For over half a century, HCA Healthcare has been a stalwart in the field of healthcare. Its journey commenced with the establishment of a modest medical facility, Park View Hospital, initiated by dedicated physicians in Nashville, USA. In 1995, HCA embarked on a new chapter by venturing into the UK healthcare landscape. Since then, it has meticulously crafted an exceptional network encompassing more than 30 top-tier establishments in London and Manchester. Notably, their most recent expansion unfolded in Birmingham in 2023.
Today, HCA stands as the preeminent global private healthcare provider, while also holding a prominent position among the leading private healthcare entities in the UK. Since its inception in 1968, the core principle of prioritizing patients' welfare has remained HCA's guiding light. This principle steers their approach, manifesting as compassionate patient care tailored to diverse needs. Their spectrum of services spans from clinical research, primary care, and outpatient treatments to intricate and time-critical medical interventions.
In the UK, HCA Healthcare UK stands out as the sole private hospital group boasting the highest level of critical care beds across all its facilities. Eagerly embracing novel challenges and pushing the boundaries of innovation and clinical progress underscores their dedication. The scope afforded by HCA's expansive scale empowers strategic investment in networks of facilities, each specializing in distinct fields. This network, both in the UK and the US, is manned by field experts, collectively delivering superior healthcare.
Renowned for their world-class clinicians, HCA offers comprehensive and integrated care across their exceptional facilities in London and Manchester. Collaborating with over 3,000 meticulously selected specialists, these experts lead patient care, covering the entire spectrum from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and post-care. Uniquely, HCA's services span virtually all medical domains, with an overarching goal of swiftly restoring patients to their cherished activities.
Established in 1968 by a cardiologist who firmly embraced patient-focused care, HCA Healthcare's core values of empathy, dignity, and inclusivity resonate deeply within HCA UK. During the year 2021, HCA UK extended its care to more than 300,000 patients. Our approach mirrors how we would wish our dearest family members to receive treatment, reflecting a commitment to nurturing our patients with the utmost care and consideration.