Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery cost in Yorkshire

Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery with Mr Mohamed Mohyudin starts from £2,500 (self-pay, all-inclusive) for Yorkshire 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.

NHS waiting times for DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Yorkshire currently run to 12–18 months or longer, via NHS trusts across West and South Yorkshire. Privately with Mr Mohyudin, Yorkshire patients are typically assessed within 1–2 weeks at Spire Elland or Newmedica Cleckheaton and treated within 4–6 weeks of the first consultation, with the same consultant throughout.

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.

No GP referral is required for self-pay patients. Book directly via Spire Elland Hospital (01422 324000) or Newmedica Cleckheaton (01274 940 519). If you are using private medical insurance, your insurer may request a GP or optometrist referral letter for pre-authorisation.

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.

Private consultations for Yorkshire patients are typically available within 1–2 weeks. 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.

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.