GP Newsletter - Pinehill Hospital

GP Newsletter
Summer Edition 2015
Message from Paul
Tempest, Pinehill General
Manager
I am delighted to introduce the new style GP Newsletter,
bringing to you all that is new at Pinehill!
Pinehill continues to go from strength to strength with
continually improving quality results and more patients
coming to us from an ever widening catchment area.
The next few months will see us investing in new
services and consultants, as well as carrying out further
refurbishment around the hospital to the benefit of your
patients. We are always keen to hear your views so please
let us know what you need from Pinehill and whether the
services we provide meet your requirements. We are keen
to ensure that this is the private hospital of choice for you
and your patients and always find your feedback invaluable.
I do hope this newsletter is of use and interest to you but
if you have any suggestions or improvements or have any
questions at all about Pinehill, please do not hesitate to
contact Christine Scott on 01462 427207
Key Messages
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Easy to contact – call the NHS office at Pinehill
on 01462 427218 or for private patients call
01462 427207
•
Easy to refer – via the on line referral system or fax
or paper referral
•
Fast access for private patients – we aim to offer
initial outpatient appointments within 3 working days
•
Consultants see private patients all through their
treatment including surgery
•
Complexity – Orthopaedics and PROMS
outcomes, Spinal surgery expertise, Consultant
Oncologists & development of Cancer services
linked to the new Cancer Centre developments
opening later this year in the East region
Pinehill Hospital, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 9QZ
www.pinehill hospital.co.uk | 01462 422 822
Pinehill Announces Simple
Non Invasive Downs Test
for Pregnant Mums
Mr Salvesen, a highly respected Gynaecologist, now
offers a non-invasive test at Pinehill to check for Downs
Syndrome. A simple blood sample is taken from the
mother from 10 weeks and sent off for analysis. The
result of the blood test (Harmony), is accurate to
more than 99% in Downs syndrome, 98% of Edwards
syndrome and 80% of Patau’s syndrome and the results
are known within 14 days. This is great news for couples
because it eliminates the risk of miscarriage which is a
possibility when invasive tests are carried out. This is now
one of the most accurate non-invasive tests to predict the
chance of a chromosomal abnormality in a pregnancy.
The process is very simple;
•An ultrasound scan is carried out
•Blood is taken from the vein in the woman’s arm
(like any other blood test)
•The tubes are immediately packaged and sent
for analysis
•The result is usually available within 12-14 days
The test is currently available at Pinehill for £500
(this includes the initial Consultation with Mr Salvesen)
Consultants at Pinehill
Consultant
Mr Frank Conroy
Plastic Surgeon
Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons (IAPS). British
Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
British Medical Laser Association (BMLA)
NHS Base
Bedford Hospital, Bedford
Consultant
Breast Reconstruction, Breast Augmentation, Breast
Enlargement, Breast Reduction, Mastopexy (breast
uplift). Body contouring, Labiaplasty, Liposuction,
Matsopexy, Abdominoplasty, Mini-Abdominoplasty,
Brachioplasty (arm lift), Thigh Lift. Face Lift, Brow Lift,
Chin Augmentation/Reduction, Fillers and wrinkle
reduction, Blepharoplasty, Otoplasty, Pinnaplasty. Skin
Cancer, ‘Lumps & Bumps’, scar revision, Tattoo removal.
Hand surgery. Non-Surgical cosmetic treatments.
Clinical Interest
Accomplished and experienced in all spine conditions:
Back Pain; Neck Pain; Arm Pain; Sciatica; Complex
Spine Pain; Second Opinion; Deformity; Full range of
Discectomies, Micro Surgery and Decompressions; Disc
Replacements; Lumbar, Cervical and Thoracic Fusions;
Fusionless Stabilisation; Minimal Invasive (MIS); Injections
(Nerve Root blocks, Facet Injections, Caudal Epidurals,
Rhizotomies, Radiofrequency; Co-ablation);Occupational
Injury; Accidents; Medicolegal & Personal Injury;
Degenerative Disc Disease; Nerve pain; Fractures;
Infection; Tumours; Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty. Mr Venki Sundaram
Ophthalmic Surgeon
• Cataract Surgery (particularly in people with Retinal
conditions)
Royal College of Ophthalmologists. American Academy
of Ophthalmology. American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgeons. General Medical Council
• General Ophthalmic conditions
Mr Nana Osei
Spinal Surgeon
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. British
Association of Spinal Surgeons. Member of North
American Spine Society. Member of the Royal
College of Surgeons. General Medical Council
NHS Base
Luton and Dunstable. University Hospital
Spine Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery:
Consultant
Clinical Interest
NHS Base
Luton and Dunstable. University Hospital
Clinical Interest
Medical Retina (Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye
Disease, Retinal Vein Occlusion)
• Glaucoma
Specialist Procedures
• Intravitreal injections (e.g. Lucentis) for retinal conditions
• Cataract Surgery with monofocal, toric and
multifocal lenses
• Retinal Laser for Diabetic Eye Disease
• Laser for Glaucoma
Pinehill Consultant Chosen for New Dehli
International Conference
Mr Nikhil Vasdev, Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon was recently selected as international
faculty at the prestigious Vatikutti Robotic Foundation, USA international meeting in New Delhi . He
is only one of two Urological Surgeons from the UK selected as faculty for the meeting to discuss his
expertise in Robotic Urological Surgery for Bladder and Prostate Cancer. Mr Vasdev joined Pinehill
Hospital in November 2014 and specialises in General Urology, Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Oncology. He is the
UK’s first completely fellowship trained and accredited Consultant Urological Surgeon by the Royal College of Surgeons of
England and British Association of Urological Surgeons. We are very fortunate to have him working at Pinehill.
Pinehill Hospital, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 9QZ
www.pinehill hospital.co.uk | 01462 422 822
Mammography Services
Self Referral Non- symptomatic Mammograms
Pinehill is now offering patients the opportunity to self refer
for mammography for an all inclusive price of £160. The
criteria for this service is: aged over 40yrs , have not had a
mammogram in the last 12 months, are not currently under
the care of a breast consultant or oncologist and are not
being monitored as part of a breast family history clinic.
Films will be reported by two consultant radiologists who
specialise in breast imaging, with a letter sent to the patient
and their GP within 14 days.
Rapid Diagnosis
Breast Clinic
Pinehill also offers a rapid diagnosis clinic for symptomatic
patients involving a multidisciplinary specialist team, which
offers results quickly. Clinics are led by respected breast
surgeons Mr Jeremy Wood and Ms Harleen Deol, who
can provide reassurance or arrange early treatment as
appropriate.
Lumps and Bumps
We have launched a Lumps and Bumps Clinic which
includes a ‘mole check’ for self funding patients. The cost
is £120 for an initial consultation with a Plastic Surgeon
who will then be able to offer a procedure in Out Patients
(possibly on the same day) or in Theatre (and also provide
the patient with a cost for the procedure). This service may
be of interest to patients with conditions considered low
clinical priority for NHS funding.
Elderly Care?
Call Dr Seevaratnam
Although Elizabeth House Private Patient Unit at the QEII
closed at the end of September 2014, Dr Seevaratnam
will continue to provide private care for patients at Pinehill
Hospital. Dr Seevaratnam specialises in general admissions
(all ages), acute admissions, respiratory illnesses, cardiac
conditions, blackouts, common neurological conditions,
TIAs and a wide range of care for elderly patients. He is
happy for you to call him on his mobile, 07958 404516 or
call his secretary Carol on 07961 867479
Hertfordshire Foot and
Ankle Centre Now at Pinehill
At Pinehill we offer diagnostics, treatment and surgery for
foot and ankle conditions all under one roof. The service is
comprised of three experienced Foot and Ankle surgeons
Mr Sarkar, Mr Hakmi, and Mr Deol, together with specialist
Musculoskeletal Radiologists, Physiotherapists and a
Podiatrist. They welcome insured patients and anyone
wishing to be seen quickly and pay for their own treatment.
NHS queries, please call 01462 427218
Private enquiries, please call 01462 427207
To book an appointment, please call 01462 427221
Pinehill Hospital, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 9QZ
www.pinehill hospital.co.uk | 01462 422 822
Available at Ramsay
Eastern Hospitals
Allergy
Acupuncture
Audiology and Hearing Aids
Breast Surgery
Cancer Services
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery at Orwell
Colorectal Surgery
Colposcopy
Cosmetic Surgery
Dermatology
Diabetology/Endocrinology
Diagnostic Services
Dietician
Ear, Nose and Throat
Elderly Care
Endoscopy
Gastroenterology
General Medicine
General Surgery
Gynaecology
Haematology
Laser Hair Removal
Health Screening
Laparoscopic Surgery
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurophysiology
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Paediatric Services
Pain Management
Physiotherapy
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Private GP
Psychiatry
Psychology
Radiology
Respiratory Medicine
Rheumatology
Sclerotherapy
Snore Clinic
Sports Injury Clinics
Speech Therapy
Spinal Surgery
Urodynamics
Urogynaecology
Urology
Vascular
Weight Loss Surgery
Pinehill Hospital, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 9QZ
www.pinehill hospital.co.uk | 01462 422 822
Referring Patients to Pinehill
General Referrals
GPs can refer a patient for an outpatient consultation,
diagnostic tests or treatment by writing to the consultant
at Pinehill.
Referral letters may be faxed via our dedicated GP fax line
on: 01462 427 223
Online referrals for private patients
GP practices can refer private patients via our Online Private
Patient Referral System (please ask your Practice Manager).
“http://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/patientreferral”
Accessing treatment directly
Patients who choose to pay for their own treatment can refer
themselves directly to Pinehill without a GP referral letter for
a select number of treatments. Treatments available include
Physiotherapy, Health Screening, Private Mammogram,
Varicose Veins and Cosmetic Surgery.
Please call our enquiries team who can advise you on
01462 427 207
How can private patients access treatment at
Pinehill Hospital?
If you recommend to the patient that they need to see a
consultant, the patient can choose to see a consultant
privately. Patients can choose to either pay for their own
treatment or use private medical insurance. The patient
normally contacts Pinehill to arrange the first out patient
appointment (with an authorisation code from their insurance
company if appropriate) on 01462 427 221
Patients who are paying for their own treatment may not
need a GP referral letter for their initial consultation. Pinehill
also offers an ‘all inclusive’ fixed price for their treatment
which provides price certainty and the reassurance of no
hidden costs. For an estimate, please ask the patient to call
01462 427 207