Helpful information for your care

No. You can refer yourself directly for any private consultation, without a letter from your GP. Some patients come having already had a scan or test result from their GP and want to discuss what it means and what to do next; others simply have symptoms they would like assessed. Both are entirely appropriate. If you do have a referral letter or any existing investigation results, please bring them with you, as they help direct your assessment efficiently. Same-week appointments are usually available, particularly for urgent concerns such as blood in the urine, a raised PSA or a newly identified mass on a scan. Mr Reekhaye consults at Parkside Suite, Frimley Park Hospital and Parkside Suite, Heatherwood Hospital, with further locations to follow, which gives helpful flexibility over appointment timing. If your concern is urgent, please mention this when you book so the team can prioritise it. Book a consultation →

Yes. Mr Reekhaye sees both privately insured and self-funding patients. Arrangements vary by insurer and by hospital, so please confirm your cover and any pre-authorisation with your insurer in advance, and the team can guide you through what to expect.

It helps to bring:

• Any recent blood test results, including PSA or kidney function tests
• Imaging reports or scan discs (ultrasound, CT or MRI), even if they are from another provider
• Any previous biopsy or histology results
• A list of your current medications
• Your GP referral letter, if you have one
• Your insurance details and authorisation number, if you are using insurance

If you are attending for a urology assessment, you may be asked to provide a urine sample when you arrive, so it is worth coming with a comfortably full bladder.

Your first consultation usually lasts around 20 to 30 minutes. It begins with a detailed discussion of your symptoms, your medical history and any previous investigations or treatments, with an examination where it is clinically appropriate. By the end, you will have a clear understanding of which investigations are recommended, what the likely diagnosis is and what the treatment options look like, including timelines and what recovery involves. There is never any pressure to decide on treatment straight away; you are encouraged to take your time and ask everything you need to.

Some outpatient tests can be arranged on the same day or shortly afterwards. Urine tests, blood tests and a flow-rate test can usually be carried out on the day of your consultation. A flexible cystoscopy, a short camera examination of the bladder under local anaesthetic, is commonly arranged as a closely following outpatient appointment. More involved procedures, such as a biopsy or robotic surgery, require separate booking and a pre-operative assessment, but these can usually be arranged promptly.

Yes. Second opinions are actively welcomed and form a meaningful part of Mr Reekhaye’s practice. As a robotic kidney and upper urinary tract cancer surgeon working within a high-volume kidney cancer centre, he is often asked to review a diagnosis or a proposed treatment plan. Patients most commonly seek a second opinion on whether a kidney tumour is suitable for nephron-sparing (kidney-preserving) surgery, whether a robotic approach is appropriate for their situation, the choice between active monitoring and surgery for a small renal mass, and whether robotic reconstruction is feasible for a complex upper urinary tract problem. Every opinion is given honestly and clearly, and without pressure. More on kidney cancer →

Suitability depends on your diagnosis, your anatomy and your general health. Mr Reekhaye will discuss whether a robotic approach is right for you at your consultation, along with the alternatives.

Recovery varies by procedure and by individual, but many patients return to light activity within a few weeks. You will be given personalised guidance and follow-up as part of an enhanced-recovery pathway.