Private Patients
I offer professional consultations, investigations, and management of a comprehensive range of hepatology and gastroenterology conditions.
I have admitting rights or practice privileges at Nuffield Health Warwickshire (Leamington Spa) and Circle Health Group The Meriden (Coventry) Hospitals. Elective admission or urgent transfer from NHS hospitals is restricted, assessed on a case by case basis, and subject to the patient’s clinical status.
Local hospital Covid policy applies - Covid swab and self-isolation.
N.B. A request for transfer to NHS care midway through a care episode may involve a new referral via the standard NHS pathway. This may entail seeing a different NHS consultant, and access to NHS tests or treatment would not normally be sooner.
My consultation and procedure fee schedule are typically met by the major insurance providers. The consultation fees have not changed since 2013.
Notes for members of AXA Health.
AXA Health have introduced a contract and separate fees for fee-limited and fee-approved specialists.
As I have not entered into a contract with AXA Health, they consider me a fee-limited specialist for any procedures performed. The consultation fees and non-endoscopy investigations should not be affected.
There is no increase in the fees for endoscopy procedures performed, but I will continue to invoice the legacy tariff or AXA Health fee-approved specialist fees. You may be liable for the 20% fee shortfall if it is not covered by AXA Health.
To Make an Appointment
Please use the contact form to request an appointment and for simple queries. For urgent or specific queries, please ring the medical secretary during daytime hours, or leave a phone message.
Private patients with an emergency query about a recent procedure should follow the discharge information sheet instructions or ring the private hospital reception/wards.
All contacts will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note we are unable to divulge or discuss any medical details about a patient to a third party without expressed/ written consent by the patient.
Outside of my secretary's working hours, appointments can also be requested directly through the private hospitals’ Appointment or Patient Services Office. The Appointment Office contact number at Warwickshire Nuffield Hospital is 01926 436 332.
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital
The Chase,
Old Milverton Lane,
Leamington Spa CV32 6RW
Secretary: Ms Michelle Huxley
Clinic availability:
Mondays 4:30pm – 7pm
Circle Health Group (CHG) The Meriden Hospital
University Hospital Site,
Clifford Bridge Road,
Coventry CV2 2LQ
CHG National Enquiry Centre
Clinic availability:
Elective Day Case endoscopies currently
Medical insured patients are advised to check with their insurers about the requirement for a GP referral letter. Open (or insurer directed) referrals relating to certain insurers and funding products are welcomed at both hospitals.
If you need to change or cancel an appointment, we do expect a minimum of 24 hours notice. We reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee for failure to keep an appointment, or for cancellation at short notice.
Consultation fees
The standard fees are £195 for the first consultation (20-25 minutes), and £125 for a follow up consultation (15-20 minutes). Extended consultation may be charged pro rata. The secretaries will be able to confirm this for you at booking.
For insured patients, the invoice is sent directly to your insurer for settlement. Patients who self fund outpatient consultations may be requested to pay the full balance on the day of the consultation.
Your GP will be informed of the consultations, investigations and management by letter unless you request otherwise.
Endoscopy Investigation and Treatment
I will perform all endoscopic procedures myself. I am a fee assured BUPA consultant, and adhere to all other major insurers' published tariff for procedures.
N.B. The specialist's procedure fees are normally separate to the invoices from the hospital for the procedures or other tests carried out. The invoices will usually be sent directly to your insurer for settlement. The patient remains liable for any fees incurred that are not covered in full by their insurance.
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