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Hospital in Kent, England
KIMS Hospital | |
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Kent Institute of Medicine and Surgery | |
KIMS Hospital Main Entrance | |
Shown in Kent | |
Geography | |
Location | Maidstone, Kent, England |
Coordinates | 51°17′10″N 0°33′24″E / 51.28615°N 0.55662°E / 51.28615; 0.55662 |
Organisation | |
Care system | Private |
Services | |
Emergency department | No |
History | |
Opened | 2014 |
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent private hospital in Kent. It is situated in Maidstone and treats privately insured, self-funding and NHS patients. Primary specialties are orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, breast surgery and general surgery. The hospital is situated on the Kent Medical Campus, off Junction 7 of the M20 Motorway. LycaHealth, which owns medical centres in Orpington and Canary Wharf, became its majority shareholder in October 2021.
History
The hospital, which was designed by David Morley Architects and built by Vinci Construction, opened in 2014. The hospital acquired Sevenoaks Medical Centre in January 2020 to offer private and NHS consultations, and diagnostic services. LycaHealth acquired a majority stake in KIMS Hospital in October 2021.
Facilities
KIMS Hospital is home to a Interventional Cardiology facility in Kent. It was the first hospital in Kent to offer Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for joint replacement surgery which allows for greater precision and improved recovery time for patients.
Awards
In 2023, the Hospital’s Theatre Department was awarded the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) accreditation for high standards of patient safety across their five theatres.
References
- "KIMS Hospital confirms it will receive share of £140m as LycaHealth becomes Maidstone site's majority shareholder". Kent on line. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- "Funding finally agreed for £80m hospital in Kent". Building Better Healthcare. 2 April 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- "Prince to open new hospital". Kent Online. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- "Hospital buys up medical centre". Kent Online. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- Davies, Maria (15 October 2021). "LycaHealth acquires KIMS Hospital in Kent". LaingBuisson News. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- "Innovative knee surgery technology available in Kent". Kent Online. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- "KIMS Hospital High Standards Recognised". AFPP. 3 January 2024.