About Courtfield Private Practice

Dr Tim Ladbrooke and Dr Jill Harling, husband and wife team, founded Courtfield Private Practice over 25 years ago. Courtfield is proud to continue to be a family-owned and family-run private general practice, with Tim and Jill’s daughter, Dr Sophie Ladbrooke, joining the team in 2022.

Courtfield has a wonderful team of long established doctors who work closely together – Dr Laura Wood joined in 2011, Dr Clare Thompson and Dr Ebba Khalil in 2014 and Dr Russell Ward in 2016. Dr Krishan Joseph is the newest member of our team having joined in 2024.

We are a family practice who delight in looking after patients from the newborn period to the elderly. In addition to routine family general practice we have particular expertise in paediatrics as well as health screening for both men and women.

You can visit us for an individual consultation or as part of our membership scheme. We offer consultations in person, by phone, video, email and also offer home visits.

As an independent organisation our Courtfield doctors have the freedom to refer to the top specialists in their fields, across the range of private hospitals in London, to ensure our patients receive the best care.

We serve our local community alongside patients from all over the world who value our expertise. Continuity of care and a commitment to care are our core values.

Dr Krishan Joseph is also available out of hours to answer your calls and provide home visits when the surgery is closed. He can be contacted directly on 07960 460 204.

Courtfield Private Practice Waiting Room

Courtfield Private Practice Waiting Room with a children's table

Courtfield Private Practice Waiting Room fish tank

Courtfield Private Practice Waiting Room wall art

Courtfield private Practice, Courtfield Gardens SW5

Testimonials

“We are extremely happy with Dr Ladbrooke and everyone at Courtfield Private Practice. Everyone is friendly, happy and caring while providing wonderful medical services. Thank you!”

Riza, Knightsbridge

“Ability to make Saturday appointments and appointments early in the morning and late in the evening is very helpful”

Simon, Fulham

“I cannot thank you enough for the speedy email. It was very kind of you to let me know as soon as you had the results. Your empathy and professionalism are unmatched.”

Micaela, London

A wonderful practice that has been an important part of mine and my now adult daughters’ lives for well over 20 years. The care my mother received from Drs Harling and Ladbroke during her terminal illness was incredible. This is a very special practice with very special doctors.

Janet, Belgravia

Dr Thompson has treated me on various occasions over approximately 10 years. Each time, she has listened to my concerns and offered sound medical advice. I don’t feel like I have just visited a doctor – I feel I am meeting with someone who knows and understands me. I would thoroughly recommend Dr Thompson.

Alex Lowther

“I am very lucky to have a doctor so kind, patient and understanding… You make us feel we can ask you anything, and you will always give us the best, most practical help with your network of contacts”

Jo, Knightsbridge

“Having has some concerns (I am now 80), I consulted Dr Russell Ward of Courtfield Private Practice, who has been my GP for over 2 years. As always, he was – and is – extremely thorough, an excellent diagnostician and a doctor on whom I know I can rely completely.”

Neville Bass

I used the Courtfield out of hours service late on a Sunday night in June 2025 and was extremely impressed. Dr Joseph came at the agreed time, was thorough, reassuring and very competent. I had a follow up call and text after the appointment to check everything was alright. I cannot recommend the service and Dr Joseph highly enough.

Joana Quina

Dr. Jill Harling has been my doctor for many years, and I hold her in the highest regard. She is a rare kind of doctor—one who truly listens, cares, and provides exceptional support. Her professionalism is outstanding, and her good sense of humor is invaluable, especially when managing the challenges of chronic, long-term health conditions.

Caroline, Kensington

“Thank you for another year of such wonderful care and for always fitting us in, even when you’re busy. You’re such a great doctor but somehow you always make us feel like we’re popping in to see a friend! How wonderful is that?!”

Ffiona, Kensington

“Thank you so much for all your help over the last very hard month. We are so grateful. You are the best!”

Marcel, South Kensington

“Thank you, everyone at Courtfield Private Practice, for looking after our family for so many years. It will be hard to beat this level of service and professionalism when we are looking for our next primary care. Wishing you all the best and thank you again!”

Melinda, South Kensington

“Courtfield Private Practice, and Dr Laura Wood in particular, are brilliant – professional, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.”

Robin Hindle Fisher

“Best private GP practice in West London. Courtfield embodies the spirit of being a “family doctor” practice in every way – cannot recommend them highly enough. 100% worth it”

Maximilian Behrens

“Lovely Practice with delightful staff”

Annabelle, Sussex

“The best private practice in the area. Always a warm welcome, and wonderful, professional care from doctors with a wide variety of expertise. Cannot recommend more highly.”

Deborah Stainton

“Thanks for all your kindness and support through one of my toughest years”

Caroline, Earl’s Court

“The Courtfield Private Practice is an incredible group of doctors. We have been members for over 5 years now and have received the most impeccable service. They are great with children, newborn and women’s health. A particular mention goes to dr Khalil, dr Sophie Ladbrooke, Dr Tim Ladbrooke and Dr Laura Wood.”

Arianna Ricciotti

Dr Ladbrooke – Amazing Doctor, has followed my son since he was 2 weeks old. Always put me and my son at ease. Careful and detailed explanation of what he is doing, empathetic and wonderful attitude, approachable- I have complete trust in him

Robert & Lucy, Chelsea

My wife and I have been patients with Courtfield Private GP Practice for many years. The service offered is a significant cut above the rest. Dr Tim Ladbrooke is imbued with a great sense of compassion. Dr Wood and Dr Ward are also most pleasant and caring. We cannot imagine finding a better private surgery.

Stephen, Islington