How to book a private appointment in Mr. Dhukaram’s clinic?

To book an appointment please email Mr. Dhukaram’s secretary on appointments@dhukaram.co.uk or contact 07881434444.

Do I need a referral letter from G.P.?
You don’t need a referral letter to make an appointment but require a referral letter for consultation. The referral letter will have vital information about your general health and previous treatment. You can bring the referral letter or ask your G.P. to post or fax to the BMI Meriden hospital.
BMI The Meriden Hospital
Walsgrave Hospital site
Clifford Bridge road
Coventry CV2 2LQ
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What are the Payment terms?
Uninsured/ self-paying patient:
New patient or first consultation costs £160 Follow-up consultation costs from £90 to £120 depending on the consultation time.
The invoice will be sent in few days after the consultation. Payment should be made by cheque within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. For investigations like blood tests, xray, scans and surgical procedures you would make a payment directly to the hospital.

Insured patients
Handover the insurance policy number during your first consultation. The authorisation procedure may vary depending on whom you are insured with but, advised to keep the insurance provider informed. Before any investigation like scans, physiotherapy, surgical procedures or further follow-up appointments get approval from your insurance provider. If surgery is planned, you will be given a surgical code to inform your insurance provider.

What do I need to bring along for my consultation?
It would be very helpful if you could get
- Referral letter from your G.P.
- List of regular medications
- Any relevant Xrays or Scans taken elsewhere
- You insurance provider with policy number

What could be the outcome of consultation?
- Referred for Physiotherapy or Orthotics
- Recommend surgery
- Referred for further investigation
- Advised injection into the foot/ankle joint
- Reassurance and advised to arrange followup appointment if the condition change
Further investigation or injection into the joint can be performed on the same day or at a later date. required.