How much does a private GP cost?

Private GP consultations at our Whitechapel clinic are £140 in person, or £70 by phone — both with an experienced, GMC-registered doctor. Transparent pricing and no hidden costs; full pricing for every service — including blood tests, ultrasound, ADHD assessments and specialist consultations — is listed on our fees page.

Do I need a GP referral?

No referral needed for most appointments — you can book directly with a private GP, ultrasound, blood tests or many of our specialist services. A small number of consultant clinics prefer a referral letter, which our GPs can issue same-day if needed.

How quickly can I be seen?

Most private GP appointments are available the same day, including evenings and weekends. We're open Monday to Saturday 9am–7pm at our Whitechapel clinic, serving patients across East London, the City of London, Aldgate and Liverpool Street.

Do you accept private medical insurance?

Many appointments are self-pay with an itemised invoice you can submit to Bupa, AXA, Vitality, Aviva or Cigna for reimbursement where applicable. Please contact our reception team to confirm your specific insurance arrangement before booking.

Where exactly are you located?

We're at 97-99 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DT, in East London. Aldgate East is the closest station, just a few minutes' walk away. Whitechapel station (Elizabeth, District & Hammersmith & City lines and the Overground) and Liverpool Street are also nearby — a short journey from the City of London. Multiple bus routes stop directly outside.

What services do you offer?

Our Whitechapel clinic offers private GP, urgent care, health MOTs, ADHD assessments, ultrasound, cardiology, ENT, dermatology, aesthetics, hair transplants, women's and men's health, plus the full published price list.

🇧🇭 Bahrain · Visa medical

Bahrain Visa Medical in London.

If you are moving to Bahrain for work or residency, a Gulf medical is usually part of the visa process. Many Gulf states require the official medical to be completed at a centre appointed under the GCC (GAMCA/Wafid) scheme — so before booking, send us your medical form so our team can confirm exactly what we can complete for you in London.

£515starting price · confirmed from your form

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Please contact us to confirm eligibility. Some Gulf immigration medicals must be completed at a centre appointed under the GCC (GAMCA / Wafid) scheme. Send us your medical form before booking and our team will confirm exactly which parts of your assessment we can complete in London.

Typical requirements

Requirements depend on the visa category and the medical form supplied by the embassy, employer or immigration authority. Send us your form and we will confirm precisely what is needed.

A doctor’s examination
The specific blood tests listed on your form
Any imaging (e.g. chest X-ray) your form specifies
Completion and signing of your medical form

Tests that may be included

Included only where your form requires them:

HIV, hepatitis B & C and syphilis screening
Tuberculosis screening / chest X-ray
Full blood count & biochemistry
Pregnancy test for women, where the route requires it
Other tests your Wafid (GAMCA) form specifies

What to bring

Passport & any visa documents
Your medical form / requirements
Passport photos if requested
Medication list & relevant history

Approximate turnaround

The examination is usually completed in one visit. The finished form is typically ready once your required blood tests are back — often a few working days, depending on the tests your visa specifies.

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In detail

The Bahrain visa medical — what to expect

A Bahrain visa medical is generally part of a work-visa or residence application, arranged through your employer and Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). As a Gulf destination, the fitness-to-work screening typically covers communicable diseases such as HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis. Importantly, for many nationalities this medical must be completed at a specifically approved centre — so check your route before booking.

About the route. Please check the approved-centre requirement. For many nationalities, Gulf work-visa medicals — including Bahrain's — must be carried out at a Wafid (GAMCA)-approved medical centre, and some screening is repeated in Bahrain after arrival. We are not a visa or immigration advisory service and cannot confirm your route for you: please verify with your employer or the LMRA whether an approved centre is required, and send us your form so we can tell you what we can complete.

Who typically needs one

Applicants for work permits or employment visas
Those applying for residency or long-stay / family visas
Students on longer courses, where required
Certain regulated or safety-critical occupations
Anyone whose employer, sponsor or authority has issued a medical form

Common reasons a medical is requested

As a condition of a Bahrain work visa or LMRA permit
To screen for communicable diseases before travel
Often via a Wafid (GAMCA) centre for many nationalities
To confirm fitness for the role
Because your employer requires it

Documentation to bring

Your passport, and any current or prior visa documents
The medical form or written requirements from the embassy, employer or authority
Passport-style photographs, if your form asks for them
A list of current medications, allergies and relevant medical history
Vaccination or immunisation records, if requested
Any reference or application number linked to your visa

What happens during the appointment

Check-in and confirmation of your identity and documents
A review of your medical history with the doctor
A physical examination appropriate to your form
Height, weight, blood pressure and general observations
Any blood tests or imaging your form specifies — only those it requires
Completion of the relevant sections of your form

What happens after your appointment. Any samples are processed at an accredited UK laboratory and your paperwork is completed once results are back. Remember that for many nationalities the Bahrain work-visa medical must be routed through a Wafid (GAMCA)-approved centre, and a further examination is usually carried out in Bahrain after arrival — so confirm your route with your employer and Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) before booking. We complete the assessment to your form; we are not a visa or immigration advisory service.

Typical turnaround. The examination for your Bahrain visa medical is usually completed in a single visit, and the finished form follows once the required blood tests are back — often a few working days, depending on which tests are specified. If your route requires a Wafid (GAMCA)-approved centre or in-country screening, factor that into your timings. If you have a submission deadline, tell us when you send your form and we'll advise what is realistic.

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Official requirements & your embassy. Visa medical requirements are set for your specific visa category. Requirements are set by the destination authority, not by us, and can change. Always confirm the current requirements before booking: Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, London →. We complete the medical to the form you are given — we are not a visa or immigration advisory service.

FAQs

Bahrain visa medical questions

What does the Bahrain visa medical include?

It is built around the fitness-to-work screening Bahrain requires — commonly a doctor's examination with blood tests for communicable diseases and a chest X-ray, as listed on your form. Note that many nationalities must use a Wafid (GAMCA)-approved centre; send us your form and we'll advise.

Can you complete my official Bahrain immigration medical?

For many applicants the Bahrain work-visa medical must be done at a Wafid (GAMCA)-approved centre, and some tests are repeated after arrival. Please confirm your route with your employer or the LMRA and send us your form before booking so we can tell you what we can complete.

How much is it?

From £515. The final price is confirmed from your form, as some forms include extra tests.

How fast can I be seen?

We usually offer same-week appointments for a Bahrain visa medical. The completed form follows once your required test results are back.

Who needs a Bahrain visa medical?

Typically workers moving to Bahrain on an employer-sponsored visa. Requirements are set by your employer and Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and vary by visa category, so the form or official instructions you have been given are the definitive guide — and we're happy to check yours before you book.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Your passport and any Bahrain visa documents, the medical form or written requirements you've been given, passport photos if requested, and a list of your medications and relevant history. Bringing the form is the single most helpful thing, as it tells us exactly what your Bahrain route requires.

Do you submit the results to the embassy or authority?

For many Bahrain applicants the medical is routed through a Wafid (GAMCA)-approved centre and a further check is done after arrival, so submission depends on your route. Where we complete your form, you or your employer and Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) submit it — we carry out the assessment to the requirements provided and are not a visa or immigration advisory service.

What if I have a medical condition or take regular medication?

That’s usually not a barrier — bring a list of your medications and any relevant history so the doctor can complete your form accurately. If a condition is relevant to your form, we’ll explain how it is handled.

Is this the official Gulf (GAMCA / Wafid) medical?

Many Gulf residence medicals must be completed at a centre appointed under the GCC (GAMCA / Wafid) scheme. We may be able to help with pre-screening or parts of your assessment — please send us your form first so we can confirm eligibility before you book.

More destinations

Related visa medicals

🇶🇦Qatar£350 🇦🇪Dubai / UAE£373 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia£373 🇰🇼Kuwait£413

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Other visa medicals we provide

Arranging a medical for another country, or comparing options? These destinations are handled at the same Whitechapel clinic.

Medically reviewed by Dr Haydar Bolat · GMC 7138332Content last reviewed: August 2026 · Next review due: August 2027Written and reviewed in line with our editorial & content-review policy, using guidance from sources such as the NHS, NICE and the relevant royal colleges. This information is for general guidance and does not replace personal medical advice — please book a consultation to discuss your circumstances.