Key Takeaways:
- Miss Rakhee Nayar sees private patients at two hospitals: Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich and Fairfield Independent Hospital in St Helens.
- Fairfield Independent Hospital and St Helens Hospital are separate hospitals. Fairfield, on Crank Road, is where she sees private patients in St Helens. St Helens Hospital is the NHS hospital where she works as a consultant.
- Circle Cheshire in Northwich is Miss Nayar’s main private practice.
- You don’t have to pick a site yourself. Ask which location suits your procedure and your journey when you book.
Miss Rakhee Nayar sees private patients at two hospitals: Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich, her main private practice, and Fairfield Independent Hospital in St Helens. For most people the choice comes down to which one is easier to reach.
One thing to clear up first. Fairfield Independent Hospital is in Crank, on the edge of St Helens, not in Warrington, and it isn’t the same hospital as St Helens Hospital a few miles away. Mixing the two up is an easy mistake to make, and this guide sets out what’s where.
The two locations at a glance
| Location | Where it is | What happens there |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Cheshire Clinic | The Courtyard, Hall Lane, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6DG | Consultations and Mohs surgery, Miss Nayar’s main private practice |
| Fairfield Independent Hospital | Crank Road, Crank, St Helens WA11 7RS | Consultations and Mohs surgery, closer for many patients from Merseyside |
Circle Cheshire, Northwich
Circle Cheshire is where Miss Nayar holds her main private practice. It’s a modern private hospital with day-case theatres and on-site diagnostics, which matters for Mohs, since each layer needs processing and microscope review before the next decision is made.
It sits just off the A559 at Wincham, a few minutes from Northwich town centre, with free patient parking on site. It’s within reasonable reach of Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Stockport and Warrington. Mohs surgery at Circle Cheshire has directions and how to book.
Fairfield Independent Hospital, St Helens
Fairfield is a well-established independent hospital in the village of Crank, on the north side of St Helens. Miss Nayar both consults and operates here, so a diagnosis and the surgery itself can both happen on this site without needing to travel elsewhere.
It’s the more practical option if you’re coming from St Helens itself, Warrington, Wigan or much of Merseyside, roughly fifteen minutes from Warrington and around half an hour from central Liverpool. Since May 2025, Fairfield has been part of Circle Health Group, the same group that runs Circle Cheshire, though it has kept its own name and its own site.
Free patient parking is available, and it’s a rural setting reached easily from the M6 and M62 rather than a town-centre hospital, so allow a little extra time at school-run hours.
Is St Helens Hospital the same as Fairfield?
No. St Helens Hospital, on Marshalls Cross Road, is a different hospital from Fairfield Independent Hospital, though both are in St Helens. St Helens Hospital is part of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where Miss Nayar works as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon. Her private patients in St Helens are seen at Fairfield.
If you’ve been told you’re booked in at “St Helens”, check which of the two hospitals that means, since the postcodes and the journey are different.
What decides which site you’re offered
Mainly where you live and what’s being done. Rather than assuming, ask when you book which site suits your procedure. It’s a short conversation and it saves a wasted journey.
Insurance and booking at both hospitals
Miss Nayar treats both insured and self-pay patients at both locations, though it’s worth confirming with your insurer which hospital is covered under your policy before booking, since recognition can vary by hospital as well as by insurer. Insurance & Self-Pay covers how that process works in more detail.
There are three ways to book: send an enquiry through the site, call Lisa, Miss Nayar’s secretary, on 07740 306144, or book online through Circle Health Group. Bring your referral letter or biopsy result if you already have one.
FAQ
Is Fairfield Independent Hospital in Warrington?
No. Fairfield Independent Hospital is in Crank, on the edge of St Helens, about fifteen minutes from Warrington. It’s a common mix-up, but the hospital itself is in St Helens.
Are Fairfield Independent Hospital and St Helens Hospital the same place?
No. They’re separate hospitals, both in St Helens but with different addresses. Fairfield Independent Hospital is on Crank Road and is where Miss Nayar sees private patients. St Helens Hospital, on Marshalls Cross Road, is an NHS hospital.
Does Miss Nayar see private patients at St Helens Hospital?
No. St Helens Hospital is where she works as an NHS consultant. Her private patients are seen at Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich and Fairfield Independent Hospital in St Helens.
Can I choose which location I’m treated at?
You can say which hospital is easiest for you, and the team will confirm whether that works for the procedure you need.
Does my insurance cover treatment at both locations?
It depends on your policy and insurer, so check with them before booking, since hospital recognition can vary even within the same insurance plan.
Recommended
- Insurance & Self-Pay: Private Mohs Surgery UK
- About Miss Rakhee Nayar
- Mohs Surgery at Circle Cheshire, Northwich
- Mohs Surgery at Fairfield Independent Hospital, St Helens
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