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Leeds & West Yorkshire · Price guide · 2026
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery cost in Leeds
Quick answer
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Leeds 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 25 minutes via the M62 (Junction 24) from Leeds), against NHS waits of 12–18 months or longer via Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS 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
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Consultation
£250–£350
no GP referral
How much does private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery cost in Leeds?
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 25 minutes via the M62 (Junction 24) from Leeds.
£2,500
All-inclusive self-pay package with Mr Mohyudin at Spire Elland Hospital.
NHS wait vs private Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) cost in Leeds
| 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 Leeds
How much does private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery cost in Leeds in 2026?
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery with Mr Mohamed Mohyudin starts from £2,500 (self-pay, all-inclusive) for Leeds 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 Leeds?
NHS waiting times for DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Leeds currently run to 12–18 months or longer, via Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Privately with Mr Mohyudin, Leeds 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 Leeds?
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 Leeds patients be seen privately?
Private consultations for Leeds 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 Leeds?
Spire Elland Hospital is at Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB, about 25 minutes via the M62 (Junction 24) from Leeds, with free on-site parking. From south and west Leeds the M62 gives a direct route to Junction 24 at Ainley Top. Consultations for Leeds patients are at Spire Elland Hospital; call 01422 324000 to book.