News and events

At Spire Harpenden Hospital, we use many of the latest surgical techniques to replace painful and damaged hips and help you get back to your everyday activities. Learn more about the options available to you at our free information evening.

Urology is a surgical specialty which deals with diseases of the urinary and reproductive tracts in men, and with urinary disease in women. At Spire Harpenden Hospital we offer fast access to diagnostic scans and tests, treatments and aftercare. Our specialist consultants can treat various common benign and malignant conditions.

By far the most common cause of cataracts is ageing of the cells within the lens of the eye. One in three people over the age of 65 have cataracts or have had cataracts removed by surgery. Sometimes people can get them in their 40's or 50's.

Many men and women are choosing cosmetic surgery to help them achieve the look they want. We know that having cosmetic surgery is a big decision and there's a lot you will want to consider.

UroLift is a new, minimally invasive treatment we offer here at Spire Harpenden to help open up the blocked urethra using inserted implants to lift or hold up the prostate tissue. This method is used to treat men who have an enlarged prostate or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasis.

We recently spoke with Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Matthew Johnson, surrounding coeliac disease, the warning signs, and what can be done to help you.

We recently spoke with Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mr Venki Sundaram, regarding frequently asked questions surrounding cataracts surgery.

Lots of people are enjoying the Cricket World Cup being played on home soil but many people don’t realise how common it is to develop injuries while playing the Game of Kings.

An introduction to dementia with Dr Soumit Singhai.

Here at Spire Harpenden Hospital we have recently launched our new memory clinic, allowing patients to receive a comprehensive assessment of cognition and brain health with Dr Soumit Singhai.