Why "Go Private"
Experience faster treatment, personalized care, and consultant-led surgery in premium facilities
Supporting NHS Excellence
Committed to delivering the highest standards of NHS and private joint care.
I am extremely passionate about the NHS and our joint replacement unit at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, which is my base NHS hospital. The NHS care we provide at Maelor Hospital is second to none.
Unfortunately, due to an extremely large number of patients awaiting joint replacement surgery, what happens before you are admitted to the ward is beyond our control. The end result is a significant backlog of patients awaiting assessment and treatment for hip and knee disorders.
For this reason, many patients ask me about private care. There are some advantages of private care for your joint treatment. You can use your private insurance or self-fund your private care as you prefer.
Avoid NHS Queues
Current NHS waiting times in North Wales are affected by various factors including winter pressures, staff shortages, and bed availability
GP Referral to Outpatient
Surgery Wait Time
Consultation Length
Timing Matters for Outcomes
Unfortunately, prolonged waiting times can adversely affect joint replacement outcomes. On a private basis, you can be seen within a few days to a maximum of a couple of weeks to start your much needed treatment much sooner than would otherwise be possible.
Premium Private Care Benefits
Experience healthcare designed around your needs, not just your condition
Fast-Track Treatment
Skip lengthy NHS waiting lists and start your treatment within days, not months
Your Schedule
Appointments arranged at times that suit you - evenings and weekends available
Choose Your Surgeon
Select your consultant based on experience, expertise and patient testimonials
Consultant-Led Care
Your consultant performs your surgery personally - not delegated to junior doctors
Premium Facilities
Access to modern private hospitals with single rooms and hotel-style amenities
Personalized Attention
More consultation time and continuity of care throughout your journey
Get Seen at Your Convenience
Your consultation and any treatment required will be tailored and arranged according to your convenience and preferred time.
- Evening appointments available
- Weekend consultations
- Online pre-consultation
- Rapid booking process
Choose Your Consultant
The current system in NHS does not allow 'named referral' to a specific consultant. On a private basis you can choose the specialist consultant of your choice based on their experience, credentials, results and of course testimonials.
"Consultant-Led" vs "Consultant-Delivered" Service
It is important that we have future doctors to deliver orthopaedic care to our patients. We do have a GMC and trust level responsibility to provide training to our junior doctors in NHS settings. This includes consultation and also operative training.
NHS Model
Consultant-Led Care
- Consultant oversees your care
- Junior doctors may perform consultations
- Training surgeons may assist in surgery
- Educational hospital environment
- Care delivered by team approach
Private Care
Consultant-Delivered Service
- Your chosen consultant personally sees you
- Consultant performs your surgery themselves
- Direct access to senior expertise
- Continuity throughout your journey
- 100% consultant-delivered care
"All your private care will be delivered personally by the specialist consultant chosen by you"
Supporting Medical Training
However on a private basis, all your care will be delivered personally by the specialist consultant chosen by you. This ensures consistency, expertise, and direct accountability throughout your entire treatment journey.
Approved Insurance Providers
I am an approved surgeon to see and treat patients insured with the following providers
Bupa
AXA PPP Healthcare
Aviva
WPA
Vitality Health
Cigna
The Exeter
Healix
CS Healthcare
Benenden Health
Freedom Healthcare
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