How can I see a Urologist?

Most Consultant Urologists work in NHS hospitals. To obtain an appointment your will need to visit your GP first. If your GP thinks that you require a specialist urological opinion he will refer you to a local NHS hospital. You will usually have a choice of hospitals. If your GP suspects urological cancer your first hospital appointment should be within two weeks, and treatment should be carried out within two months. If the problem is not cancer you may wait considerably longer, but you should be treated within 18 weeks of referral.

Although, overall, NHS urology services are good, when you are referred to an NHS hospital neither you or your GP will be usually able to specify which named consultant you see, and you may also not have the choice whether you are seen first by either a proper consultant, or one of his team. Because of this you will often have to wait for a second referral within the department to see the appropriate consultant with the specific surgical skills related to your complaint. iIn addition, if you require an operation you may not be able to choose who performs it.
 
Making an appointment to see a private urologist will allow you to choose which urologist you see, at a time and place thats suitable to you. If you choose North London Urology you can be seen within 48 hours, even if your symptoms are very mild, and will have a much longer time allocated for your consultation than is possible on the NHS.

To arrange an appointment to see a private urologist at North London Urology you can ring up yourself and do not require a GP referral, although if you have medical insurance a GP referral letter is usually a policy requirement. Investigations will be fully discussed and arranged at your convenience, and you will have access to some of the best facilities available.

If you see a private Urologist every aspect of your care will be delivered by a Consultant Urologist. At North London Urology we have particular expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, however If your complaint requires another kind of specialised urological surgery we have intimate knowledge of, and collaborate closely with, the best surgeons at particular operations in the London and Essex area to obtain the best possible outcome for the individual patient.