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Private leg ulcers clinic in London, same-day GP.

A leg ulcer is a break in the skin below the knee that has not healed within two weeks. Most are venous, caused by long-standing pressure in the leg veins. The single most important fact about treating them is that the dressing is secondary — compression is what heals the ulcer. Our private GP clinic in East London offers same-day leg ulcers assessment with a private GP, diagnosis and a clear treatment plan — usually without a referral and often the same day.

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The condition

What is leg ulcers?

A leg ulcer is a break in the skin below the knee that has not healed within two weeks. Most are venous, caused by long-standing pressure in the leg veins. The single most important fact about treating them is that the dressing is secondary — compression is what heals the ulcer.

  • What leg ulcers is
  • Symptoms to look for
  • Causes & risk factors
  • Tests & diagnosis
  • Treatment options
  • When to see a specialist

Understanding leg ulcers

Leg ulcers: symptoms, causes, tests & treatment

Seek urgent assessment if there is

  • spreading redness, heat and swelling, or a fever
  • increasing pain, particularly severe pain at night relieved by hanging the leg down
  • a foot that is pale, cold, blue or numb
  • black tissue, or a sudden increase in size or foul smell
  • an ulcer in someone with diabetes — same-day assessment
  • an ulcer that is not healing after three months of proper treatment

Night pain relieved by dangling the leg suggests arterial disease, in which compression is dangerous. Any ulcer on a diabetic foot needs same-day specialist assessment. Ulcers that will not heal despite proper treatment occasionally turn out to be skin cancers and may need a biopsy.

Which type

  • Venous — around 80%. Above the ankle, often on the inner side, shallow with irregular edges, with brown staining, swelling and eczema around it. Aching, relieved by elevation.
  • Arterial — on the foot, toes or heel, deep with a punched-out edge, painful especially at night and when the leg is raised, with a cold, hairless, pale foot and weak pulses.
  • Diabetic (neuropathic) — on pressure points of the sole, often painless because of nerve damage, surrounded by hard callus. Painlessness is why they are found late.
  • Mixed — both venous and arterial, which changes how much compression is safe.

The arterial check must come before compression

Compression bandaging heals venous ulcers extremely effectively. Applied to a leg with poor arterial supply it can cause tissue death and, at worst, amputation. Before compression, the ankle-brachial pressure index must be measured — a simple bedside test comparing blood pressure at the ankle and arm using a Doppler probe. Any leg ulcer treated with compression without that measurement has been treated unsafely.

Treatment

Compressionthe treatment — heals most within 12–24 weeks
Dressingskeep the wound moist and comfortable, nothing more
Walkingthe calf pump is part of the treatment
  • Compression bandaging or hosiery, applied by someone trained, changed weekly or as advised.
  • A simple non-adherent dressing underneath. Expensive antimicrobial dressings are not routinely needed and do not speed healing.
  • Elevate the leg above heart level whenever sitting — not on a footstool, but genuinely raised.
  • Keep walking. Immobility removes the calf pump, which is doing much of the work.
  • Moisturise the surrounding skin daily to prevent eczema and further breakdown.
  • Antibiotics only for clinical infection — all ulcers grow bacteria on a swab, and treating colonisation achieves nothing but resistance.
  • Treating the underlying vein reflux speeds healing and substantially reduces recurrence.

Preventing the next one

Recurrence is common and largely preventable. Once healed, compression hosiery should be worn for life unless there is a reason not to — this is the single most effective preventive measure. Replace stockings every three to six months, keep the skin moisturised, elevate the legs daily, stay active, and have the veins treated where reflux is present.

Living with it

  • Pain, odour and leakage are common and under-reported — all can be improved, so say so.
  • Ulcers are isolating and affect sleep, work and mood. That is worth mentioning too.
  • Good nutrition matters — protein, vitamin C and zinc all affect healing.
  • Stopping smoking improves healing measurably.

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Private assessment

See a private GP for leg ulcers in London

At our private GP clinic on Whitechapel Road in East London, you can see a private GP or leg ulcers doctor without a referral — most days, often the same day. A private GP in East London or consultant GP will assess you, arrange the right tests and explain your diagnosis and treatment options clearly. We help patients across East London, Canary Wharf, the City, Docklands and Aldgate who want fast, private answers about leg ulcers.

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A private GP clinic for East London & Canary Wharf

Tower Bridge Hospital is on Whitechapel Road in the heart of East London — minutes from Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands and Aldgate. Patients across Tower Hamlets, Wapping, Limehouse and Bethnal Green choose us for a fast, private leg ulcers appointment with a GP, without the wait or the referral.

Why choose us

Why choose our East London private GP clinic

  • Same-day, no referral — private GP and GP under one roof
  • Specialist-led care with GMC-registered clinicians
  • Tests & scans on site, results explained the same visit
  • Minutes from Canary Wharf & the City of London
  • A named clinician who explains your results clearly
  • Transparent pricing and a plan you can act on

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Common questions

Leg ulcers in London: your questions answered

Where can I find a private leg ulcers specialist near me in East London?

Our private GP clinic is on Whitechapel Road in East London, minutes from Canary Wharf and the City. You can see a private GP or leg ulcers doctor for assessment and treatment, usually the same day and without a referral.

Can I see a private GP for leg ulcers the same day?

Yes. We hold same-day private appointments most days, including Saturdays, so you can be assessed by a GP or GP quickly, with tests done in-house where possible.

How much does a private leg ulcers appointment cost in London?

We keep pricing transparent — see our fees page or call 020 7916 0029, and we will explain the cost of the leg ulcers assessment and any tests before you book.

Do I need a referral to see a private GP for leg ulcers?

No. You can book directly with our clinic. If you are unsure whether to start with a private GP or a GP, we will guide you.

Which areas do you serve for private leg ulcers care?

We see private patients from across East London, Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands, Aldgate, Wapping, Limehouse and Tower Hamlets.

Medically reviewed by Dr Haydar Bolat — Clinical Director, GMC 7138332. Last reviewed August 2026 · next review August 2027. Written in line with our editorial & content-review policy, using guidance from the NHS, NICE and the relevant royal colleges. This information is general and does not replace personal medical advice.

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Private leg ulcers care in London & East London — Whitechapel, the City & Canary Wharf

Patients visit our Whitechapel clinic for private leg ulcers assessment and treatment from right across London and East London, the City and the Docklands — including Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Bow, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Bermondsey and the surrounding areas. Same-day and walk-in appointments are available and you do not need a GP referral.

Easy to reach — minutes from the Royal London Hospital and Aldgate East, Whitechapel, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, and one stop from Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.

Private leg ulcers treatment near me? If you are searching for private leg ulcers treatment near me, a leg ulcers doctor or specialist near me, or a private clinic near me in East London, our Whitechapel practice is on your doorstep — walk-in and same-day appointments, no GP referral, and no long NHS waiting list.

Book a same-day appointment or call 020 7916 0029. See our transparent fees. Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Private clinic on Whitechapel Road, London E1 — serving Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Islington, the City of London and Southwark.

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