About KIMS Hospital

KIMS Hospital has been providing the people of Kent with access to prompt, safe outstanding quality care since it opened in 2014. Conveniently located off Junction 7 of the M20 on the outskirts of Maidstone.

KIMS Hospital’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care in a world-class clinical environment for the people of Kent. Patients are cared for by clinical teams made up of expert consultants and supported throughout their treatment journey by experienced and caring nurses.

KIMS Hospital is equipped with the state-of-the-art imaging, diagnostic and operating environments, backed up by enhanced post-operative care facilities. It is home to the only private interventional cardiology facility in Kent.

State-of-the-art facilities

Supporting a wide range of patient-centred specialist services, key facilities at KIMS Hospital include:

• 5 integrated operating theatres
• Interventional cardiology suite
• Endoscopy unit
• 7-bed enhanced care facility
• Fully equipped diagnostic and imaging suite, including MRI, CT and specialist cardiology diagnostic and imaging
• Physical Therapy department with gym
• 72 en-suite inpatient bedrooms
• 20 day case beds
• 17 consultation/examination rooms
• 6 outpatient treatment rooms
• Pathology service including histology, microbiology and blood sciences

Scans and tests

KIMS Hospital's state-of-the-art Imaging & Diagnostics facility includes X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, angiography and interventional radiology. The KIMS Hospital MRI scanner is wider than standard, making it a more pleasant experience especially for larger patients and those who suffer from claustrophobia.

Orthopaedic surgery

With a team of expert consultants covering all orthopaedic specialties, KIMS Hospital provides rapid access to diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as hip pain, knee pain, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, bunions, slipped disc and rotator cuff injury. Treatments available include all joint replacement procedures including hip, knee and shoulder.

Physical therapy

The physical therapy service at KIMS Hospital uniquely combines physiotherapy, osteopathy, women's health and sports medicine in one specialist team to provide physician-led treatments, bespoke recovery plans and individual assessments. Facilities include five spacious consultation rooms and a fully equipped gym. No waiting lists, early morning and late evening appointments and free onsite parking ensure prompt and convenient access to treatment.

Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology

KIMS Hospital provides rapid access to expert assessment and treatment of cardiac symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, blackouts and shortness of breath. With a state-of-the-art interventional suite, an outpatient Cardiology facility and an experienced multidisciplinary team, the hospital is equipped to offer a full range of cardiac diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including angiography, angioplasty, PCI stents, pacemaker fitting and cardioversion.

Choosing KIMS Hospital

KIMS Hospital strives to provide the best possible care, at every stage from diagnosis to recovery. The dedicated nursing teams will be with you every step of the way, and their expert consultants will ensure you have the treatment you need.

Patients can access the services at KIMS Hospital in a number of ways:

• Self pay
• Private health insurance
• NHS referral (e-Referrals/Choose and Book)