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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 14:01

We want to take our son to the UK for an opinion from an actual children's hospital. We've been given conflicting advice here and have been advised to go to the UK. The question is where? And how do we go about it. We're not regular visitors so not registered with a GP. We have insurance which may or may not cover the operation as it's congenital, it's not covered here. That's not the issue though, it's getting the right care. It could be in the north west or London. Appreciate any help/ recommendations. Thanks.

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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 22:14

Thanks Claire that's very kind of you! Exciting times ahead, so long as I can get my head around everything and work out what to do for the best. Have been in touch with some of the GOSH consultants so will take it from there :) Hope you are enjoying being back in the UK?

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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 13:32

BellaUK - wow! congratulations! I've only just seen this thread. I am back in the UK now so if there is anything I can help you with please don't hesitate to contact me. Claire dot damamme at g mail dot com.

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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 12:53

I've sent you an email Daisy 111, sorry for the delay, you can remove your email now if you like :) <em>edited by BellaUK on 10/12/2013</em>

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Latest post on 01 December 2013 - 16:40

Thank you Daisy 111, Manchester would be closer for me, as I am from the north east but I am no longer eligible for NHS care and can't see anything about private patients for there but GOSH has a specific private section. Had a look at Portland too, which could be an option as I could give birth there too. Definitely erring on the side of going home now. I will send you an email later if that's ok, would be good to hear your experience at GOSH (even from a practical side as I'm wondering about places to stay etc.)

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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 04:24

We saw a Paediatric Urologist last summer with our DD. His name is Alan Dickson and he works out of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital as well as some of the other private Manchester hospitals. He has done work with Great Ormond Street as well and is very highly regarded in his field. We are lucky to have international private healthcare but I don't think he charges for a fortune for his initial consultation. We ended up going to the Children's Hospital A&E department a few times whilst we were home last year and they did not charge us once, even though we offered and told them that we were not entitled to free NHS care. Our DD has ongoing treatment in Dubai and he confirmed that they are doing everything correctly which was comforting. I'm not sure who you see over here but Dr Jhouni was brought in as a consultant to our normal doctor at the American hospital and was also very helpful. I can also recommend Dr Sridhar at the American Hospital who has recently taken over the treatment for her - he also seems to be very knowledgeable and very thorough! edited by Dubai Blue Moon on 22/01/2013 And I should also mention Alan Dickson too as he started the process with my daughter and was also fantastic (and is still my daughter's consultant Unfortunately he doesn't specialise in keyhole surgery as was required by my daughter - hence referral to Patrick Duffy

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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 04:19

Patrick Duffy in London (privately at Portland St) and GOSH who treated my daughter as an advanced case when she was 12 (now 16 and doing very well) He was amazing in a very challenging situation I know how worrying this can be be so if you want to discuss anything let me know ncoghill at aol dot com Good luck

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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 01:39

At GOSH I would suggest either Peter Cuckow or Imran Mushtaq both of whom are highly experienced and respected internationally in this specialty. <em>edited by Genie on 27/11/2013</em>

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Latest post on 26 November 2013 - 12:06

Just wondering whether any of ladies saw any one at GOSH, if so who and would you recommend them? At my 20 week scan the Dr picked up 'severe' Hydronephrosis in one of the baby's kidneys. Really need to speak to a pediatric urologist who has experience of this, so I can work out what treatment might be needed and how soon after birth etc (as it may dictate whether I give birth at home or stay here). I have been in touch with the GOSH gulf office and they have forwarded my file on to a consultant urologist there for an opinion, but there seem to be a few names mentioned and not sure who to request to see. (I will be going privately so will be able to choose)

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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 07:05

Just been through same research - we have been told GOSH the best and we are seeing Peter Cuckow who also practises at the Portland. All the best.

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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 22:56

Thanks ladies, that's a great help.

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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 19:44

We took our son back to uk for a congenital urology condition. We saw Mr mushtaq who works at gosh and the Portland. Out AXA insurance covered costs of the surgery etc but not the cost if travelling to the uk.

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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 19:19

As you are not an ordinary resident of the UK, you will have to go privately. They're clamping down on NHS abusers at the moment so I would recommend The Wellington hospital. ETA not saying that you are a NHS abuser OP. <em>edited by dinks on 22/01/2013</em>

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http://www.londonurology.org.uk/meet-the-team We were referred to simon choong by GOSH. Hth <em>edited by daffers on 22/01/2013</em>

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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 15:04

We saw a Paediatric Urologist last summer with our DD. His name is Alan Dickson and he works out of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital as well as some of the other private Manchester hospitals. He has done work with Great Ormond Street as well and is very highly regarded in his field. We are lucky to have international private healthcare but I don't think he charges for a fortune for his initial consultation. We ended up going to the Children's Hospital A&E department a few times whilst we were home last year and they did not charge us once, even though we offered and told them that we were not entitled to free NHS care. Our DD has ongoing treatment in Dubai and he confirmed that they are doing everything correctly which was comforting. I'm not sure who you see over here but Dr Jhouni was brought in as a consultant to our normal doctor at the American hospital and was also very helpful. I can also recommend Dr Sridhar at the American Hospital who has recently taken over the treatment for her - he also seems to be very knowledgeable and very thorough! <em>edited by Dubai Blue Moon on 22/01/2013</em>

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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 14:54

If it was my child I would contact Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and speak to their Urology department. They purely deal with children and have probably seen the condition before and will be able to help you. Here's a link to the department for you. Hope you get the help you need. http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/health-professionals/clinical-specialties/urology-information-for-health-professionals/meet-the-team/?__utma=1.2103371615.1358849452.1358849452.1358851701.2&__utmb=1.2.9.1358851713706&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1358849452.1.1.utmcsr=gosh.org|utmccn=(not%20set)|utmcmd=toptab&__utmv=-&__utmk=57928362 I believe there is also a paediatric urology centre in St Thomas's hospital but I would say that Great Ormond Street would be your best place to start. Maybe your consultant here can refer you.

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