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Huddersfield & West Yorkshire · Price guide · 2026
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery cost in Huddersfield
Quick answer
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Huddersfield with Mr Mohamed Mohyudin (GMC 7039600) starts from £2,500 as an all-inclusive self-pay package. Patients are typically seen within 1–2 weeks at Spire Elland Hospital and treated within 4–6 weeks at Spire Elland Hospital (about 10 minutes via the A629 or M62 from Huddersfield), against NHS waits of 12–18 months or longer via Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The same named consultant performs assessment, surgery and follow-up. No GP referral is required for self-pay.
From
£2,500
all-inclusive
Private wait
4–6 weeks
after consult
NHS wait
12–18 months or longer
Calderdale and Huddersfield
Consultation
£250–£350
no GP referral
How much does private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery cost in Huddersfield?
Transparent self-pay prices with Mr Mohamed Mohyudin (GMC 7039600), Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Spire Elland Hospital: a named consultant, not a referral agency. Consultations at Spire Elland Hospital; surgery about 10 minutes via the A629 or M62 from Huddersfield.
£2,500
All-inclusive self-pay package with Mr Mohyudin at Spire Elland Hospital.
NHS wait vs private Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) cost in Huddersfield
| NHS | Private with Mr Mohyudin | |
|---|---|---|
| Wait to treatment | 12–18 months or longer | 1–2 wk consult · surgery 4–6 weeks |
| Surgeon | Assigned | Mr Mohyudin throughout |
| Cost | Free at point of care | From £2,500 |
| GP referral | Required | Not required (self-pay) |
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FAQs: Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) cost in Huddersfield
How much does private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery cost in Huddersfield in 2026?
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery with Mr Mohamed Mohyudin starts from £2,500 (self-pay, all-inclusive) for Huddersfield patients. The package covers consultant assessment, the procedure at Spire Elland Hospital, surgeon and anaesthetist fees, hospital costs, and routine follow-up. Mr Mohyudin is Bupa Fee-Assured and recognised by AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA and Cigna.
How long is the NHS wait for DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Huddersfield?
NHS waiting times for DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Huddersfield currently run to 12–18 months or longer, via Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Privately with Mr Mohyudin, Huddersfield patients are typically assessed within 1–2 weeks at Spire Elland Hospital and treated within 4–6 weeks of the first consultation, with the same consultant throughout.
What is included in the private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery price?
A transparent quote from Mr Mohyudin includes initial consultant assessment, pre-operative measurements, the procedure at Spire Elland Hospital, surgeon and anaesthetist fees, hospital facility charges, and routine post-operative follow-up. Always confirm whether the quote is per eye or for both eyes, and whether your preferred treatment option is included.
Do I need a GP referral for private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Huddersfield?
No GP referral is required for self-pay patients. Book directly via Spire Elland Hospital (01422 324000). If you are using private medical insurance, your insurer may request a GP or optometrist referral letter for pre-authorisation.
Who performs my DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery — will I see the same surgeon throughout?
Yes. Mr Mohamed Mohyudin (GMC 7039600) is a substantive NHS Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, double fellowship trained, with over 5,000 cataract and 500+ squint operations. He personally assesses you, performs your procedure at Spire Elland Hospital, and conducts follow-up himself rather than a rotating clinic team.
How quickly can Huddersfield patients be seen privately?
Private consultations for Huddersfield patients are typically available within 1–2 weeks at Spire Elland Hospital. Where DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery is recommended, surgery is usually arranged within 4–6 weeks of your first appointment, compared with NHS waits of 12–18 months or longer.
What does private DCR surgery involve and what are the success rates?
External dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) creates a new tear-drainage passage into the nose when the nasolacrimal duct is blocked. It is usually day-case surgery under general anaesthetic, with typical success around 90–95% in relieving watering. Private DCR with Mr Mohyudin starts from £2,500, including follow-up and stent removal.
How do I get to Spire Elland Hospital from Huddersfield?
Spire Elland Hospital is at Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB, about 10 minutes via the A629 or M62 from Huddersfield, with free on-site parking. Huddersfield patients reach Spire Elland Hospital quickly via the A629 or M62 to Elland. Consultations for Huddersfield patients are at Spire Elland Hospital; call 01422 324000 to book.