your comprehensive medical check-up
At Kensington International Clinic, a private health check is a structured set of medical examinations, brought together in a single health pathway, designed to draw a complete picture of your overall state of health. In-depth medical consultation, clinical examination, blood tests, urine analysis, electrocardiogram and complementary examinations based on clinical indication: each component plays a precise role in mapping your health.
Our private clinic is designed for patients who wish to go beyond the limited scope of the NHS Health Check and access a truly comprehensive panel of examinations, interpreted by experienced general practitioners.
What does a private health check involve?
A private health check is a coordinated set of preventive medical examinations, brought together in a single pathway, designed to detect risk factors, imbalances and anomalies at an early stage, before they trigger any symptoms. The underlying logic is that of preventive medicine: act upstream rather than react.
In practical terms, a comprehensive medical check-up brings together several categories of complementary examinations. Blood tests explore what physical examination cannot reveal, from metabolism to liver, kidney and thyroid function. Functional tests, such as the electrocardiogram, assess the working order of specific organs.
Who is a private health check for?
A private health check can benefit a wide range of profiles, including:
- Adults over 40 wishing to track the evolution of their biological parameters and anticipate the onset of common chronic conditions.
- Patients with a family history, for whom an annual or biennial check-up holds genuine preventive value.
- Younger adults in apparent good health who wish to establish a solid biological baseline against which to compare future readings.
- Patients with demanding lifestyles (heavy professional workload, frequent travel, sedentary patterns or, conversely, intensive sport).
- Men and women pursuing a tailored preventive review: the assessment can be adjusted to incorporate the relevant components of a well man check or well woman check.
- Patients recently relocated abroad or expatriates who wish to obtain an independent assessment of their health from an international medical team.
- Anyone wishing to undertake structured early screening without waiting for symptoms to appear.
Blood tests: a cornerstone of the preventive check-up
Within a private health check, blood analysis plays a central role: it reveals what neither declared medical history nor clinical examination can show, because blood provides the most densely informative biological snapshot that any single examination can produce.
The blood panel performed as part of a medical check-up at our private clinic explores the body’s main functions: full blood count, metabolic and glycaemic profile, lipid profile, liver and kidney function, thyroid function, key vitamin status, electrolytes and inflammation markers.
The exact scope is calibrated during your consultation by your doctor, based on your age, your personal and family history, and your individual needs.
How a private health check unfolds
At Kensington International Clinic, a private health check unfolds in three stages:
Before the appointment
You receive the preparation instructions, including the fasting requirement for blood tests (generally 8 to 12 hours) and any specific guidance regarding medication or fluid intake. You also complete a detailed medical questionnaire beforehand, which helps optimise the time spent in consultation.
On the day of the examination
The pathway is structured to minimise movement around the clinic and reduce waiting times. The medical consultation opens the sequence, followed by the clinical examination, blood sampling, urine analysis and ECG. Any complementary examinations are carried out immediately if scheduling allows, or arranged shortly afterwards.
After the appointment
Blood test results are available within a few days. A debrief consultation allows you to review all the data, receive a medical interpretation of the report, and discuss any follow-up recommendations.
An all medical team at your side
A private health check at Kensington International Clinic means being looked after by a team of general practitioners: Dr Emily Kara, Dr Pardis Momeni, Dr Dahilia Mohamed, Dr Ashikur Rahman, Dr Maria Naymark and Dr Neil Bhadresha. Each brings their clinical experience to your pathway and coordinates the interpretation of your results, drawing on the advice of the clinic’s specialists when needed.
Our private clinic is located in Chelsea, in a London neighbourhood where French-speaking practitioners have long been established; this heritage is reflected in a bilingual team accustomed to welcoming an international patient base.
How to book a private health check
To arrange your comprehensive medical check-up, contact us by:
- Phone: 020 7589 9321
- Email: contact@lamaisonmedicale.co.uk
- Online: through our online booking system
In Kensington International Clinic, our team coordinates all examinations in-house to offer you a seamless experience.
FAQ
What is the difference between a private health check and an NHS Health Check?
The NHS Health Check is a public service offered every five years to adults aged 40 to 74, focused on cardiovascular risk and limited to a few baseline measurements. A private health check is conditioned neither by age range nor by a specific risk: it covers a broader panel of examinations, includes a dedicated medical consultation and incorporates analyses absent from the NHS scope, such as thyroid function, vitamin status and hormonal markers.
The two simply do not address the same needs.
How often should a private health check be carried out?
It depends on your profile.
For adults in apparent good health, a check-up every two to three years is a reasonable benchmark. For patients over 40, or those with a family history of cardiovascular, metabolic or oncological conditions, an annual check-up holds significantly greater preventive value.
Your doctor will indicate the appropriate frequency after your first check-up, based on the results and any risk factors identified.
Is fasting required?
Yes, in most cases.
Glycaemic, lipid profile and liver function tests require an 8 to 12-hour fast to produce reliable results. You will receive the precise preparation instructions when your appointment is confirmed, including any specific guidance regarding ongoing medication or the water intake allowed during the fast.
