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Harrogate & West Yorkshire · Price guide · 2026
Private children's squint (strabismus) surgery cost in Harrogate
Quick answer
Private children's squint (strabismus) surgery in Harrogate with Mr Mohamed Mohyudin (GMC 7039600) starts from £4,000 as an all-inclusive self-pay package. Patients are typically seen within 1–2 weeks at Spire Elland Hospital and treated within a few weeks at Spire Elland Hospital (about 40 minutes via the A658 and A61 from Harrogate), against NHS waits of several months to over a year via Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. The same named consultant performs assessment, surgery and follow-up. No GP referral is required for self-pay.
From
£4,000
all-inclusive
Private wait
a few weeks
after consult
NHS wait
several months to over a year
Harrogate and District
Consultation
£250–£350
no GP referral
How much does private children's squint (strabismus) surgery cost in Harrogate?
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 40 minutes via the A658 and A61 from Harrogate.
£4,000
All-inclusive self-pay package with Mr Mohyudin at Spire Elland Hospital.
NHS wait vs private Paediatric Squint Surgery cost in Harrogate
| NHS | Private with Mr Mohyudin | |
|---|---|---|
| Wait to treatment | several months to over a year | 1–2 wk consult · surgery a few weeks |
| Surgeon | Assigned | Mr Mohyudin throughout |
| Cost | Free at point of care | From £4,000 |
| GP referral | Required | Not required (self-pay) |
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FAQs: Paediatric Squint Surgery cost in Harrogate
How much does private children's squint (strabismus) surgery cost in Harrogate in 2026?
Private children's squint (strabismus) surgery with Mr Mohamed Mohyudin starts from £4,000 (self-pay, all-inclusive) for Harrogate 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 children's squint (strabismus) surgery in Harrogate?
NHS waiting times for children's squint (strabismus) surgery in Harrogate currently run to several months to over a year, via Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. Privately with Mr Mohyudin, Harrogate patients are typically assessed within 1–2 weeks at Spire Elland Hospital and treated within a few weeks of the first consultation, with the same consultant throughout.
What is included in the private children's squint (strabismus) 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 children's squint (strabismus) surgery in Harrogate?
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 children's squint (strabismus) 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 Harrogate patients be seen privately?
Private consultations for Harrogate patients are typically available within 1–2 weeks at Spire Elland Hospital. Where children's squint (strabismus) surgery is recommended, surgery is usually arranged within a few weeks of your first appointment, compared with NHS waits of several months to over a year.
Why choose a paediatric ophthalmologist for squint surgery in Harrogate?
Children's squint surgery is performed under general anaesthetic and needs specialist orthoptic assessment, amblyopia management and age-appropriate planning. Mr Mohyudin is double fellowship trained in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus; not all adult strabismus surgeons operate on children. Private packages start from £4,000.
How do I get to Spire Elland Hospital from Harrogate?
Spire Elland Hospital is at Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB, about 40 minutes via the A658 and A61 from Harrogate, with free on-site parking. For Harrogate patients, Spire Elland is a consultant-led private alternative without a long local waiting list. Consultations for Harrogate patients are at Spire Elland Hospital; call 01422 324000 to book.