Inguinal hernia repairs are in the top 10 procedures conducted privately in the UK for those patients using private medical insurance and those ‘self paying’.
If you are thinking of having a hernia operation done privately, you can use our website to find out more about the hospital where you undergo the procedure and the doctor (consultant) who will carry it out (see the search function on our homepage).
Our hospital and consultant profiles contain a range of information which can help you make a more informed decision. This includes patient feedback scores, but we know it is also reassuring to hear from patients who have already had the same procedure as you.
Jay’s story
Jay, 60, from Ilford in London, had been suffering with the symptoms of a hernia for a while, which were becoming more and more troublesome.
He said: “I couldn’t stand for long periods without the pain becoming so bad that I would need to sit down and press the hernia back in for relief.”
Jay, an internet office worker, is a keen tennis player and has always been active but unfortunately had to stop playing and enjoying his favourite sport.
“My GP sent me for a scan to confirm the hernia and then we discussed the possible wait time on the NHS. My daughter, nephew and friends had all indicated to me that it could take over seven months for my hernia to be repaired, but actually my GP said it could be much longer.
“I researched what I needed to do to pay for this myself. At Practice Plus Group it was one payment for the surgery and I was reassured that if I needed to come back for any reason, the cost would still be the same. I was told by other hospitals I contacted that I would need to pay extra if I needed to return.”
The surgery and post operation
Jay was really pleased with the care and treatment of his surgery and was glad of the reassurance that there would be no further costs added to his bill.
“I am a Type 2 Diabetic so I had been warned I may need further tests or there may be complications so having that peace of mind of the one cost was reassuring.”
Jay had his operation and has been recovering well at home, looking forward to returning back to his tennis.
Contact the hospital
You can phone the Practice Plus Group hospital in Ilford on: 0203 9256093.
Find out more about the hospital on its PHIN profile.
Disclaimer
We are very grateful to Practice Plus Group – one of the hospital groups we collect data from – for sharing Jay’s story with us so that we can share it with you. However, please note that PHIN only provides information, we do not recommend individual providers, so you should make sure you consider all your options before deciding on your provider.
Some patients will base their choice on the price (if they are self-pay) of the procedure, others will follow the recommendations of their private medical insurer. Other patients will focus on the consultant’s experience or something about the hospital, such as its regulator rating or location and facilities.
It is important that you research all your options and make an informed decision that is right for you. We are sharing Jay’s story to give you a better idea of what your experience might be like, and so that you can ask relevant questions when discussing your healthcare options.
