Business Details
9 Years
experience
Private GP Services in Dorset
Dorset Private GP was established to provide patients with thorough, efficient, and prompt general practitioner care. Our team of highly experienced doctors and nurses operates across three clinics in Bournemouth, Poole, and Dorchester, offering unhurried consultations and personalized attention. We prioritize continuity of care, allowing patients to build long-term relationships with their chosen GP. Our services extend beyond standard NHS offerings, including comprehensive medical screenings, travel vaccinations, injectable weight loss programs, and minor skin surgery.With over 20 years of combined NHS experience among our lead professionals, we combine clinical expertise with a commitment to accessible, patient-centred healthcare. Our clinics feature on-site pharmacies, free parking, and flexible appointment options, including face-to-face, video, and telephone consultations. We adhere to strict professional standards, ensuring all services are delivered with transparency, ethical integrity, and a focus on patient satisfaction.
Services
GP Appointments
Blood Testing
Vaccinations
Cancer Screening
Weight Loss Injections
Joint Injections
Travel Medicine
Menopause Care
Skin Surgery
Specialist Referrals
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 20-40 minute consultations for thorough medical assessments
- Our doctors have 15-30 years of NHS experience across multiple specialties
- We provide services not available through NHS GP practices
- We operate three accessible clinics with on-site parking facilities
- Our team includes specialists in menopause care, sports medicine, and aesthetic treatments
Associations and certifications
- CQC REGISTRATION 1-9038293527
Services
GP Consultations
Our private GP services offer 20-40 minute appointments for comprehensive medical assessments. Patients receive personalized care for acute and chronic conditions, medication management, and specialist referrals. The extended consultation time allows thorough discussion of health concerns and preventive care strategies.
TruCheck Cancer Screening
This advanced blood test screens for over 70 cancer types through circulating tumour cell detection. The non-invasive test offers early diagnosis opportunities with 82.5-88.2% sensitivity. Includes pre-screening consultation and follow-up for abnormal results.
Injectable Weight Loss
Doctor-led weight loss program using GLP-1 receptor agonists. Includes initial blood tests, monthly progress reviews, and dosage adjustments. Combines medication with personalized lifestyle advice for sustainable weight management.
Joint Injections
Steroid and hyaluronic acid injections treat joint inflammation and osteoarthritis. Delivered by experienced GPs for knee, shoulder, and hand conditions. Provides targeted pain relief and improved mobility for chronic joint issues.
Travel Vaccinations
Comprehensive travel health service including risk assessment, required vaccinations, and malaria prophylaxis. Offers Hepatitis B, Meningitis ACWY, and Yellow Fever vaccines with documentation for international travel requirements.
People
Dr Tim Alder
Co-Founder
24 years NHS GP experience in Dorset. Special interests in paediatric medicine and elderly care. Founded Dorset Private GP to improve patient access to extended consultations and continuity of care.
Dr Zara Mufti
GP
Qualified in 2008 with 8 years as NHS GP. Specializes in injectable weight loss programs and occupational health. Holds additional qualifications in lifestyle medicine and functional health approaches.
Dr Helen Platts
GP
17 years NHS experience including cardiology specialty. Special interests in lifestyle medicine and paediatrics. Provides paediatric phlebotomy services with specialized numbing techniques for children's comfort.
Dr Sumit Aggarwal
GP
14 years Dorset NHS GP experience. Specializes in no-scalpel vasectomy procedures with over 1,500 performed. Combines aesthetic medicine expertise with men's health services.
Dr Lucy Freeman
GP
Qualified in 2011 with specialist training in reproductive health. Focuses on women's health, menopause management, and contraceptive services. Provides personalized care for peri-menopausal and menopausal patients.
Questions
Can I use Dorset Private GP services alongside my NHS GP?
Yes, our services complement NHS care. You can use our private services without affecting your NHS registration or entitlements.
Do I need a referral for specialist treatment?
Our GPs can arrange NHS or private specialist referrals depending on your needs and insurance coverage preferences.
Are blood test results reviewed by a doctor?
Yes, all test results receive medical review. Abnormal results trigger follow-up recommendations and consultation options.
Can I get travel vaccinations on the same day as consultation?
Many vaccinations can be administered during your initial appointment. Some require separate scheduling based on vaccine type.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept card payments at clinics and online payments for selected services. Payment required at time of booking for consultations.
Do you offer home visits?
Home visits are available at the discretion of our medical team for patients with specific mobility requirements.
Reviews (4)
S.
Dec 30, 2021
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Brilliant efficient service. Required changing testing regimes for leaving and entering the UK. The team were responsive, friendly and ensured all appointments ammended with guideline changes.
Christine Paul
Oct 29, 2021
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Excellent service, easy to book, no queues, no worries about being amongst crowds, all done in your own car. Results take a day or 2 longer than other providers, results are in before lunch on 3rd day exactly what they say.
Darren Fidler
Oct 10, 2021
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As has been stated by others. Very professional service, Polite, Efficient and very friendly. Will recommend and definitely use again.
Sue Whitfield
Oct 08, 2021
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Very easy to book.Quick and efficient testing . Drive through and no need to get out of u to our car.We paid 119 each for PCR rapid test and got results 24 hours later as we were travelling to Canada. Day 2 test gist 100 as al so o received results just over a day later. Thought it was expensive but had little choice as went to Canada to see grandsons after 2 years.
