Medically reviewed by Mr Maneesh Ghei, Consultant Urological Surgeon (GMC: 5208045)
Private urologist costs in London are usually made up of 2 separate fees - a consultant fee for your appointment and a hospital fee for any tests or scans required [at Urocare London, an initial consultation with Mr Maneesh Ghei is £250 and a follow-up is £200] exclusive of any testing - for example, a PSA blood test is from £187 and a multiparametric prostate MRI starts from £797.
Key Takeaways
- An initial private urology consultation in London is typically £200-£300 and at Urocare London it’s £250.
- A follow-up consultation is £200.
- Hospital fees for tests and scans are separate and are charged by the hospital
- Self-pay patients don’t usually need a GP referral - however note that some insurers ask for one before they will settle a claim.
- Surgery and procedure costs depend on the procedure and the hospital and are quoted in full before you decide anything.
Cost is the question most people want answered before they pick up the phone and they can be hard to decipher online. Clinics tend to publish the consultation fee and go quiet on everything else which is how people run the risk of ending up with a bill they weren’t expecting.
“The fee that catches people out is never the consultation, it’s the hospital charge for the test afterwards. Those are 2 different invoices from 2 different organisations and patients aren’t always clear on this upfront.
If a man comes to me with a raised PSA I’ll tell him what the scan costs at the point I recommend it, not after he’s had it.”
Mr Maneesh Ghei, Consultant Urological Surgeon
What a private urologist costs in London
Across central London, an initial consultation with a consultant urologist generally sits between £200 and £300 and a follow-up between £150 and £250. The range reflects the length of the appointment and the hospital more than the consultant’s seniority.
Urocare London’s published fees are:
- Initial consultation with Mr Ghei - £250
- Follow-up consultation - £200
- Prostate health check - £250
- PSA blood test (hospital fee at The Wellington) - approximately £187
- PSA and urine analysis screening - from £297
- Multiparametric prostate MRI - from £797
Fees for extended consultations can vary and treatment costs depend entirely on the procedure. You can see the current list on the fees and insurance page.
Why there are 2 separate fees
This is the part that confuses people and it’s worth understanding before you book anywhere.
The consultant fee covers your time with the surgeon. That’s the consultation itself, the examination, the interpretation of your results and the clinical opinion you came for. It’s billed by the consultant’s practice.
The hospital fee covers everything the hospital provides - the blood testing, the scanning, the imaging report, the theatre and any facilities used and this portion is often billed by the hospital - this is why the same test can cost a different amount across varying hospitals.
What’s included in the consultation fee
An initial consultation with Mr Ghei runs to around 30 minutes and covers a full history, an examination where it’s appropriate, a review of any results or scans you bring with you and a clear plan for what happens next, ensuring that you leave knowing what is being considered, what tests would settle it and what each of those costs.
If you’re coming for a prostate assessment it’s worth reading what to expect at your first visit to the urologist before you come so you can get the most out of the appointment.
What tests and scans cost on top
Most urology questions are settled by one or 2 tests. The most common ones are:
- PSA blood test - around £187 as a hospital fee or from £297 combined with urine analysis as a screening package
- Multiparametric prostate MRI - from £797 and the scan that now comes before a biopsy rather than after it
- Flexible cystoscopy - a camera test of the bladder, priced per procedure. See what a private cystoscopy costs
- Ultrasound of the kidneys or bladder - priced per scan by the hospital
Not everybody needs all of these tests - the point of the initial consultation is to work out which specific tests answers your question, ensuring that testing costs are kept to a minimum.
If a raised PSA is what brings you to a Urologist, our article what counts as a dangerous PSA level explains how the number is interpreted by age.
Private Urology Consultation London
Know the cost before you book
An initial consultation with Mr Ghei is £250 and a follow-up is £200. Any test or scan is quoted to you in full before it's arranged so there's nothing to find out afterwards. Appointments are usually available within the same week and no GP referral is needed to self-pay.
Or call us on 020 3325 4699 (Mon to Fri, answered personally)
Want to understand the options first? See what a private urology consultation involves and what it costs
What treatment and surgery cost
Procedure costs can’t be published as a single figure because they depend on the operation, the length of the hospital stay and the hospital itself. A day-case camera procedure and an overnight stone operation are not comparable.
What you should expect from any private clinic is a written quote covering the surgeon’s fee, the anaesthetist’s fee and the hospital’s fee, before you commit and this enables you to make an informed decision.
At Urocare London a flexible cystoscopy starts from £2,000 all in, ureteroscopy with holmium laser for a kidney stone starts from £5,500 all in and UroLift for an enlarged prostate is from £9,740.
Shockwave treatment for a kidney stone is £2,240 per session, each covers the surgeon, the anaesthetist where one is needed and the hospital.
Will private medical insurance cover it
Mr Ghei is recognised by every major UK insurer and is a Bupa Platinum recognised consultant. Pre-authorisation is handled before your appointment so you arrive knowing where you stand.
Two things vary by policy and are worth checking with your insurer directly. The first is your excess, which you’ll pay regardless and the second is whether your policy requires a GP referral before it will settle a claim - the clinic does not need one but many insurers will request this.
How this compares with waiting on the NHS
The NHS constitutional standard is that patients should start consultant-led treatment within 18 weeks of referral and urology is one of the specialties where that target is routinely missed. You can check current performance in the NHS England referral to treatment waiting times data.
Going private doesn’t buy you a different answer but it does buy you the answer much sooner and this can save you a lot of time from worrying. For visible blood in the urine or a rising PSA, it’s about getting an investigation moving as soon as possible.
Getting a quote before you commit
Before you book you need to consider the following ….. what’s the consultation fee? What hospitals are you able to attend?
Where you’d be seen in London
Our consultation fees are the same wherever you are seen and we hold clinics at 4 private hospitals across London and Hertfordshire, which means you can usually choose whichever is easiest for you to reach:
- The Wellington Hospital, Platinum Medical Centre, 15-17 Lodge Road, St John’s Wood, London NW8 7JA
- King Edward VII’s Hospital, Beaumont Street, Marylebone, London W1G
- Highgate Hospital, 17-19 View Road, Highgate, London N6 4DJ
- HCA Outpatients and Diagnostics, Beaufort House, Elstree Waterfront, Hertfordshire WD6 3BS
Hospital fees can differ between sites because each hospital sets its own, so we confirm the full cost for your chosen location before anything is arranged. Clinic days and times do vary and it is worth calling 020 3325 4699 to check before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private urologist cost in London?
An initial consultation with a consultant urologist in London typically costs between £200 and £300. At Urocare London an initial consultation with Mr Maneesh Ghei is £250 and a follow-up is £200. Tests and scans are charged separately by the hospital.
Is the hospital test fee included in the consultation fee?
No. The consultant fee covers your appointment and clinical care and the hospital fee covers tests, scans and facilities. They’re billed separately. Both are explained to you before anything is arranged.
Do I need a GP referral to book privately?
Self-pay patients can book directly with no GP referral. Some insurers require one before they will settle a claim so check your policy if you’re going through insurance.
Will my private medical insurance cover a urology consultation?
Mr Ghei is recognised by all major UK insurers and is a Bupa Platinum recognised consultant. Pre-authorisation is arranged before your appointment. Your excess and any referral requirement depend on your individual policy.
How quickly can I be seen privately?
New patient appointments are usually available within the same week. If a scan is needed it’s generally arranged within days of the consultation rather than weeks.
Where in London can I see a private urologist?
Mr Ghei holds clinics at The Wellington Hospital in St John’s Wood NW8, King Edward VII’s Hospital in Marylebone W1G, Highgate Hospital in N6 and HCA Elstree in Hertfordshire WD6. The consultation fee is the same at each one so you can simply choose whichever is most convenient.
