If you are paying for your own treatment, then a referral is not necessary although in general it is preferred. The majority of insurers will require a GP referral before authorising a consultation, investigations or any treatment. Many of our referrals come from physiotherapists and insurers will now accept that mode of referral. We advise you though to check with your private insurer as to whether you require a referral letter.

While most people being treated in the private sector will have insurance cover, an increasing number are choosing to fund their own treatment. There is no need for a referral letter for self funding patients. If you would like to obtain an idea of costs, we would be happy to base an estimate on the information you are able to provide. Please contact the surgeons’ secretary directly and she can happily answer any questions regarding self funding and book you in for an initial consultation.

Our surgeons are recognised as a Specialist Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons by all the major insurance companies, including AXA PPP, Aviva, BUPA, Cigna, Vitality Health, etc. Patients seeking a consultation or treatment under their medical insurance policy usually require a referral from their GP or a physiotherapist. It is advisable to contact your insurance company before your first consultation or if any investigations or surgery are planned to confirm that they will cover the costs. You will need to obtain an authorisation code from them and give it to the hospital so private treatment can be carried out.