Private GP Costs: What to Expect, What You Get, and Why It Is Worth It
One of the first questions people ask when considering private healthcare is a simple one: how much is a private GP appointment going to cost me? It is a fair and important question, and one that too many private practices answer vaguely or not at all.
At OneMedicine in Edgbaston, Birmingham, we believe in being completely transparent about our fees. No hidden charges, no surprises when you leave, and no pressure to add services you do not need. Led by Dr Ibrar Ahmed — MBChB, MRCP, MRCGP, PhD, Dip. Cardiology — with over 20 years of clinical experience and a specialist interest in heart health, our practice offers the kind of thorough, personalised medicine that is increasingly hard to access through the NHS, at prices that are clearly set out before you book.
This guide covers everything you need to know about private GP costs in 2025: what drives the price, what our current fees are across the full range of our services, what you actually get for your money, and how to choose the right type of appointment for your needs.
Why Do People Choose Private GP Care?
Before getting to the numbers, it is worth understanding what people are actually paying for when they choose a private GP appointment — because private GP cost is not just about the consultation itself.
- Same-day access: At OneMedicine, we are open seven days a week with same-day appointments available. For many patients, the ability to be seen today rather than in three weeks is the primary reason they go private.
- Time: A standard NHS appointment is typically ten minutes. A private GP appointment at OneMedicine gives you the time to describe your symptoms fully, ask your questions, and leave with a clear understanding of what is happening and what to do about it.
- Continuity: Private care allows you to see the same doctor consistently — a physician who knows your history, your preferences and your concerns.
- Specialist expertise: Dr Ibrar Ahmed holds postgraduate memberships in both general practice (MRCGP) and medicine (MRCP), a PhD, and a Diploma in Cardiology. This is a level of specialist depth that is unusual even in private practice, and it means that conditions involving the heart, complex chronic conditions and investigations that would typically require a hospital referral can often be assessed and managed in a single appointment.
- Direct access to diagnostics: Blood tests, ECGs, heart monitors and other investigations can be arranged at the same practice, often with results returned within 24 hours.
How Much Is a Private GP Appointment at OneMedicine?
Here is a clear breakdown of our current fees. Please note that prices are reviewed periodically and the most up-to-date figures are always available on our fees page.
GP Consultations
Appointment Type | Price |
In-clinic GP appointment (face-to-face) | £60 |
Telephone / video GP appointment | £45 |
Urgent late GP appointment (19:00–23:00, same day) | £275 |
A face-to-face private GP appointment at £60 is the starting point for most patients. This is a full consultation with Dr Ahmed, giving you the time to go through your concerns thoroughly. For straightforward follow-up consultations, prescription queries, or situations where you simply cannot get to the clinic, an online or telephone appointment at £45 offers the same clinical expertise without the travel.
The urgent late appointment fee reflects the significant operational cost of providing same-day, out-of-hours GP cover. If you need to speak to a GP urgently in the evening, this service is available.
Home Visits
Service | Price |
Home visit (day, 09:00–17:00) | £350 |
Home visit (evening, 17:00–23:00) | £400 |
Home visits are available for patients who are unable to travel to the clinic. These are particularly valuable for elderly patients, those with limited mobility, or anyone recovering from illness or surgery who needs medical assessment at home.
Additional Services and Fees
Beyond the core GP consultation, private GP costs at OneMedicine include a wide range of clinical services that would typically require separate referrals through the NHS. Having these available under one roof — with same-day or next-day access — is one of the most practical advantages of private care.
Private Cardiology
Service | Price |
In-clinic cardiology consultation (Prof. J. Khan) | £185 |
Telephone / video cardiology consultation | £125 |
Given Dr Ahmed’s specialist interest and diploma in cardiology, many cardiac concerns can be assessed at a private GP appointment before deciding whether a full cardiologist referral is needed. Where it is, we have direct access to specialist cardiology consultation.
Heart Monitoring and Diagnostics
Service | Price |
ECG (12-lead) | £65 |
24-hour heart monitor (ECG) | £125 |
72-hour heart monitor (ECG) | £190 |
14-day heart monitor (ECG) | £395 |
Spirometry (lung function test) | £70 |
For patients with palpitations, chest pain, breathlessness or known heart conditions, access to prolonged cardiac monitoring without a hospital waiting list is a significant clinical advantage. These investigations are arranged and interpreted by a doctor with specialist cardiac training — not simply processed and referred elsewhere.
Common Add-On Services
Service | Price |
Repeat prescription | £25 |
Referral letter | £75 |
Sick certificate | £85 |
Steroid joint injection | £150 |
Hay fever injection | £70 |
Vitamin B12 injection | £25 |
Vitamin D injection | £75 |
Weight loss injection | From £195 |
IV infusion therapy | From £225 |
Ear wax removal (1 ear) | £55 |
Ear wax removal (2 ears) | £75 |
D4 taxi medical | £45 |
TB scar verification | £60 |
Blood Tests: What Do They Cost Privately?
Blood testing is one of the areas where private care offers a genuinely fast and convenient alternative to NHS waiting times. At OneMedicine, results are typically returned within 24 hours.
Blood Test Panels
Panel | What Is Included | Price |
Base Blood Health Screen | Full blood count, kidney, liver, bone, cholesterol, HbA1c | £145 |
Hair Health Blood Panel | Full blood count, iron studies, vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate, thyroid, zinc, testosterone, SHBG, CRP | £275 |
Memory Health Panel | Full blood count, liver, kidney, iron, B12, folate, vitamin D, thyroid, HbA1c, CRP, ESR, lipids, calcium | £255 |
Why Tired Screen | Full blood count, liver, kidney, iron, B12, folate, vitamin D, thyroid, HbA1c, CRP, ESR, lipids, calcium, magnesium, testosterone, SHBG, coeliac screen | £325 |
Executive Heart, Lung and Blood Tests | Comprehensive bloods, cancer markers, 12-lead ECG and full spirometry | £495 |
Anabolic Steroid Monitor | Hormones, full blood count, kidney, liver, lipids, HbA1c, calcium | £255 |
Individual Blood Tests
Test | Price |
Total testosterone | £60 |
Vitamin D | £70 |
Iron | £50 |
Pregnancy test (Beta-hCG) | £50 |
Blood group | £45 |
Cholesterol profile | £55 |
Diabetes (HbA1c) | £50 |
Thyroid (TSH/FT4) | £55 |
For patients with bone health concerns — including those at risk of osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, or calcium-related issues — our bone health service includes the relevant blood work as part of a comprehensive assessment. This is particularly relevant for post-menopausal women, patients on long-term corticosteroids, and anyone with a family history of osteoporosis.
Sexual Health Screens
Screen | What Is Tested | Price |
STI Step 1 | Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomonas, mycoplasma genitalium (PCR) | £100 |
STI Step 2 | Step 1 plus HIV, syphilis | £185 |
STI Complete | Full urine/swab PCR panel plus HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C | £295 |
All sexual health testing is discreet, with samples taken as clinically appropriate (urine, swab or blood).
Vaccinations: Travel and Routine
OneMedicine offers a full vaccination service for both travel and routine immunisations. This is particularly useful for patients planning international travel at short notice, or for those who missed childhood vaccines and need to catch up.
Travel Vaccinations
Vaccine | Price |
Hepatitis A | £40 |
Hepatitis B (per dose, course of 3) | £35 (£105 course) |
Typhoid | £30 |
Diphtheria, tetanus and polio | £25 |
Malaria tablet prescription | £20 |
Rabies (per dose, course of 3) | £75 (£225 course) |
Japanese encephalitis (per dose, course of 2) | £55 (£110 course) |
Tick-borne encephalitis (per dose) | £55 |
Meningitis ACWY | £50 |
Cholera | £77 |
Dengue fever (per dose, course of 2) | £85 (£170 course) |
Whooping cough (Tdap/Adacel) | £45 |
Hajj and Umrah certificates are available alongside the appropriate vaccination.
Routine Vaccinations
Vaccine | Price |
Chickenpox (per dose, 2-dose course) | £55 (£110 course) |
Flu vaccine (from September) | £25 |
HPV vaccine | £170 |
Shingles (per dose, 2-dose course) | £222 per dose |
Pneumonia vaccine (Pneumovax 23) | £35 |
MMR (per dose, 2-dose course) | £25 (£50 course) |
Meningitis C | £60 |
Rotavirus (per dose, 2-dose course) | £55 (£110 course) |
Tetanus (Td/IPV) | £25 |
Is a Private GP Appointment Worth the Cost?
This is the question behind every search for private GP costs, and it deserves a direct answer.
For routine consultations, the difference in private GP cost compared to NHS care is relatively modest — at £60 for a face-to-face appointment, the barrier is lower than many people expect. What that £60 buys you is time, access and a doctor who can investigate and act in the same appointment rather than issuing a referral and asking you to come back.
For more complex investigations, the value calculation is different. An Executive Heart, Lung and Blood Test at £495 — which includes comprehensive blood work, cancer markers, a 12-lead ECG and full spirometry, with results in 24 hours — compresses what might be months of NHS waiting and multiple separate appointments into a single visit. For a patient with a family history of heart disease or cancer, that kind of access has a value that goes beyond the financial.
For patients who travel internationally, the convenience of having vaccinations, malaria prescriptions, medical certificates and travel advice under one roof — without the weeks-long wait that some NHS travel clinics now operate — is a practical time-saver that many find worth the cost.
And for bone health specifically, access to a bone health assessment that covers both the relevant blood tests and a clinical review from a physician with specialist medical training means that conditions like osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency are identified and managed properly rather than left until a fracture makes them obvious.
The honest answer to “how much is a private GP appointment worth” is this: it depends what the alternative is. For patients who need to be seen today, who need time to discuss complex problems, or who need investigations that would otherwise take months — the cost is almost always worth it.
In-Clinic vs Online: Which Should You Choose?
One of the practical questions around private GP costs is whether an online or telephone appointment at £45 is appropriate for your needs, or whether a face-to-face private GP appointment at £60 is the better choice.
An online or telephone appointment works well for:
- Follow-up consultations where a diagnosis has already been made
- Medication reviews and repeat prescription requests
- Reviewing blood test results that have already been taken
- Discussing symptoms that do not require a physical examination
- Mental health support, anxiety, stress and mood-related concerns
- Getting a referral letter for a specialist you have already identified
- Sick note and certificate requests
A face-to-face appointment is better for:
- New symptoms that require examination — chest pain, abdominal pain, skin changes, joint problems
- Any investigation that needs to be carried out on the day — ECG, blood tests, ear wax removal, injections
- Complex or multi-system presentations where the doctor needs to examine you properly
- Cardiac symptoms, breathlessness or anything Dr Ahmed would benefit from assessing in person
- First appointments for a new concern where the diagnosis is unknown
When in doubt, booking a face-to-face appointment and paying the modest additional cost is almost always the right call. You can always convert a future follow-up to an online consultation once a clear management plan is in place.
What Is Not Included in the Consultation Fee?
To answer the question of how much is a private GP appointment completely honestly, it is worth being clear about what the consultation fee covers and what is charged additionally.
The GP consultation fee covers the doctor’s time, clinical assessment and advice. It does not automatically include:
- Blood tests ordered during the consultation (charged separately at the rates above)
- Prescriptions for medication (the prescription itself is provided, but medication is purchased from a pharmacy at market rates)
- Referral letters (£75)
- ECGs, spirometry or other investigations (charged separately)
- Sick certificates (£85)
This is standard practice across private GP services and is worth factoring into your total cost if you anticipate needing investigations alongside your consultation. Our team will always make clear what any additional services cost before proceeding — you will never be surprised by a charge you did not agree to.
A full and current breakdown of all fees is available on our fees page.
Why Choose OneMedicine in Edgbaston?
There are a number of private GP services in Birmingham. Here is what makes OneMedicine different.
Dr Ibrar Ahmed’s credentials are exceptional. MBChB, MRCP, MRCGP, PhD, Dip. Cardiology — this is a level of post-graduate training that most GPs, NHS or private, do not hold. His specialist cardiology diploma means that patients with heart-related concerns receive a level of clinical assessment that would ordinarily require a hospital cardiology referral.
- We are open seven days a week. Including same-day appointments and urgent late evening appointments for situations that cannot wait until Monday morning.
- We are genuinely transparent about cost. Our fees are published, clear and comprehensive. You can see every price before you book, and nothing is added without your knowledge or consent.
- We provide 24-hour blood test results. Most of our blood panels are returned within 24 hours — not days or weeks.
- We offer the full range. From a £45 telephone consultation to a comprehensive executive health screen, travel vaccinations to bone health assessments, sexual health testing to cardiac monitoring — everything is available at one practice, without being parcelled out across multiple referrals and waiting lists.
- We are based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, centrally located and accessible from across the West Midlands.
The Bottom Line
Private GP costs in 2025 are more accessible than many people assume, and for the right situation, the value is clear. At OneMedicine, a face-to-face private GP appointment starts at £60 and an online appointment at £45 — both with same-day availability, seven days a week.
Whether you need a quick telephone review, a thorough face-to-face assessment, a comprehensive blood panel, cardiac monitoring, travel vaccinations or a bone health check, the fees are set out transparently on our fees page, and the clinical expertise behind every appointment is exceptional.
If you are ready to book, or simply want to check whether a private GP appointment or online consultation is the right option for your needs, you can find everything you need at onemedicine.co.uk.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The prices listed in this article were accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change. Please refer to our fees page for the most up-to-date pricing before booking. This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute personalised medical advice. For clinical guidance specific to your situation, please book a consultation with a qualified medical professional.
OneMedicine is a private GP practice based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, led by Dr Ibrar Ahmed — MBChB, MRCP, MRCGP, PhD, Dip. Cardiology — with over 20 years of clinical experience and a specialist interest in heart health. We offer same-day private GP appointments, online consultations, comprehensive blood testing, cardiac monitoring, vaccinations, bone health assessments, sexual health testing, weight management, vitamin injections, visa and driver medicals, and a full range of private GP services, seven days a week. Full and current pricing is available at our fees page.
Frequently questions our patients ask
How much is a private GP appointment in Birmingham?
At OneMedicine in Edgbaston, a face-to-face private GP appointment costs £60 and an online or telephone appointment costs £45. Urgent same-day late evening appointments (19:00–23:00) are available at £275. These fees cover the consultation itself; any blood tests, investigations or additional services are charged separately at the rates listed on our fees page.
What is included in the private GP consultation fee?
The consultation fee covers Dr Ahmed’s clinical time, assessment, advice and any prescriptions or referral recommendations made during the appointment. Investigations such as blood tests, ECGs and spirometry, as well as referral letters, sick notes and additional services, are charged separately. You will always be informed of any additional costs before they are incurred — there are no hidden fees at OneMedicine.
Is an online GP appointment as good as a face-to-face one for most concerns?
For follow-up consultations, medication reviews, prescription requests and situations where a physical examination is not needed, an online or telephone appointment at £45 is entirely appropriate and clinically effective. For new or complex symptoms, anything requiring examination or same-day investigation, or cardiac concerns where Dr Ahmed’s specialist expertise is most relevant, a face-to-face private GP appointment at £60 is the better choice.
How much do private blood tests cost?
Individual blood tests at OneMedicine start from £45 for a blood group test and range through to £55–£70 for thyroid, cholesterol, diabetes and vitamin D tests. Comprehensive panels start at £145 for the Base Blood Health Screen and go up to £495 for the Executive Heart, Lung and Blood Tests, which includes blood work, cancer markers, a 12-lead ECG and spirometry — all with results returned within 24 hours. Current prices for all blood tests are listed on our fees page.
Are private GP costs worth it compared to NHS care?
For many patients, yes — but it depends on the situation. The core advantages of private GP care are same-day access, more appointment time, direct access to diagnostics and the ability to see a highly experienced physician with specialist training. At £60 for a face-to-face appointment or £45 for an online consultation, the private GP cost at OneMedicine is modest compared to many private providers, and significantly lower than many patients expect. For complex investigations, urgent concerns or conditions involving the heart, the combination of fast access, 24-hour results and Dr Ahmed’s specialist cardiology background makes private care a genuinely valuable option.
This article was reviewed by Dr Ibrar Ahmed (MBChB, MRCP, MRCGP, PhD, Dip. Cardiology), a highly experienced private GP at OneMedicine, Edgbaston, Birmingham. For personalised advice about middle back pain or any other health concern, please get in touch with our team.
