DocTap Deep Dive Review: London’s Fast, Clear, and User-Friendly Private GP
Aug 13
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Overview
DocTap offers rapid-access private GP care across London—with nine central clinics and a reliable video appointment option. It’s known for transparent pricing, same-day testing, and well-trained, GMC-registered clinicians, but it’s not built for ongoing chronic care.
Locations & Formats
DocTap runs nine clinics in central London:
Bond Street (W1)
Canary Wharf (E14)
Clapham (SW4)
Hammersmith (W6)
King’s Cross & Euston (WC1)
Liverpool Street & Bank (EC2)
London Bridge (SE1)
Swiss Cottage (NW3)
Victoria (SW1)
You can choose:
In-person appointments
Video consultations
Onsite lab testing, with rapid results at Liverpool St & King’s Cross
Pricing Structure
GP Appointments
In-clinic (15 min): £75 on weekdays, £95 on weekends
In-clinic (25 min): £115 weekdays, £150 weekends
Follow-up (10 min): £40 weekdays, £50 weekends
Video GP (15 min): £55 weekdays, £70 weekends
Video follow-up (10 min): £30 weekdays, £40 weekends
Other services:
STI tests: From £59
Health screens: From £99
Blood tests (A–Z): From £40 + £20 handling fee + consult fee
Test Pricing Comparison
DocTap: HbA1c ~£45 + £20 handling + consult. FBC ~£40 + £20 handling + consult
London Doctors Clinic (LDC): HbA1c ~£70 + consult; FBC+ESR ~£63 + consult; LFT ~£64 + consult
Verdict: DocTap’s blood testing setup is more affordable by around £20–£30, though you must also account for the additional handling charge.
Clinical Services & Capabilities
DocTap offers a wide range of services including:
Prescriptions, referrals, sick notes, and medical letters—all included in the consult (unless requested separately)
Sexual health, women’s health, mental health, wound care, injections, ear wax removal, and health screens—all delivered by GMC-registered, NHS-trained GPs
What They Don’t Do
Do not prescribe: controlled drugs (S2/S3), weight-loss injectables, or high-risk medications requiring close follow-up
Do not accept standalone phlebotomy—patients must book a GP consult first
Do not manage chronic diseases long-term—continuity care is not their model
Doctor Quality & Continuity
All GPs are GMC-registered, NHS-trained, and adhere to strict clinical governance standards
You can choose your clinician and even rebook with the same GP—building a degree of continuity
DocTap formally prevents incentives for unnecessary tests—integrity is baked into their approach
Ideal for…
People needing quick, transparent care (fast consults, same-day testing, or prescriptions)
Users who value choice—male or female GP, clinic or video only
Business travellers or commuters needing healthcare near their office
Not ideal for…
Patients with complex or chronic conditions who need ongoing management and continuity with the same GP
Those needing controlled medication or complex prescribing
Users looking for “hidden extras”—you must factor in the handling test fee and always book with a GP first
Summary
Locations: 9 London clinics + video — same-day, evenings, weekends
Price: In-person from £75; video from £55; blood tests ~£40 + £20 handling + consult
Services: Full GP, tests, letters, sexual & women’s health, mental health, minor procedures
Treatment Boundaries: No controlled drugs, no standalone tests, not for chronic disease
Doctors: NHS-trained & GMC-certified; choice of clinician & transparent policies