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
Annual volume
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
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Top hospital — London
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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