At Spire Washington Hospital, we’re a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients across the North East. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, we’re specialists in a wide range of treatments. You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.
How can we help?
Search or browse by treatments or consultants to see what Spire can do for you.
Treatments
Looking for a specific treatment or procedure?
Consultants
You can expect outstanding care from our expert consultants and dedicated nurses.
Spire GP
Quick and easy access to private GP services when you need it.
Feel safe with Spire during COVID-19
In line with Government guidance we are able to offer treatments and services, so you can still access the care you need.
Find out more about our steps to keep you secure
How to get to us
Spire Washington Hospital is situated in a quiet residential area the hospital has extensive grounds which create a relaxing atmosphere for both patients and visitors alike. The hospital is within easy reach of the A1(M), close to Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.
Travel instructions
From A1(M) junction 63, signposted to Chester-le-Street
At the roundabout take the Picktree exit. Go through Picktree for approximately one mile. The hospital is on the right.
By bus
Please check your journey by calling Traveline on 0871 2002233 or online at www.travelinenortheast.info.
By train
The hospital is approximately 20 minutes by taxi from Durham station and 20 minutes from Newcastle station. Both are on regular Intercity routes.
By air
The hospital is approximately 25 minutes by taxi from Newcastle Airport and approximately 40 minutes drive from Teesside Airport.
If you need further help to find the hospital, call us on 0191 415 1272
Parking
We offer our patients on-site parking free of charge.
Contact details
Appointments
0191 418 8636
Self-pay treatment enquiries
0191 418 8687 or make an online enquiry
Scan enquiries
0191 418 8629
Physiotherapy
0191 418 8624
Invoice and payment queries
0118 975 4118 or email us
Customer service
0191 418 8687
Hospital Director
Shelagh Alderson
Head of Clinical Services
Julie Waite
Virtual GP appointments
Private GP appointments are still available using Spire’s secure video appointment service.
Book a consultation appointment
Appointment availability is reduced while we support the NHS. Virtual consultations using Spire’s secure video service are still available.
Bones and joints
Through surgery or less invasive procedures like physiotherapy, our team of orthopaedic specialists may be able to help ease the pain in your bones and joints to get you back to living the life you love.
General surgery
Common surgical procedures carried out by our consultant general surgeons.
Paying for yourself
A quick and easy way to get immediate access to the healthcare you need.
Healthcare professionals
A guide for GPs and other healthcare professionals to the services and specialties we offer.