Get the medical care
you need, fast, from
our private GP service
Need to see a GP quickly? Our in-pharmacy GP service gives you rapid and confidential access to expert care and prescription medications.
- Advice and prescriptions medicines
- Great value private health care from £80
- Over 35 years GP experience.
Why choose our Private GP Service?
A GP service that works around you
We understand the frustration of not being able to see your doctor when it suits you. Delays cause frustration, and you may worry that the situation will deteriorate. Our doctors have helped thousands of people get the care they need quickly. Private health care that is convenient, confidential, and affordable is just around the corner.
Experts with experience
Our in-pharmacy doctors are UK GMC registered and have over 30 years of GP experience; you can be confident in their ability to assess, advise, and prescribe for all manner of conditions.
Our service is confidential and discreet.
Whatever your health concern, we can help.
We can assist you with any health issue. Our in-pharmacy GP is also a Dermatology and Medical Acupuncture specialist.
About Dr Karen Benson
I qualified as a doctor in 1980, and have been an NHS GP for over 35 years. I trained in oncology, cardiology and gastroenterology before specialising in family medicine. I joined my practice in Crouch End in 1989,and retired from NHS General Practice in December 2021.
I was an undergraduate tutor for medical students from University College and Royal Free medical schools, and a GP trainer for over 20 years.
I developed a community clinic for dermatology and minor surgery in 1997, for borough wide Haringey patients, and this has been very successful,and I still work in dermatology under the umbrella of The Whittington Hospital, London.
I am very excited to be setting up a new clinic devoted to lifestyle medicine, as I can see that this adds so much more to patients’ lives and health.
This clinic has now opened in Letchworth Pharmacy(see below), and other venues in Crouch End and Mayfair.
As Hippocrates, the Father of medicine said around 480BC, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”
How to see our GP
Book an appointment
Book online at your convenience to be quickly seen when it suits you
How can we help you?
Tell us your health concern and leave the rest to us.
Get better faster
You’re on the road to recovery quicker because you’ve been seen sooner.
Our Services & Pricing
- Up to 15 minutes £80
- Up to 30 minutes £150
- Up to 60 minutes £250
- Home visit From £250
- Service From £150
- 60 minutes £250
- Service From £150
- Blood test (draw only) £40
- Cervical Smear £175
- Service From £500
"I can't recommend them enough."
“Dr Benson helped me with my troublesome hamstring injury, which had been bothering me for three years. I could feel the results overnight, and now I’m back to running again.”
Mrs A S, Thane
More reasons to join our service
Get seen fast
Get advice quickly and access face-to-face consultations, giving you more time to enjoy your life.
Consultation
We’ll carry out a thorough assessment before prescribing anything.
No round the houses
Get any prescription issued dispensed right in the pharmacy.
Referrals
If we think you need specialist treatment we can make a referral.
Fit notes
Need documentation for work? We can provide private fit notes and letters.
Medical insurance
Medical acupuncture is covered by the majority of UK insurers. Some international insurance providers and employers also cover private general practice and dermatology. Receipts and supporting letters can be provided for claims.
IRRITATIONS RESOLVED
Dermatology
Do you have a problem with your skin, hair, or nails? From psoriasis to skin tags, our skilled Dermatologist can offer advise and treatment for a wide range of diseases.
A dermatologist is a doctor who specialises in conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist can identify and treat more than 3,000 conditions. These conditions include eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer, among many others.
Some of the most common conditions we diagnose and treat include:
Acne, eczema, hair loss, nail fungus, psoriasis, skin cancer and rosacea.
If you are unsure if your condition can be treated by us, give us a call.
If something related to your skin or hair is bothering you, a dermatologist can help diagnose and treat the condition. This can include:
- skin rashes or skin irritation
- itchy, flaky, or scaly skin
- acne
- skin blemishes or discoloration
- moles, warts, or other skin growths
- varicose veins
- signs of aging, like wrinkles, sun damage, or sagging skin
- hair loss or hair damage
- dandruff
- fingernail issues
MEDICINE FREE TREATMENTS
Medical Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of complementary therapy that involves inserting very thin needles into the body. Practitioners insert needles at different locations and depths to treat different health issues.
Western medical acupuncture is the use of acupuncture following a medical diagnosis. It involves stimulating sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles.
This results in the body producing natural substances, such as pain-relieving endorphins. It’s likely that these naturally released substances are responsible for the beneficial effects experienced with acupuncture.
A course of acupuncture usually creates longer lasting pain relief than when a single treatment is used.
Acupuncture is recommended as a treatment option for:
- chronic (long-term) pain
- chronic tension-type headaches
- migraines
Acupuncture is also often used to treat other musculoskeletal conditions (of the bones and muscles) and pain conditions, including:
- joint pain
- dental pain
- postoperative pain
Unsure if Acupunture is right for you? Give us a call and we will be happy to advise you.
During the session, you’ll usually be asked to sit or lie down. You may also be asked to remove some clothes so the practitioner can access certain parts of your body.
The needles used are very fine and are usually a few centimetres long. They should be single-use, pre-sterilised needles that are disposed of immediately after use.
Acupuncture practitioners choose specific points to place the needles based on your condition. Several points may be used during a typical session, depending on the number of symptoms you have.
The needles may be inserted just under the skin, or deeper so they reach muscle. Once the needles are in place, they may be left in position for a length of time lasting from a few minutes up to around 30 minutes.
You may feel a tingling or a dull ache when the needles are inserted but you should not experience any significant pain. If you do, let your practitioner know straight away.
