Question 1

What is the difference between a private GP and an NHS GP?

Accepted Answer

Appointments with Dr Waduud are 30 and 60 minutes, compared with a typical 10-minute NHS appointment. You choose to see Dr Waduud specifically and you are seen promptly without a waiting list, so you pay the consultation fee directly. The longer appointment time means there is proper time to listen, examine, and discuss everything you need.

Question 2

How much does a private GP appointment cost?

Accepted Answer

A 30-minute appointment costs £199 and a 60-minute appointment costs £349.

Question 3

Do I need health insurance?

Accepted Answer

No. This is a self-pay (private pay) practice. You do not need health insurance to book an appointment. All fees are paid directly before the appointment.

Question 4

What happens if I need a blood test or ECG?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests and ECGs can usually be arranged on the same day at the Tower Bridge Hospital, depending on availability. These are charged directly to you by the clinic, separately from the consultation fee, and will always be discussed and agreed with you before they are arranged.

Question 5

What happens if I need a scan?

Accepted Answer

Scans can be arranged through the Tower Bridge Hospital. These are charged directly to you by the clinic, separately from the consultation fee, and will always be discussed and agreed with you before they are arranged.

Question 6

Can I use private health insurance?

Accepted Answer

Most private medical insurers do not directly cover private GP consultations, but they may cover the costs of specialist referrals and investigations that follow your appointment. It is always worth checking your policy.

Question 7

Will I always see the same doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr Mohammed Waduud sees every patient himself. There are no locums, no substitutes, and no physician associates.

Question 8

Can a private GP refer me to a specialist?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr Waduud has a trusted network of consultant specialists through Tower Bridge Hospital. Referrals are made promptly, often within 24 to 48 hours.

Question 9

Is Dr Waduud available for telephone or video consultations?

Accepted Answer

Telephone and video appointments are available at the same rates as face-to-face consultations, and are offered at the discretion of Dr Waduud where clinically appropriate.

Question 10

Where are the clinics located?

Accepted Answer

Dr Waduud consults at the Tower Bridge Hospital, 97–99 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DT. The closest station is Aldgate East; the clinic is also near Whitechapel and Liverpool Street.

Question 11

What should I bring to my appointment?

Accepted Answer

When you book your first appointment, you will be asked to complete a short new patient form. Please bring relevant medical letters, test results and a list of current medications to your appointment. It is advised that you request and gain access to your NHS health app.

Question 12

Does Dr Waduud speak any languages other than English?

Accepted Answer

Dr Waduud is fluent in Sylheti Bangla and welcomes patients from diverse backgrounds.

Question 13

What is a Leg Pain Clinic?

Accepted Answer

A specialist leg pain appointment costs £349 and includes a 60-minute consultation, an ankle-brachial pressure index, recommendations for relevant investigations and relevant referrals (if needed).

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