Do I need a referral?
Most insurers ask for a GP or physiotherapist referral before they will authorise an appointment. If you are paying for yourself you are welcome to contact my secretary directly, although a referral letter is always helpful.
Patient information
Everything you need before your appointment
Practical information about referrals, insurance, what to bring and what happens next.
Insured patients
Please contact your insurer before your appointment and obtain an authorisation number, and bring your policy details with you. My secretary can help if anything is unclear.
Self-funding patients
Fixed-price consultation and treatment packages are available. My secretary will give you clear costs before anything is booked, so there are no surprises.
Your first appointment
Allow around 30 minutes. Bring any previous scans or reports, a list of your medication, and wear something that makes it easy to examine your shoulder and arm. Please feel free to bring someone with you.
Scans and investigations
Not every problem needs a scan. Where imaging or nerve conduction studies would genuinely change the plan, they can usually be arranged quickly on the same site.
If surgery is recommended
We will discuss what the operation involves, the recovery timeline, the risks and the realistic outcome. You will have time to think it over, and nothing is booked until you are ready.
Recovery and follow-up
Rehabilitation is a large part of a good result. You will be given a clear plan, and follow-up appointments are arranged so that progress can be checked at sensible intervals.
Important
The information on this website is general and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. If you are unwell, in severe pain, or have sudden weakness or numbness, please contact your GP or NHS 111, or attend an emergency department.
For appointment enquiries call 07548 380901 or see the contact page.
Let's look at this together
A consultation is a conversation. We work out what is going on, talk through every reasonable option, and agree a plan that suits your life.
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