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St Bartholomew's Hospital

📍 London

Community hospital · founded 1964 · non-profit foundation

About

For over 900 years, St Bartholomew's Hospital has stood as a beacon of medical excellence in the heart of London. Founded in 1123, it is one of the oldest hospitals in the world and boasts a rich history of pioneering medical advancements and compassionate care. Today, it remains a leading teaching hospital, renowned for its expertise in a wide range of specialties. Patients at St Bartholomew's Hospital benefit from a dedicated team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to providing personalised care. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, from routine check-ups to complex surgeries and specialist treatments. Its multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive the best possible care, tailored to their individual needs. Whether you are seeking expert diagnosis, advanced treatment, or simply reassurance, St Bartholomew's Hospital provides a welcoming and supportive environment. Its central London location makes it easily accessible, and its dedicated staff are committed to making your experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Legal name
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,467
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
  • Door-to-balloon: 46 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 33 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — London

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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