeter EX1 3RB
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital
Private
Wonford Road, Exeter EX2 4UG
Optical Express - Exeter Clinic
Private CQC: Inspected but not rated
1st Floor Brittany House, Exeter EX4 4EP
ACES Exeter Hospital
Private
First Floor, Brittany House, Exeter EX4 4EP
Devon Hand Clinic
Private
4 Northleigh House, Exeter EX2 8HF
Gladstone Road, Exeter EX1 2ED
SpaMedica Exeter
Private
Lancaster House, Exeter International Office Park, Exeter EX5 2HL
Moor Lane, Exeter EX2 7JG
Louise Stickland
Private CQC: Requires improvement
24 Smith Field Road, Exeter EX2 8YD
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
NHS CQC: Requires improvement
Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW
Specialist clinics in Exeter at a glance
HealthWise lists 12 specialist clinics in Exeter, across 4 postcode areas including EX2, EX4, EX1, EX5. All of them are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
CQC ratings
Of these, 1 rated Outstanding, 1 rated Good, 2 rated Requires improvement, and 8 have not yet been rated or did not need a rating. The most recent inspection among them was on 15 February 2023. 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: 5 NHS, 7 private.
Where they are
- EX2: 6 clinics
- EX4: 3 clinics
- EX1: 2 clinics
- EX5: 1 clinic
Rated Good or Outstanding
- Devon Air Ambulance Head Office: CQC Outstanding, Private
- Mardon Neuro-rehabilitation Centre: CQC Good, NHS
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Specialist Medical guide. To see every clinic in Exeter, browse the full Exeter directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 12 specialist clinics in Exeter, in postcode areas including EX2, EX4, EX1. All are registered with the CQC.
1 rated Outstanding, 1 rated Good, 2 rated Requires improvement, and 8 without a published rating. Ratings are set by the Care Quality Commission and can change after each inspection.
Yes. 5 listed clinics offer 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.