Your pathway to respiratory health
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Consultation
Initial consultations last around 30 minutes and involve discussing your clinical history and performing a physical examination to help identify a potential cause of your symptoms.
We will then whether further diagnostic tests are required and identify a timeframe in which these can be done.
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I want to know what you expect and together we will make a plan about how to move forward.
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Diagnosis
Diagnostic tests are often required to investigate your symptoms. Some of these can be done on the same day (blood tests, chest x-ray) and others will need to be booked for a later date (lung function, CT scans).
Rest assured you will be informed of all test dates and times and when the results are available.
Our patient portal means you always have access to your information when you want it.
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Management
Once a diagnosis is reached, you may require treatment. Some conditions may involve advice only and others nothing specific. It isn’t always about taking medication.
I will discuss any indicated treatment with you in detail and inform you of important benefits as well as risks.
We will make plans to follow things up when it suits you.
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To ensure long-term care of your medical condition, we always inform your general practitioner of ongoing issues and new medication
Regardless of location, rest assured that you will receive a warm welcome at a leading London based hospital. ​Whether it's an initial consultation for a new symptom or review of a known problem, I am here to help.​ If you would like to discuss what each service includes and what to expect on the day, please get in touch and we will guide you through the process from start to finish.
Dr Patel offers a range of consultations and care services to his patients.
Outpatient consultation services are available to both new and existing patients, and can be booked online, via telephone, or through our booking form. You can also book directly through your chosen hospital.
Consultation fees for self-paying patients will be disclosed before the first appointment so that you are clear with what to expect. Fees for patients with medical health insurance are set by the insurance provider.
Dr Patel also offers inpatient respiratory consultations and care, virtual consultations and second opinions. Please speak to your responsible clinician if you would like a specialist respiratory opinion from me.
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Need your medication quickly?
Starting medication promptly is important. I can provide secure digital prescriptions directly to any UK based pharmacy that suits you for quick and efficient dispensing, thus minimising time between diagnosis and treatment.
Self paying or have health insurance?
Dr Patel welcomes self-funding patients and those with medical health insurance. Dr Patel is registered and recognised by most major medical health insurers. We promise to be open, honest and transparent with all costs and inform you of any costs incurred by tests and treatments before requesting them.
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Before your first consultation you will receive a document that outlines how any fees are issued and what is included in a consultation with me.
