DATA-BACKED GUIDE · UPDATED JULY 2026
How much does a private gynaecology consultation cost in the UK?
A private gynaecology consultation is usually the first step before any private scan or procedure, booked to get seen quickly rather than wait months on the NHS. The consultant's fee covers the appointment and their opinion, and it sits separately from the hospital. Any ultrasound, swabs or blood tests done as part of the visit are charged on top.
The quick version
- The initial consultation fee is charged by the consultant and does not usually include any tests.
- An internal or pelvic ultrasound during the visit is a separate cost from the consultation.
- Swabs, smears and blood tests add to the bill, and lab fees can be separate again.
- A follow-up review is normally cheaper than the first private consultation.
- You can compare gynaecologists on PHIN before booking, including fees and how often they treat your issue.
What people actually paid
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
People reported paying 35% less than the advertised list price for gynaecology.
List prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.
Real prices, in people's own words
- £400“I had a private gynae for something and it was £400 including the all tests and set my mind at ease.”
- £450“I paid privately and still had to wait 4 months. However appointment was excellent. I had an internal scan. Received a prescription which worked. £450.”
- £2,900“I had a hysteroscopy done privately it was £2900 so similar price you have been quoted.”
Genuine amounts posted publicly. We publish the price and the quote, never the person.
Why the price varies so much
The consultation is the predictable part, and the rest depends on what the appointment involves. A straightforward discussion costs less than one that includes a pelvic ultrasound, swabs and blood tests, each of which is priced separately. The consultant sets their own fee based on subspecialty and location, while the hospital charges for the room and any tests done on site. The big brands such as Spire, Nuffield and Ramsay tend to price above independents, so it pays to compare, and PHIN helps you do that.
How to pay less
- Ask whether any ultrasound or swabs will be needed and what they cost, so the visit does not surprise you.
- Check whether the clinic bundles a scan with the consultation as a package rather than pricing them apart.
- See whether recent NHS results or scans can be reused instead of repeating tests privately.
- Compare an independent clinic against a big hospital group for the same consultation.
- Confirm the follow-up fee up front, as it is usually lower than the initial appointment.
- Use PHIN to weigh a consultant's fee against their experience, not price alone.
Common questions
Does the consultation include a scan?
Usually not. The consultation fee covers the specialist's time and assessment. If a pelvic or internal ultrasound is needed, it is charged separately, though some clinics offer a package that combines the two. Ask before you book.
Will I need blood tests or swabs as well?
Sometimes. Depending on your symptoms, the gynaecologist may arrange swabs or blood tests, which add to the cost, and lab analysis can be a further charge. Ask what is likely so you can budget for the whole visit.
Is a follow-up cheaper than the first appointment?
Generally yes. The initial consultation is longer and more thorough, so it costs more than a shorter follow-up review. If you expect several visits, ask for the follow-up fee up front to understand the full cost.