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Rivers Hospital, High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 0HH
T: 01279 600282 | F: 01279 600212 | www.rivers-hospital.co.uk
November 2011
We are delighted to offer
services to private patients
who can self-pay or those with
private medical insurance. They
receive the benefits of our
Premium Care services with fast
access and choice of consultant.
Only consultants and specialists
treat our patients. The names
of our leading consultants and
specialists can be found at the
end of this guide.
Part of the Ramsay Health Care
Group, the Rivers Hospital is a
leading private hospital in the
local area. The hospital opened
in 1992 and is well equipped with
the latest medical facilities for
diagnosis and treatment.
The hospital has 59 bedrooms
all with en suite facilities, TV,
radio and telephone to ensure
complete privacy and comfort.
Patients are looked after by our
friendly and highly trained team
of nurses supported by healthcare
assistants. A Resident Medical
Officer is available 24 hours a day
for on site medical support.
The hospital is strictly regulated
and audited by the Care Quality
Commission (the government
body responsible for maintaining
standards). The latest inspection
report of the hospital can be
viewed at:
» www.cqc.org.uk
Contents
Update from the hospital
Key information about Rivers Hospital
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Information for Private & Self Pay Patients
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Direct Access Services
p 9-19
Information for GPs
p 20
Useful Contacts
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Consultant list
p 22-34
The hospital is easily accessible with disabled
access and has ample free car parking.
Main hospital switchboard:
01279 600 282
For more information on our hospital, please visit:
» www.rivers-hospital.co.uk
The Rivers Hospital offers a wide range of
treatments and services. The four fully equipped
theatres with ultra clean air technology are
particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures
offered such as arthroscopy, hip and knee
replacement.
We have continued to invest in the Hospital and
our development which was completed last year
created:
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4th operating theatre
Dedicated day case /endoscopy suite
New Pre Admission Suite
New Chemotherapy Reconstitution Unit
Digital Mammography Unit
Enhanced High Dependency Unit
Refurbishment of patient bedrooms
Phototherapy for treating skin conditions
Mobile PET/CT unit
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Rivers Hospital is proud to work in
partnership with some of the most well
qualified and experienced consultants
available in their specialist field. All our
consultants work or have worked in
substantive NHS positions and have
extensive specialist experience and
qualifications in their chosen field.
All our consultants are registered with
the General Medical Council (GMC) and
are formally registered with the GMC on
the “Specialist Register” related to the
specialist area they work in. Our consultant’s
qualifications can be easily verified by
referring directly to:
» www.gmc-uk.org
For more information and to view any of
our consultant’s profiles please visit:
» www.rivers-hospital.co.uk/
consultants.aspx
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And in partnerships with local charities, we
now have:
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Our consultants
Key information about Rivers Hospital
Rivers Hospital
An Introduction
Dexa scanning facility for measuring
the amount of calcium in bones most
commonly used for Osteoporosis
diagnosis
Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre
In 2009, the hospital was named as one of
the top healthcare employers in the UK. The
hospital was honoured in the Healthcare 100,
organised by national magazines Nursing
Times and Health Service Journal. The Rivers
was awarded 4th place in the poll, which is
judged by the views of employers and their
staff, and analysed by leading research firm
Ipsos MORI. The poll was open to all healthcare
providers nationwide, including the whole of the
NHS and independent healthcare providers.
Quality accounts 2010/11
We aim to provide the highest standards
in all aspects of patient care for both
private and NHS patients. One important
indicator is that Rivers Hospital has had
no reported cases of MRSA bacteraemia
in the past 3 years. To find out more
please download our 2010 / 11 Quality
Account.
» www.rivers-hospital.co.uk/quality
The Rivers also won the Customer Care award in
the Harlow and District Business Awards in 2010.
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Setting the standard for private healthcare
The Premium Care Difference
Flexible appointment times - at a time to
suit the patient
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Choice of consultant
* Where clinically appropriate
When patients choose Rivers Hospital for
their treatment we aim to provide the highest
quality patient care modern medicine has to
offer. Private patients will receive a package of
benefits called Premium Care and fast access to
healthcare without waiting for weeks.
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Immediate access to healthcare
How can private
patients access
treatment at Rivers
Hospital?
If a GP recommends a referral to a
consultant, patients then have the choice
to see a consultant privately. Patients
should tell their GP that they have private
health insurance or can self pay for their
treatment under our fixed cost care
scheme.
Patients should ask their GP to refer
them to a consultant who practises at
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Individual pre operative assessment
Fast track reception
Healthy, à la carte menu
Single room en suite accommodation*
Visit from a management representative
Priority discharge*
Individual physiotherapy sessions, if required
Rivers Hospital and they will write a
letter of referral. Once this has been
done, either the patient or GP can
contact us to arrange the first out-patient
appointment.
Medical insurance
If patients have a private medical
insurance policy and wish to attend
a Ramsay facility patients must check
with their insurance company prior to
attending to ensure the policy covers
them for the condition in question, and
to gain an authorisation code. The level
of cover varies between different insurers
and this should be checked directly.
Insurance companies may also require a
visit to the GP to obtain a referral letter.
Our Fixed Cost Care scheme is designed for
people who wish to fund their own private
healthcare directly without the use of an
insurance policy. Fixed Cost Care offers
a range of packages to cover treatment
paths, from initial consultation through to
the operation and aftercare, in one fixed
price quote. This gives patients the peace
of mind of knowing everything they need
is covered. Should patients need to stay in
hospital longer than initially thought and
quoted for we cover the cost and this will
include any additional treatments and tests.
It does not, however, include the initial
outpatient consultation, outpatient tests and
the cost of follow-up consultations. Personal
expenses, such as meals for visiting friends and
relatives, and phone calls, will be charged as
extra.
Payment can be made by cheque, credit card or
cash and is required in full prior to admission.
Please note that there is a clearance period of
seven days for cheques.
Information for Private & Self Pay Patients
Fixed Cost Care for Self Pay Patients
The offer of Fixed Cost Care is subject to
consultation and a written offer from the
hospital. It will usually include:
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Inpatient, consultant and
anaesthetist’s fees
All medical and nursing care
(excluding CT and MRI scans)
Operating fees and any drugs or
dressings required
Private, en suite accommodation
Accessing treatment directly
For a select number of treatments
patients can refer themselves for
treatment without a GP referral
including Physiotherapy, Health
Screening, Private GP and Nurse
Practitioner services and Cosmetic
Surgery.
Choosing a consultant and knowing
they will be delivering the care is a key
element of Premium Care. Please use the
online search on our website to review
our consultant profiles.
» www.rivers-hospital.co.uk/consultant
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Personal Weight Management Service
Who can benefit?
Who can benefit?
Our treatments are aimed at people
suffering from chronic back pain which
does not seem to be resolving - or who
have a diagnosed condition for which
surgery or injections is recommended.
We offer a wide range of treatments for
back problems, from pain management
through to complex spinal surgery.
We have the specialist consultants
and diagnostic equipment to pinpoint
the cause of pain and recommend
an appropriate intervention. Our care
does not end when patients leave
hospital after a procedure. In many
cases, we will arrange physiotherapy
as an important part of rehabilitation
and patients may need to return for a
follow up appointment.
Weight loss surgery - also known as bariatric
surgery - can help many people but it is not
recommended for every one. It is a lifelong
- and often life-changing decision. However
there is increasing evidence that it can lead
to health benefits including improvements or
even reversal of some conditions, such as Type
II diabetes.
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence
recommends patients should be considered
for bariatric surgery if their body mass index is
40kg/m2 or more or if it is over 35kg/m2 with
a significant disease which could be improved
by weight loss (body mass is calculated by
looking at weight and height). Patients must
have tried non-surgical methods to lose
weight without much success for at least six
months. Patients must also receive intensive
specialist weight management, be fit for
anaesthesia and surgery, and commit to the
need for long-term follow up.
What treatments are available?
Injections
Injections to relieve
pain and allow
other therapies a
better chance of
working are an
important weapon
in the armoury of
our consultants.
Injections are carried
out as day case
procedures while
under sedation, and
patients are able to
leave hospital within
a few hours. While
they don’t ‘cure’
a bad back, they
should help patients
get better.
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Facet joint
injections
These are normally
carried out in
either the cervical
(neck) or lumbar
(lower back) joints.
Facet joints are
situated between
each vertebra; they
help to stabilise
the spine while
allowing movement,
however they can
become painful if
the joint becomes
overloaded. This
pain can make it
hard to benefit
from other
treatments, such as
physiotherapy.
Nerve root blocks
Surgery
Persistent back pain
can sometimes be
due to irritation of
the nerves in the
spine. This can be
caused by tissue
adhesions and may
be associated with
former trauma or
surgery to the spine.
Injecting the nerve
root with a mixture of
local anaesthetic and
anti-inflammatory
called cortisone can
be an effective way
of reducing the pain
in these cases.
Surgery can sound
frightening but it
often has very good
outcomes and does
not involve a lengthy
stay in hospital.
Our consultants
will be able to
advise whether
surgery is suitable
for a condition and
expected outcomes.
What sort of weight loss
procedures are available?
All of these procedures are carried out by
experienced consultants supported by a
specialist team.
Our care does not end with the
operation. Patients will be supported by a
multidisciplinary team of dieticians, clinical
behaviourists and physiotherapists. We offer
a structured year-long programme to help
patients safely lose the maximum amount of
weight and cope with any problems along the
way.
Benefits of weight loss
There is increasing evidence that losing excess
weight can offer long-term health benefits to
seriously overweight people. These include:
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Rivers Hospital offers:
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Gastric banding. A ring is placed around
the stomach which slows the passage of
food and creates a feeling of fullness.
Information for Private & Self Pay Patients
Back pain and spinal care
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Many overweight patients with diabetes
find this improves after surgery and
weight loss.
Improvements in conditions such as high
blood pressure and sleep problems.
The majority of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease who
lost weight after surgery saw an
improvement in their condition - or in
some cases the condition disappeared.
A reduction in chances of dying in
the next 10 years from causes such as
cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Sleeve gastronomy. Part of the stomach
is removed, reducing the amount of food
the patients can eat and affecting how
the body feels hunger.
Gastric bypass. Parts of the intestine are
bypassed and the size of the stomach is
reduced. This is a radical approach which
reduces the amount of food eaten and
means that less is absorbed from it.
Gastric balloon. This does not involve
surgery; instead a balloon is inserted into
the stomach and inflated with saline.
This is removed after six months but
patients feel full and want to eat less.
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The Rivers prides itself in providing excellent
services to cancer patients, including
diagnostic tests, treatment and support
services.
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Specialist Oncology Pharmacy including
Chemotherapy Reconstitution Facilities
Specialist Breast Care Nursing & Post
Mastectomy Physiotherapy Service
BUPA Approved Bowel Cancer Unit
CQC Registration
Cancer support services
BUPA Approved Breast Cancer Unit
Links to Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
associated with Cancer Network
Diagnostics
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Governance and Accreditation
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Medical Services
Diagnostic Imaging facilities including:
Digital Mammography
Ultrasound
X Rays
CT (including CT Colonography)
MRI
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Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Specialist Palliative Care Nursing
Breast Cancer Support Group
Helen Rollason Cancer Charity
Complimentary Therapy Centre on site
Links to local hospices and community
nursing services, such as MacMillan
Who can benefit?
What treatments are available?
We offer a range of medical services to
Premium Care patients. A consultant who
works closely with the nursing team to ensure
the very best care will personally manage
patients. These services include a number of
different specialities including
If GPs refer to one of the consultants listed
in this guide, they will advise on the specific
treatments and tests following an admission
or outpatient visit at our hospital. All Premium
Care patients will receive fast access to our
services and Premium Care benefits. Our
Medical Services include:
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Respiratory Care
Post Operative Rehabilitation Services
Pulmonary Services
Geriatric Services
Rheumatology Services
Dermatology Services
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On Site pathology services
Radiology access, including X-ray,
Ultrasound, MRI and CT
Information for Private & Self Pay Patients
Cancer Services
Specialist physiotherapy services and
support
Dietician advice
Speech Therapy support
For more information please call the Premium
Care Enquiries line:
01279 602 644
PET/CT
One stop diagnosis Breast clinic for
symptomatic patients (same day results
for most tests)
Diagnostic Pathology – including Tumour
marker blood tests
Prostate Screening including PSA and
PCA3
Diagnostic Endoscopy
Mole screening and mole removal
service
Specialist Care & Treatment
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Cancer specialist surgeons
Specialist Chemotherapy Nursing
including
Day case/Inpatient and Home Care
Chemotherapy
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New Services
Radiology Department
New 64 slice CT Scanner
The Imaging Department is staffed by experienced professionals and is equipped with state of
the art equipment, including its own 64 slice CT scanner and Siemens 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner,
Ultrasound, Digital Fluoroscopy, Digital Mammography, Mobile PET/CT scanner and a Dexa
Scanner. The range of services on offer includes:
The Radiology Department has recently
acquired the “World’s first adaptive scanner”
which has enabled us to improve on the CT
service they provide, while also allowing us to
provide many new services too.
in our Radiology Department
Ultrasound scanning
Plain films
Early pregnancy (8-12 weeks)
Dental–Intra Oral & OPG’s
Anomaly scan 20-22 weeks)
Musculo skeletal
An overview below on its new capabilities and
improvements.
CT
Higher Quality Images
Baby sexing Scan (24 weeks)
4D pre natal bonding (26-32 weeks)
Aortic Aneurysm
Breast
Cardiac (Echo cardiology)
Doppler (Vascular)
Abdominal
Renal
Pelvic
DIGITAL Fluoroscopy / Contrast studies
All Barium studies
Hysterosalpingograms
Herniograms
Micturating cystograms (Uro-dynamics)
Arthrograms
CT Coronary Angiogram
CT Colonography
CT Dental Implantology Planning
CT Guided Injections for Pain management
CT Heartscan™ (CT Calcium Scoring)
MRI
Breast
Neurology
Dexa Scanner for osteoporosis
Worlds 1st adaptive scanner
PET/CT
This was the first scanner to adjust the dose
the patient receives based purely on the size
of the patient which means the patient always
receives the lowest dose possible without
compromising image quality every time.
MRA
Musculo skeletal
Digital Mammography
Symptomatic
Screening (over 40’s)
For plain films, appointments can be offered
as early as the day of referral. For other
procedures, depending on the preparation
and speciality, an appointment will be offered
within the next 5 days.
GP’s can now refer directly for MRI, CT and
Ultrasound. Appointments are normally
offered within 3-5 days and reported back to
the GP within 5 days.
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Increased Speed
The scanner performs its scans in less time
than before which means less time for the
patients to hold their breath and also less
chance of patient movement during the
scans.
MRCP
Intravenous Urograms (IVU)
The department also offers diagnostics for
sports and back injuries
New detector technology inside the machine
means we can produce much crisper images
than before and also look at details within the
body as small as 0.6mm. This means subtle
pathologies, such as small liver lesions, are
now easier to detect than before.
New Services created thanks to many
of the advantages of the new scanner.
CT Coronary Angiogram
Direct Access Services
Diagnosing the problem
CT coronary angiograms are starting
to become ever more popular amongst
Cardiologists now that CT technology
has moved forward. Our scanner has the
latest technology, which allow us to create
snapshots of the heart when they are still
while keeping the doses extremely low.
Pain management
We are starting to provide pain management
services in CT which include; CT Guided Nerve
Root Injections, CT Guided Facet injections.
The scanner has a second screen within the
scanner room which allows our radiologists
to perform the whole procedure without ever
having to leave the room. The advantages we
are seeing by using CT for pain management
is that for the patient no sedation is required,
only local anaesthetic. The images created
can be as thin as 0.6mm which allows the
radiologist to place the needle with extreme
accuracy to ensure the best possible outcome.
Lower Doses
Imaging Department Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 8.00pm
Saturday 8.30am – 1.00pm
Direct Number
Thanks to new technology within the x-ray
tube, sensitivity of the detectors and the
Adaptive Doses this means we can cut
radiation dose by up to 68% compared to
using conventional methods.
01279 602 624
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Colonoscopy
(Positron Emission Tomography)
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The Rivers launched a PET CT service in
October 2010. It is a weekly mobile service
run in conjunction with InHealth. The
mobile imaging scanner and is the latest in
technology.
PET CT has revolutionised many fields of
medical diagnosis e.g. in oncology, surgical
planning and cancer staging. The service
supports the oncology practice at The Rivers
and saves the patients travelling into central
London.
The Rivers has a dedicated PET CT
Coordinator who liaises with the patients,
the consultants and InHealth to ensure the
referral pathway is as smooth and seamless
as possible and the reports are back with the
referring clinician within 24 hours.
In March 2011, the Department of Health
authorised The Rivers to be an accredited
site for NHS PCT working with InHealth. The
Rivers is the first private hospital in the UK to
have this accreditation.
For more information on PET/CT please call:
01279 602 624
Endoscopy
Rivers offers direct access to Gastroscopy
and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy in its specially
designed Day Unit and is fully equipped to
offer the following procedures:
Gastroscopy
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Examination of the oesophagus,
stomach and duodenum
Sigmoidoscopy
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Examination of the lower bowel, biopsy
& polyp removal
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Large intestine examination for inflamed
tissue, abnormal growths, ulcers &
bleeding
Capsule Endoscopy
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Examination of the small bowel via an
ingestable disposable camera in a pill.
CT Colonography
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Visual examination of the bowel using
CT Scanning
For more information please call:
01279 602 644
Outpatients
The Outpatient Department comprises of
13 consulting rooms, 3 minor-op treatment
rooms and one treatment room. It is
used by over 130 Consultants covering
40 specialities. (These are detailed fully
within this brochure) The department
receives approximately 1000 patients per
week, and performs approximately 300
procedures per week. Minor ops performed
in our outpatient department include
Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and
Vasectomies.
We endeavour to offer a very high standard
of customer care. Our customers include
patients and consultants. All patients are
treated as individuals and respect for their
dignity is maintained at all times. Patient
education is important and information
leaflets are given as appropriate. All
members of the outpatient team are valued
equally and a good team spirit ensures that
the customer care given is of the highest
standard possible.
Opening hours
The department’s services include:
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Histology and Cytology (including Smear
testing, Liquid based Cytology and one
stop Breast Clinics)
Microbiology (including MRSA screening,
routine culture/sensitivity)
Haematology (including full blood count,
ESR, Coagulation)
Biochemistry (including U&E, LFT,
TFT, Tumour markers and G.T.T by
appointment)
Serology (including auto antibodies,
Rheumatoid testing)
Blood transfusion service, (including group
and cross matching)
The department also has newly launched tests
available e.g. including HE4, Complex PSA,
Rapid TB (24hrs) and Anti-Mullerian Hormone
(measure of ovarian reserve).
Results will be posted to the referring clinician or
can be faxed by request if urgent.
Mon - Thurs 8am-9pm
The Phlebotomy service is available Monday
to Friday 9.00am – 6.00pm (later by prior
arrangement) and Saturday 9.00am – 11.30am.
Fri 8am-8pm
Direct number:
Sat 8am-4pm
Direct number:
Direct Access Services
PET CT Scanning
01279 602 656
01279 602 655
Pathology
The Pathology Department’s phlebotomy
service is available routinely, although a
referral from a clinician is still required for
all tests. Pathology specimens are tested
by CPA accredited Laboratories with fast
turnaround times; most results can be
made available in 24-48 hours.
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Physiotherapy and Sports Injury
Rivers Pharmacy is registered as a retail Pharmacy business with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
of Great Britain and can therefore dispense all private prescriptions.
Physiotherapy is a science based approach
to maintain and restore physical social
wellbeing. The exercise of clinical judgement
and interpretation of treatment modalities are
at its core. Modalities include electrotherapy,
hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, manipulative and
mobilizing techniques, deep tissue massage,
and individually tailored exercise programmes.
The department offers a general pharmaceutical service to in-patients, outpatient visitors and
staff.
Specialised Oncology Services are also provided through the newly upgraded in house
chemotherapy reconstitution facility.
The Pharmacy carry a limited range of “Over the Counter” medicines for purchase by visitors
and staff.
Specific requirements can often be obtained quickly through the pharmaceutical wholesalers.
An “On Call” service is provided by a Pharmacist outside business hours for urgent advice and
information.
The Rivers Pharmacy department also plays host every year to Pharmacy students from Memorial
University of Newfoundland, in St John’s, Canada.
The students spend six weeks here and gain insight into healthcare practice in the independent
sector at Rivers and also in the local NHS through ward rounds, an MDT meeting and outpatient
clinics at Princess Alexandra and St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping.
Opening hours
9.00am to 5pm Mon -Fri, Sat 9.00am to 1.30pm.
An “On Call” service is provided by a Pharmacist outside business hours for urgent advice ­and
information.
Direct line:
01279 602 657
Fax:
01279 602 654
The Physiotherapy Department is staffed by
professional and experienced clinical Chartered
Physiotherapists. We work to Physiotherapy
Chartered Society Standards supporting best
practice and will strive to provide the best in
patient care.
The department contains 6 spacious treatment
rooms and a large fully equipped gym. All
physiotherapy patients have a treatment
plan established on assessment by their
physiotherapist, which is regularly reviewed
during the course of physiotherapy treatment.
We aim to see urgent referrals within 48 hours
of referral and non urgent referrals within 5
working days. Referrals are accepted from
consultants and GPs. Self paying patients may
refer themselves for physiotherapy. Discharge
reports are sent to the patient and their GP or
consultant when the patient has completed
treatment. Packages of care can be provided
for patients with long term rehabilitation
requirements. We also have links with a local
Health Club which enables us to provide regular
Hydrotherapy Sessions.
We provide Inpatient treatments following:
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
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­­Pharmacy
Knee surgery and arthroscopies
Sports injuries
Gynaecological surgery
Breast surgery
Genito-urinary surgery
General Abdominal surgery
Back surgery
Manipulation under anaesthetic
We provide Outpatient treatments for:
Repetitive strain injuries
Back/neck pain
Soft tissue injuries
Rheumatology symptoms
Musculoskeletal problems
Oncology rehabilitation
Women’s Health/ Continence
Hydrotherapy
Pilates
Acupuncture
Post-op breast Surgery
Fracture
Osteoarthritis
Phototherapy for treating skin conditions
Spinal Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy Opening Hours
Monday 7.30am - 7.30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 5.30pm
Direct Line:
01279 602 632
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5.00pm
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Anaesthesia and pain control
At a Ramsay Hospital patients can be
reassured that not only the Surgeon, but also
the anaesthetist will be a highly skilled, fully
qualified and experienced consultant.
Consultant anaesthetists are qualified doctors
who have spent at least eight years in
postgraduate specialist training, including pain
management and intensive care.
The anaesthetist helps to care for the patient's
wellbeing during surgery and acts as a
pre-operative physician from the immediate
pre-operative period until full anaesthetic
recovery which may mean 24 hours or more
post-operatively. The surgeon will continue to
oversee the patients care during this time.
Theatre
Rivers Hospital has four operating theatres with a team of dedicated and competent staff. All
theatres have a laminar flow system which changes and filters the air in the operating theatres
hundreds of times per minute. This makes the operating theatres ultra clean.
To maintain this consistent high level a Consultant Microbiologist participates in the Hospital
Infection Control Team and advises on all relevant issues. Microbiology reports are analysed and
collated to determine any indicators of hospital acquired infection.
There are various anaesthetic options available
such as general, local and spinal anaesthesia.
The surgeon and anaesthetist will work
together to ensure patients receive the best
anaesthetic option for the individual needs of
the patient.
The nurses caring for patients in theatre and
the aard after the procedure will ensure they
receive effective pain management and will
liaise with the surgeon and anaesthetist as
necessary.
Direct Access Services
Operating
Some of our anaesthetists are also specialists
in pain medicine.
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Dr Alexander Williams
Dr M Mali
Dr V Mendis
Dr V Mehta
Dr M Michail
(see consultant list for areas of speciality)
They offer help to patients suffering acute
or chronic pain. They offer a range of
approaches, tailored to the patient’s need,
which may include medication, physiotherapy,
nerve blocks, radio frequency ablation and
pain relieving injections.
When choosing Ramsay Health Care, patients
can be sure of our focus on ensuring safe
and effective anaesthesia and a speedy full
recovery.
The department’s activity is predominately elective surgery and currently operates on the
following areas:
Brachytherapy
General surgery
Plastics
Breast / reconstructive surgery
Gynaecology
Reconstructive surgery
Cardio version
Laparoscopic
Spinal surgery
Colorectal surgery
Ophthalmology
Urology
Cosmetic
Oral Maxillo facial
Vascular
Ear, Nose and Throat
Orthopaedic
Weight Loss Surgery
Endoscopy
Paediatric
Gastroenterology
Pain management
Day Unit
Our newly refurbished day unit is fully equipped to cater for patients undergoing procedures
where a bedroom or overnight stay is not required.
This facility ensures patients spend a reduced amount of time at the hospital, where clinically
appropriate, and can return to their normal activities as soon as possible.
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Rivers is a 59 bedded hospital divided into
two wards. Orchard Ward which specialises in
caring for Orthopaedics, General Surgery and
Medical Patients and Meadow Ward which
looks after ENT, Gynaecological, Urology,
Cosmetic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Oral &
Maxillo Facial and Chemotherapy Patients.
The Rivers Hospital was listed in the Top 100
places for nurses to work in The Nursing
Times Surveys in 2007 (14th place) and in
2009 (4th place).
All patient rooms have en suite bathroom
facilities. Patients are looked after by trained
nurses supported by healthcare assistants.
Rivers has close association with Anglia Ruskin
University and Hertfordshire University and
actively supports student nurse training. The
Rivers Hospital has been highly commended
by ARU for the training environment that we
offer their students.
All patients must be admitted under the care
of a consultant. A Resident Medical Officer is
available 24 hours a day for on-site medical
support. We have a Matron, Senior Nurse
Managers and Senior Nurse Specialists for
Oncology /Chemotherapy, Cosmetic/Plastic
surgery and Orthopaedics, Critical Care and
Breast Care. Nationally the hospital acquired
infection rate (all infections) is 5%. (National
Audit Office), however at Rivers this figure is
0.2%.
Cosmetic Surgery
Although we very rarely have patients who
develop MRSA in the Rivers, we do have
patients that have been transferred from
another hospital or nursing home who are
positive for MRSA. These patients are isolated
until they are free of infection. All patients
undergoing major surgery are screened at our
Pre-Admission clinic for MRSA. If a patient
is transferred in from another hospital, the
patient will be MRSA swabbed and barrier
nursed until we have clear results. All of
our staff are also trained to understand the
importance of hand washing when dealing
with patients.
Urgent admissions policy
Admissions for urgent cases can be arranged
by the senior nurse on duty, who will seek the
appropriate consultant who is willing to care
for the Patient and will call the GP. Rivers will
arrange a private ambulance if required. The
cost of the ambulance (if not covered by the
patient’s own insurance company) must be
paid by the patient.
Call:
0800 212 715
(available 24 hours/day).
The Rivers Hospital has established a very positive reputation as a provider of cosmetic and
plastic surgery. The hospital meets the highest clinical standards and surgery is carried out within
the hospital with full clinical support.
All cosmetic surgeons at The Rivers Hospital are fully accredited and listed on the (GMC) General
Medical Council specialist register and currently hold or have held an NHS post. Many are also
members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) or British Association
of Plastic Surgeons (BAPS). All our surgeons Mr Alvarez- Parra, Mr J Britto, Mr N Carver, Mr B
Mathur, Mr D McKiernan (Facial Plastics only), Mr Mochloulis (Facial Plastics only), Mr B Philp
and Ms Tzafetta are held in the highest regard.
Vive Cosmetic Surgery
Wards
A no obligation initial free consultation is offered, with a mandatory 14 day cooling off period
before any commitment to surgery. The hospital provides an open access policy, in which
patients can talk to our Specialist Cosmetic Advisors and Sue Meldrum (Cosmetic Nurse
Specialist) for more information whilst making their decision.
We offer our surgical procedures on a fixed cost basis, which enables patients to know the exact
cost of treatment before they consent for the procedure. Fixed Cost Care packages include all
the hospital costs for performing the surgery, the consultant surgeon and consultant anaesthetist
fees.
To book an appointment or for a quotation on a cosmetic surgery procedure, please call the Self
Pay or Premium Care Enquiries line:
01279 602 644
Our Services include:
Surgical Procedures
Non - Surgical Procedures
Body Contouring
Dermal Fillers
Breast Augmentation
Facial Aesthetics
Breast Reduction
Laser Hair Removal
Breast Uplift
Treatment for Excessive Sweating
Burns Reconstruction
Sclerotherapy
Eyelid Reduction
Skin Rejuvenation
Liposuction
Mole Removal/Mole Screening
Nose Surgery
Prominent Ear Correction
Skin Lesions
Tummy Tuck
Varicose Vein Treatments
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Information for GPs
Private GP Service
Specialist Nurse practitioner
General Referrals
Direct Access Services
The Private GP service offers the convenience
of flexible appointment times. There is no
need to register, simply call:
A full range of outpatient nursing services
are available at Rivers Hospital, managed and
delivered by our highly qualified nurses. Our
nursing staff have formal qualifications in the
following areas:
GPs can refer a patient for an outpatient
consultation, diagnostic tests or treatment by
writing to the appropriate consultant, or try the
GP hotline to book the right appointment faster.
Patients may be referred directly to the
following services:
01279 602 ­644
or
01279 602 675
to book an appointment, whenever it is more
convenient to use the private GP service.
Further investigation and private referrals if
required can be arranged by us.
Services Include:
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Health Screening
Treatment of acute illnesses e.g flu,
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Infections, Ear syringing etc
Ongoing medical care e.g follow up
Chronic illness, asthma management
General Lifestyle advice including
Monitoring of obesity, smoking
cessation, cholesterol levels
Referral to hospital consultant, X-ray,
Physiotherapy, etc
Medical examinations
Advice e.g Contraceptive,
preconception and pregnancy
impotence etc
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Prescribing medication
Cervical smears and breast awareness
(Marie Curie)
Family planning
Diagnosis and treatment of asthma
Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes
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GP Referral Hotline:
0800 564 2877
Referral letters may be faxed via our dedicated
GP free fax line on:
0800 564 2855
Diagnosis and treatment of ear conditions
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Coronary heart disease prevention
Diagnosis and treatment of minor illness
General Lifestyle advice including
monitoring of obesity, smoking cessation,
cholesterol levels
Vaccinations
HPV Vaccines
Strep B swabs for pregnant ladies
Removal of Skin tags, warts and Verruca
Contraceptive implants
Referral for X-rays and Ultrasound
Open access endoscopy
(gastroscopy & flexible
sigmoidoscopy)
Physiotherapy
Sports injury service
Radiology inc. X-ray, ultrasound,
MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, contrast
studies, bone densitometry &
dental X-rays
Pathology services inc
haematology, histology, cytology,
microbiology
Online referrals for
private patients
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GP practices can refer
private patients online via
our Online Private Patient
Referral System.
For further information and referral
forms, please contact Denise Benfield,
GP Liaison Officer on:
» www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/patientreferral
Information for GPs
Primary Care Services
Rapid breast diagnostic clinic
07980 006 104
For further information on this service, please
email Denise Benfield, GP Liaison Officer.
» [email protected]
Referral to Consultants
Urgent Referrals
A 24-hour admission service (including urgent
admissions) is available by telephoning:
0800 212 715
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Appointments
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Allergy
Dr V S Chakravarti
Paediatric and Adults: Food allergy testing, Skin
allergy & Eczema, Anaphylaxis.
Mon pm & Eve, Alt
Wed & Thurs pm
& Eve
Dr R Dent
Adult Allergies
Sat am
Mr A A Hussein
Spinal Surgery
Mon pm, Wed eve &
Fri pm & eve
01279 602 694
Mr J L Kitson
Spine, General Orthopaedics
Alt Fri am
01279 602 696
Mr P Sheard
Spinal, joint replacement & arthroscopy
Alt Weds & Alt Thurs
Mornings
Mr H Bradpiece
Breast/General Surgery, Upper GI , Laparoscopic
cholecystectomy, Hernia, Vasectomy,
Tues pm & eve, Fri
Lunchtime, Sat Am
Miss S Jenkins
Breast/General Surgery, Thyroid, Hernia,
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Minor operations
Tues pm
Clinical Nurse
Specialist – Breast
Care
Lesley McBride
Support and counselling to patients diagnosed
with breast cancer. Ongoing support and
information for patients going through surgery
and treatment.
Cancer Services
Dr J Bridgewater
Gastro Intestinal Oncology
Fri pm
Prof. N G P
Davidson
Breast Cancer, Malignant Melanoma, Urological
Cancers
Tues eve
Dr J Singer
Oncology & Radiotherapy, Breast, Lung, Bowel &
Prostate Cancers
Tues pm, Thurs eve
Dr H El-Gendi
General cardiology problems, managing patients
with chest pain, heart failure and palpitation.
Specialises in cardiac catheters and pacemaker
implants
Weds Eve
Dr R Jagathesan
Coronary Intervention, Angioplasty, Angiography
Pacing, Arrhythmia, General Cardiology
Tues Eve Thurs pm,
Fri eve, Alt Sat am
Dr J W Sayer
Coronary Artery Disease & intervention, General
Cardiology
Mon pm & eve, Alt
Sat am
Cardiology Clinical
Scientist
Dr B Adeyemi
Echocardiogram referrals for all adults over
16yrs, including referrals for Trans-pulmonary
and bubble contrast studies, and physiological
exercise Echocardiograms. Echocardiology follow
up of all patients with all types of heart disease,
Sat am & by
arrangement
Care of the Elderly
Dr G B Ambepitiya
Elderly Medicine, TIA & Stroke Medicine,
Parkinson’s Disease
Mon pm (once
a month) and by
arrangement
Dr S Hameed
Stroke/TIA. Geriatrics and General Medicine
Alt Thurs Eve
Dr Mansoor
Stroke/TIA, General Medicine in adults, Heart
disease in the elderly, Stroke/TIA in young people
Alt Thurs Eve
Clinical Department Managers
Inpatient Bookings
01279 602 636
Radiology
01279 602 658
Outpatient Bookings
01279 602 675
Pharmacy
01279 602 625
Physiotherapy Appointments
01279 602 632
Pathology
01279 602 656
Radiology Appointments
01279 602 624
Physiotherapy
01279 602 632
Outpatients
01279 602 655
Wards
Clinical Departments
Wards: Meadow Reception
01279 602 670
Wards: Orchard Reception
01279 602 662
Theatres
Outpatient Nurses Station
01279 602 655
GP and Consultant Liaison
Pharmacy
01279 602 657
Regional Business Development Manager
01279 602 643
Pathology
01279 602 656
GP Liaison Officer
07980 006 104
Accounts
Back Pain and
Spinal Care
Breast Surgery
Marketing & Premium Care Enquiries
Patient Accounts & Credit Control
01279 602 639
Marketing & Events Co-ordinator
01279 602 642
Accounts Payable
01279 602 631
Self Pay or Premium Care Enquiries
01279 602 644
Payments Office
01279 602 691
NHS Co-ordinators
01279 602 672
Management
General Manager
01279 602 648
Matron
01279 602 647
Operations Manager
01279 602 647
Finance Manager
01279 600 282
ext 2200
Cardiology
Enquiries email:
» [email protected]
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Consultant List
Useful Contacts
Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
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Consultant List
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Chest/Respiratory
Dr R G Dent
Chest and allergy
Sat am
Counselling
Miss C Ferrary
Dr D J Newberry
Respiratory Medicine, COPD, Asthma, Multi
System Illness, Patients with Diagnostic Dilemmas
By arrangement with
Secretary
Counselling for both adults and Children,
Counselling for bereavement, terminal illness,
depression, substance abuse, adoption issues,
relationship matters.
Clinics are held once
a week
Dr P Russell
Respiratory Medicine, General Medicine, COPD,
Pleural Disease
By arrangement
Dermatology
Dr A H M Bayoumi
Tues am & pm, Wed
eve & Alt Wed am
Dr J F Waller
Asthma, COPD, Lung Function - check still
practising
By arrangement with
Secretary
Mr O Lalude
Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy, Colonoscopy
Thurs am & alt Sat
am
Mr S Vivekanandan
Endoscopies inc Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy,
Hernia Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Colorectal
Surgery
Wed eve, Fri pm
General Dermatology including Inflammatory
conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and acne.
Allergies including specialist allergy patch testing,
urticaria and angio-oedema. Hair loss and nail
disorders. Moles and malignant melanoma,
including the latest in ‘Mole Mapping’ and mole
checks. Skin Cancers. Dermatological surgery:
removal of skin cancers, benign cysts and other
skin lesions.
Dr R Verdolini
Skin Cancer, Rhinoplasty, Breast & Face cosmetic
Surgery
Mon eve, Weds am
(minor ops only)
Weds pm
Mr J Britto
Non – Surgical Facial Rejuvenation, Eyelid
Reconstruction and Aesthetics, Facial & Nasal
Aesthetic Surgery, Surgery of the Breast
Thurs am
General Dermatology, Skin Cancer and
Dermatology surgery, including complex
reconstructions by flaps and grafting. Acne,
Urticaria, hyperhidrosis (excess sweating), genital
dermatology, and hair loss (for which he also
performs autologous hair transplantation)
Alt Sat am
Mr G Alvarez-Parra
Dr K Watson
Mon pm & eve
Mr N Carver
Cosmetic Surgery, Head Neck & Breast
Reconstruction
Alt Weds pm & eve
Mr A Frosh (ENT &
Facial plastics only)
Sinus Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Allergy, Paediatric ENT,
cosmetic nose reshaping
Alt Mon am
All general dermatology in adults and children,
including eczema, psoriasis, acne, Urticaria, mole
checks, skin cancer, acute dermatosis, hair and
nail disorders. Minor surgery including removal
of moles, cysts, skin tags, and ‘lumps and bumps’
Dr M Elrishi
Mr B Mathur
Breast reconstruction, Breast aesthetic surgeryShaping- reduction, augmentation, mastopexy,
asymmetry correction, inverted nipples and
gynecomastia.
Mon Eve
All aspects of Endocrinology and Diabetes care,
management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome,
infertility, erectile dysfunction, thyroid disorders.
Diabetes and related cardiovascular risk
Friday Evenings &
Saturday Mornings
Dr A Lakhdar
Cosmetic Facial Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Dermal
Fillers
Alt Tues am & Alt
Fri pm
Diabetes, Endocrinology, Thyroid obesity, erectile
dysfunction, lipids
Alternate Mon pm
Mr D McKiernan
(ENT & Facial
plastics only)
Dr E Marouf
Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, PCO Syndrome
Alternate Wed eve
Dr D Shaafi
Head and neck oncology. Management of the
neck lump, thyroid surgery and facial plastics.
Rhinoplasty cosmetic and functional, removal of
skin tags, moles and skin cancers, facial cosmetic
treatments including facial revitalisation.
Fri am
Diabetes, Endocrine and General Medicine
including thyroid, pituitary, polycystic ovary,
obesity and metabolic syndrome. Thyroid and
Parathyroid Disorders and Obesity & Prevention
of Diabetes.
Alt Thurs Morn
Mr G Mochloulis
(ENT & Facial
plastics only)
Ms E Kyriacos
Dietician
Mr B Philp
Laser, Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery & Burns
Reconstruction, Mole Screening
Wed am
Ms J Marriott
Dietician Paediatrics
Alt Sat Morn
Mrs T Parker
IBS, Food Intolerance
Alt Mon morn, Alt
Fri Morn
Colorectal
Cosmetic Surgery
Dietician/Nutrition
Ms K Tzafetta
Facial aesthetic surgery, Facial paralysis, Body
contouring, Abdominoplasty, Microsurgical
procedures, All aspects of cosmetic surgery
Sat am
Specialist
Practitioners
Dawn Jasper
Dermal Fillers & treatment for Hyperhidrosis
(excessive sweating)
Alt Tues Am and
other times by
arrangement
Specialist Cosmetic
Nurse
Mrs S Meldrum,
Mrs L Lavery, Mrs
N Riggs
Laser Hair Removal, Skin Rejuvenation
Alt Mon, Weds pm,
Thurs Eve, Alt Fri &
Alt sat morn
Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
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Endocrinology
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Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
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Consultant List
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
ENT
Mr Bhattacharyya
Mr. Bhattacharyya accepts all ENT referrals adult
or children. He has a dedicated audiologist in
his clinic and a team of speech therapists for
patients with Voice Disorders. Otology (Surgery
for conductive deafness), Voice Disorders and
Endoscopic sinus Surgery
Alt Mon Morn
Audiology &
Hearing Aids
Mrs F Bateson
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, Digital Hearing Aid
fitting & rehabilitation, Balance Assessments
& rehabilitation, Cochlear implants for severe
/ profound hearing loss. Sound protection &
personal communication
Alternate Monday
pm for Balance
Clinic, Friday am &
Alt Saturday
Mrs A Prasher
Paediatric & Adult testing, Adult Hearing aids
Fri am
Mr H Chau
All adult and paediatric ENT referrals including
hearing, glue ear, grommets, myringoplasty,
tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, Pinnaplasty,
septoplasty, Rhinoplasty, sinusitis/sinus
disease, functional endoscopic sinus surgery,
adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, palatoplasty,
snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea, voice, and
microlaryngoscopy.
Monday PM
Mr G Whiley
Digital Hearing Aid fitting & rehabilitation,
Balance Assessments & rehabilitation, Cochlear
implants for severe / profound hearing loss.
Sound protection & personal communication
Alternate Monday
pm - Balance Clinic &
Audiology clinic
Hertfordshire
Hearing Practice
Specialist hearing test and hearing aid fitting
service
Thurs am
Mr F Fahmy
Rhinology & Otology
Alt Mon pm
Speech Therapist
Tracey Murray
Speech and Language Therapy
By arrangement
Mr N Flower
Rhinoplasty, Snoring, Sinus Surgery. All ENT
conditions in both children and adults. Special
interest in disorders of the nose and sinuses
and practices minimally invasive sinus surgery
for a range of sinus conditions (FESS) as well as
extended applications including treatment of
blocked tear ducts (Endoscopic DCR).
Wed pm, Thurs pm
& eve & Alt Tues eve
Gastroenterology
Dr D M Preston
Gastroenterology & General Medicine
Wed pm, Fri all day
Dr E Stoner
Tues eve, Wed am, &
Thurs eve, Fri all day
Mr A Frosh
Sinus Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Allergy, Paediatric ENT,
cosmetic nose reshaping
Alt Mon am
Gastroscopy , Colonoscopy, ERCP (endoscopic
retrograde cholangiopancreatography)
Capsule endoscopy, Gasto-oesphageal
reflux, gastric and duodenal ulcers, irritable
bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s
disease, gallstones, rectal bleeding and upper
(oesophageal and gastric) and lower (small
bowel, colonic, and anorectal) gastrointestinal
cancers.
Mr D Gillett
All Ear, Nose and Throat complaints in adults and
Children, Specialist interest in Middle ear and
mastoid surgery, nasal and sinus disease, snoring,
paediatric ENT and salivary gland disease.
Mon am
Dr Hameed
Elderly Medicine, TIA & Stroke Medicine,
Parkinson’s Disease
Alt Thurs Eve
Dr Mansoor
Stroke/TIA. Geriatrics and General Medicine
Alt Sat Morns
Mr S Jayaraj
Allergy Testing/Treatment, General ENT, Paediatric
ENT, Otology, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty
Thursday am
Dr Shaafi
Stroke/TIA, General Medicine in adults, Heart
disease in the elderly, Stroke/TIA in young people
Alt Thurs Eve
Mr D McKiernan
General ENT, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty, Cosmetic
Facial Surgery
Alt Tues am, Alt
Fri pm
Mr A Abidia
Varicose Veins, Vascular problems, laparoscopic
hernia, cholecystectomy
Mon am, Weds eve,
Alt Thurs am,
Mr G Mochloulis
Head and neck oncology. Management of the
neck lump, thyroid surgery and facial plastics.
Rhinoplasty cosmetic and functional, removal of
skin tags, moles and skin cancers, facial cosmetic
treatments including facial revitalisation.
Friday Mornings
Mr H Bradpiece
Breast/General Surgery, Upper GI , Laparoscopic
cholecystectomy, Hernia, Vasectomy,
Tues pm & eve, Fri
Miss S Jenkins
Breast/General Surgery, Thyroid, Hernia,
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Minor operations
Tues pm
General Otorhinolaryngology, Otology, Paediatric
ENT, Laryngology, Benign Head and Neck
Disease.
Thursday Mornings
Mr S Kibria
Varicose veins, leg ulcers, Sclerotherapy, spider
veins, aortic aneurysm, bypass surgery, hernia
repair.
Alt Weds Eve
Mr O Lalude
Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy, Colonoscopy
Thurs am & alt Sat
am
Mr N Law
Arterial surgery, varicose veins, venus ulcers,
thyroid surgery
Alt Thurs pm
Mr M Lennox
Paediatric Surgery, Urology / Laparoscopic
Surgery
Alt Mon pm
Mrs G Rogers
Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
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General Surgery
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Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
Rivers Hospital
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Speciality
Consultant List
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Mr J L Peters
General Surgery, paediatric surgery,
coloprocology hernia & urology
Mon am & eve
Manual Lymphatic
Drainage
Miss N de Havilland
Lymphoedema drainage
Thurs pm
Mr J Refson
Vascular, Varicose Veins, Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy & Laparoscopic Hernia Repair,
Gilmore’s Groin Hernia (sports)
Wed am
Medical Services
Dr Hameed
Elderly Medicine, TIA & Stroke Medicine,
Parkinson’s Disease
Alt Thurs Eve
Ms Vardhini Vijay
Laparoscopic abdominal surgery including
cholecystectomy, adhesiolysis and benign and
malignant colonic disease, Laparoscopic and
open repair of groin and abdominal wall hernias,
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy, Surgery for benign
anorectal conditions
Alt Wed pm, Alt
Fri pm
Dr Mansoor
Stroke/TIA. Geriatrics and General Medicine
Alt Thurs Eve
Dr Shaafi
Stroke/TIA, General Medicine in adults, Heart
disease in the elderly, Stroke/TIA in young people
Alt Thurs Eve
Dr O C Cockerell
Headache, Epilepsy, whiplash and general
neurology
Mon pm & eve
Endoscopies inc Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy,
Hernia Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Colorectal
Surgery
Wed eve, Fri pm
Dr P Martin
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Wed pm
Dr J Deeb
EMG, Nerve Conduction Studies, SFEMG, EEG,
Evoked Potentials
Alt Thurs pm & by
arrangement
Dr G Kanabar
Nerve Conduction & EMG
Alternate Weds
Mornings
Nephrology\Renal
Medicine
Dr Ali
Chronic renal failure, hypertension, protein urea
and Stages II, III, IV and V chronic kidney disease.
Thursday pm - out
patient clinics only
Neurosurgery
Mr H Ellamushi
Spinal Surgery including Balloon Kyphoplasty
Tues am
Mr J Kellerman
Spinal Surgery, Pain Relief
Weds Mornings
Dr J Bridgewater
Gastro Intestinal Oncology
Fri pm
Prof. N G P
Davidson
Breast Cancer, Malignant Melanoma, Urological
Cancers
Tues eve
Dr J Singer
Oncology & Radiotherapy, Breast, Lung, Bowel &
Prostate Cancers
Tues pm, Thurs eve
Mr S H Campbell
Small Incision Cataract Surgery with multifocal
implants, Glaucoma, Squint
Mon am & pm
Mr I M Fawcett
New treatments for Macular Degeneration,
Vitreo Retinal Surgery, Cataract Surgery
Thurs am
Mr S Vivekanandan
Neurology
Clinical Neuro
-Physiology
Sclerotherapy
Carole Rogers
Non-surgical Treatment for Thread Veins
Wed eve & Fri pm
Gynaecology &
Obstetrics
Mr M Al Samarrai
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Oncology,
Colposcopy, Labioplasty & Vaginoplasty
Wed pm & by
arrangement
Mr H Annan
Fibroids, Incontinence & Prolapse, Vulva Disease
Fri pm
Mr R Atalla
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis,
Recurrent Miscarriage and Menopause
Fri pm
Mr F L De Graaf
Uro-gynaecology, Infertility, Menorrhagia
Thursday am
Mr P Donkor
Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Special Interests
in High Risk Obstetrics; Diabetes and other
medical conditions in Pregnancy.
Tues afternoon
Miss K El Farra
Assisted Conception, Colposcopy, Minimal
Access Surgery and Urogynaecology, Labioplasty
& Vaginoplasty
Wed eve, alt
Mr D El
Sandabesee
Ambulatory gynaecology including
gynaecological ultrasound, hysteroscopy,
Colposcopy and minimal access surgery.
Tues am & alt Mon
eve
Mr E Y Hemaya
Menorrhagia, Prolapse, Urogynaecology, PCOD &
Ultrasound scan & prenatal diagnosis
Fri pm & by
arrangement
Miss D Flaye
Cataract Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy, Medical
Retina Glaucoma
Tues pm & Fri pm
Ms Saadia
Noreldeen
General Gynaecology, menstrual disorders,
endocrine problems including polycystic ovaries
and adolescence gynaecology.
Alt Monday pm
Mr P Patel
Thurs pm
Mrs P Wilson
Colposcopy, Uro gynaecology, Prolapse Surgery,
Labioplasty & Vaginoplasty
Mon pm
For all ophthalmological conditions in adults
including age-related macular degeneration,
diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and
cataract.
Mrs P Prakash
Diabetic Eye Disease, Age Related Macular
Degeneration, Vascular Retinopathies, Inherited
Retinal Eye Diseases, Cataract Surgeries, Lasers.
Mr V M R Vempali
Small Incision Cataract Surgery, Squint, Paediatric
Eye Problems,
Colposcopy Clinic
Haematology
Ophthalmology
Alt Wed and Alt
Mons
Fertility Clinic
See Miss El Farra
Dr F N Al-Refaie
All aspects of haematology including malignant
haematology (lymphoma), thrombophilia and
anticoagulation
Tues eve, Alt Wed
am & pm, Sat am
Fri am
Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
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Oncology
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Consultant List
Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
Rivers Hospital
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Consultant List
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Orthoptics
Investigation/
Orthoptist
Helen Collett
Visual Fields assessment, Squint, Ocular Motility,
Children with lazy eye, Amblyopia
Tues eve, Alt wed
pm,
Oral & Maxillo
Facial Surgery
Mr L Cheng
Dentoalveolar surgery, Salivary glands, Facial pain
1st & 3rd Thurs of
each month.
Mr B Littler
All aspects of maxillo facial surgery including
salivary gland surgery and dental implants
Alt Sat am, Occ
Mon am.
Mr J Sherman
All aspects of OMFS, Salivary Gland Disorders,
Skin lesions, Implants
Every 3rd Mon am
Mr S Whitley
Dentoaveolar surgery, Salivary Gland disorders,
Head & Neck cancer, Facial surgical dermatology,
Facial trauma
Tues & Fri pm
Mr C H Aldam
Hips / Knees, Trauma & Reconstruction
Mon pm, Alt Wed
pm, Fri am
Mr P Allen
Knee & Hip Replacement Arthroscopic Surgery,
Ligament Reconstruction, Trauma
Mon am , Every 4th
Mon pm, Thurs pm
& eve
Mr A Amini
Paediatrics, Upper Limb (not wrists), Foot
Tue pm, Alt Weds
morn & eve, alt
Thurs am check
Mr A A Hussein
Spinal Surgery
Mon pm, Wed eve &
Fri pm & eve
Mr J L Kitson
Spine, General Orthopaedics
Alt Fri am
Mr Kutty
Lower limb, Hip and Knee replacements. Young
Adult Hip with pain, Hip & Knee Arthroscopic
Surgery, Trauma, Primary and Complex Primary
hip and knee replacements
Tues pm & Eve, Weds
am & Alt Weds pm
Mr J
Mahaluxmivala
Knee & Hip Replacement & Revision Surgery
Dr C Maizen
Orthopaedics
Mr A McDowell
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Mr D S Nairn
Hand, Foot, Upper Limb, Ankle
Weds pm & eve,
Sat am
Mr H Parmar
Replacement & Revision Surgery, Knee, Hip and
Foot Surgery, Arthroscopy, Young Adult/Adult
Hip Disease
Tue am (alt)
Mr N Saw
Upper limb disorders upper limb arthroscopy,
upper limb sports injuries rotator cuff disorders,
shoulder and elbow arthritis, hands
Thurs pm & eve
Mr R Sharma
Upper Limb, Shoulder Replacement, Elbow,
Wrist, Hand, Knee ligament reconstruction &
Sports Injury
Thurs pm
Mr P Sheard
Spinal, joint replacement & arthroscopy
Alt Weds & Alt Thurs
Mornings
Mr A H Waterfield
Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Reconstruction,
Foot surgery
Thu pm
Mr A Watson
Foot, ankle & knee surgery
Mon am, Tues am
Podiatry
Ms J Patel
Sports Injuries, Biomechanics, Gait Analysis,
Orthotics
Alt Fri am
Foot Health Clinic
Ms G Croker
Corns, Verrucae, Callus and Cracked Heels,
Athletes Foot, Fungal toe Nails, Toenail cutting
service
Eve and weekend
appts available
Pain Medicine
Dr Alexander
Williams
Pain Management, Back Pain, Neck Pain,
Musculoskeletal pain, Pelvic Pain
Alt Thurs am
Dr M Mali
Pain management, anaesthetics, lower back and
shoulder
Weds am
Mon am, Mon eve,
Fri pm
Dr V Mehta
Musculoskeletal pain, back and shoulder pain
management, post surgical chronic pain,
Mon eve
Paediatric Orthopaedic disorders and
Neuromuscular conditions, Paediatric trauma;
DDH (Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip)
Ultrasound screening and treatment, Talipes
(Clubfoot) Ponseti Treatment (casting and
tenotomies) and all other paediatric foot
deformities. Adult forefoot referrals are also
welcome. Cerebral Palsy, serial casing, and
multilevel gait improving surgery such as tendon
lengthening and tranfers, treatment of all
paediatric congenital or acquired deformities.
Tues pm
Dr V Mendis
Back & neck pain, neuropathic management
Tues pm
Dr M Michail
Acupuncture/Pain Management
By arrangement
Dr V S Chakravarti
General Paediatrics, Asthma Recurrent Infections,
GI Problems check
Mon pm, Wed & Thu
pm & eve
Dr T N Hla
New Born Babies, Cardiology, Endocrinology,
Haematology, Diabetes
Tues eve
Dr R St. E
Thambapillai
General Paediatrics, Asthma, Nephrology
including urinary tract infections & Neonatology
Sat am & Weds pm
Primary hip and knee replacement surgery,
revision hip and knee replacement surgery,
resurfacing hip arthroplasty and arthroscopic
knee surgery.
Al t Sat morns
Dr I Takon
General Paediatrics, Neuro Disability, ADHD &
Behaviour Problems
Sat am
Dr S Zeidan
Respiratory Medicine, General Paediatrics
Alt Tues eve
Paediatrics
Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
29 Ramsay Health Care
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Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
Rivers Hospital
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Consultant List
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Plastic Surgery
Mr G Alvarez-Parra
Skin Cancer, Rhinoplasty, Breast & Face cosmetic
Surgery
Mon eve, Weds am
(minor ops only)
Weds pm
Psychiatry
Dr S Abou-el-Fadl
Adult Psychiatry
Wed eve
Dr Daniels
Mental health illnesses. Special interest in
depression and alcohol dependence.
Thurs pm
Mr J Britto
Non – Surgical Facial Rejuvenation, Eyelid
Reconstruction and Aesthetics, Facial & Nasal
Aesthetic Surgery, Surgery of the Breast
Thurs am
Dr Nandy
Special interests in eating disorders, post natal
depression, mental health related to neurological
conditions and other physical illnesses.
Sat Morn Mr N Carver
Cosmetic Surgery, Head Neck & Breast
Reconstruction
Alt Weds pm & eve
Dr R Schapira
Tue pm / eve & Thurs
am, Fri am
Mr A Frosh(ENT &
Facial plastics only)
Sinus Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Allergy, Paediatric ENT,
cosmetic nose reshaping
Alt Mon am
Adult Psychiatry, Adult attention deficit,
Hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum
disorders, stress disorders, psychosomatic
disorders, Clinic hypnosis
Mr B Mathur
Breast reconstruction, Breast aesthetic surgeryShaping- reduction, augmentation, mastopexy,
asymmetry correction, inverted nipples and
gynecomastia.
Mon eve
Psychotherapy
Mrs L Harvey
Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy
Fri am & Sat am
Radiology
Dr Z Aldin
Vascular, Cardiac CT & Intervential Pain
Management
Fri pm
Mr D McKiernan
(ENT & Facial
plastics only)
Cosmetic Facial Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Dermal
Fillers
Alt Tues am & Alt
Fri pm
Dr A C B Aylwin
Breast Radiology, CT Colonography, Cardiac
calcium scoring, Vascular
Tuesday pm
Dr C J Barber
Head & Neck Genito-Urinary Doppler
Fri am
Mr G
Mochloulis(ENT &
Facial plastics only)
Head and neck oncology. Management of the
neck lump, thyroid surgery and facial plastics.
Rhinoplasty cosmetic and functional, removal of
skin tags, moles and skin cancers, facial cosmetic
treatments including facial revitalisation.
Fri morn
Dr A Chauhan
Vascular CT Colonography
Mon pm
Dr S Dimmock
General
Weds pm
Dr J Hodson
General, Breast Radiology, CT Colonography,
Gastroenterology
Tues am
Mr B Philp
Laser, Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery & Burns
Reconstruction , Mole Screening
Wed am
Dr V Jayaram
Paediatric Imaging & Gynaecology
Musculoskeletal, Vascular
Wed am
Ms K Tzafetta
Facial aesthetic surgery, Facial paralysis, Body
contouring, Abdominoplasty, Microsurgical
procedures, All aspects of cosmetic surgery
Sat am
Dr Khan
General
Wed pm
Dr M Long
Musculoskeletal & Chest Imaging
Thu pm
Treatment of acute illnesses, Ongoing medical
care, General Lifestyle advice, Referral to
hospital consultant, X-ray, Physio, etc Screening
tests
Mon eve, Tues am,
Thurs eve, Fri eve
Dr W Partridge
Vascular CT Colonography
Thurs am
Dr J Praharaju
Neuro, General
Thurs am
Dr P Rajan
Breast, Head & Neck, Gynae
Mon pm
Dr S Redla
Musculoskeletal, Gynae Gastroenterology inc CT
Colonography
Fri pm
Dr T Sikdar
Musculoskeletal & Chest Imaging Interventional
Mon am
Dr N Taha
Gynae
Tues am
Dr D Wright
Breast Imaging
OCC Tues pm
Dr P Butler
Neuroradiology
Reporting Only
Dr Chawda
Neuroradiology
Reporting Only
Private GP Services
(see Private GP Service for full list of services)
Specialist Practice
Nurse
Mrs L Tulloch
Vaccinations, Ear syringing, Cervical smears, HPV
Vaccines
Thurs Morns
Physicians
Dr S Hameed
Elderly Medicine, TIA & Stroke Medicine,
Parkinson’s Disease
Alt Thurs eve
Dr S Mansoor
Stroke/TIA. Geriatrics and General Medicine
Alt Thurs Eve
Neuroradiology
Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
31 Ramsay Health Care
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Consultant List
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Speciality
Consultant
Special Interest
Clinics
Renal Medicine/
Nephrology
Dr Ali
Chronic renal failure, hypertension, protein urea
and Stages II, III, IV and V chronic kidney disease.
Thursday pm - out
patient clinics only
Vascular
Mr A Abidia
Varicose Veins, Vascular problems, laparoscopic
hernia, cholecystectomy
Mon am, Weds eve,
Alt Thurs am,
Rheumatology
Dr K Ahmed
Inflammatory Arthritis (including Anti-TNF
treatment), Connective Tissue Disease (including
Vacuities), Polymyalgia Rheumatic, Paget’s
Disease & Osteoporosis
Mon am, Thurs eve
Mr S Kibria
Varicose veins, leg ulcers, Sclerotherapy, spider
veins, aortic aneurysm, bypass surgery, hernia
repair.
Alt Wes Eve
Dr J M C Axon
Soft Tissue Injuries, inflammatory Arthropathies,
Osteoporosis. Sports Injuries, Overuse Neck &
Back including work-related
Wed am
Mr N Law
Arterial surgery, varicose veins, venus ulcers,
thyroid surgery
Alt Thurs pm
Mr J Refson
Vascular, Varicose Veins, Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy & Laparoscopic Hernia Repair,
Gilmore’s Groin Hernia (sports)
Wed am & by
arrangement
Sports injuries
Dr T A Crisp
Sports and Overuse injuries. Work-related
injuries. Tendinopathy especially achilles and
patellar knee and shoulder injury.
Alt. Thu am
Urology
Miss H BrydeAndersen
Diagnosis and treatment of the full range
of urological problems including female and
paediatric urology. Special area of interest
includes urinary stones and bladder dysfunction,
recurrent urinary tract infections and prostate
problems.
Alt Fri Morn
Mr S Gujral
Pelvic Cancer, laser incontinence, reconstructive
Alt Friday Eve
Mr T Lane
General Urology, Kidney, Bladder, Testicular
and Prostate Cancer. Laparoscopy. Urinary
stone disease, Urinary Tract Infections and the
assessment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.
Infertility.
Thursday am
Mr B Potluri
Prostate Assessment, Prostate Cancer, Andrology,
Brachytherapy, Haematuria Clinic, Erectile
Dysfunction, Paediatric Urology, Vasectomy &
Reversal, Orchidopexy, Circumcision, General
Female Urology
Mon eve, Tue eve,
Wed am, Sat am,
Mr R Samman
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy & Pyeloplasty,
Urological Cancer. Female Urology, Paediatric
Urology, Stone Disease, Haematuria Clinic
Mon eve, Tue eve,
Wed am, Sat am,
Mr J S Virdi
Prostate Cancer, Urinary Stones, Paediatric &
Female Urology Brachytherapy
Tues pm, Wed eve,
Fri pm
Urodynamics
Mr R Samman
Continence Nurse
Nora Roberts
Treatment of continence and bowel dysfunction
Thurs pm
Continence
Physiotherapy
Karen Rattray
Bio Feed back, Pelvic floor muscle strengthening
Weds am & pm
Please contact 01279 602 644
Mon eve
Unless otherwise stated all appointments are made by telephoning
Rivers Hospital Outpatients Department on 01279 602 675
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Directions
High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0HH
» www.rivers-hospital.co.uk
» www.ramsayhealth.co.uk
T: 01279 600 282
F: 01279 600 212
By Public Transport
The nearest stations are
Sawbridgeworth and
Harlow Mill, both are
within 5 minutes taxi ride
of the hospital.
Pedestrian Access
From High Wych Road
walk through the Orchard
Lea cul-de-sac, past both
the entrances to the
Gardens and Orchard
Lea until you see Rivers
Hospital on your left.
By Road
From A414 – At
roundabout join A1184
Cambridge Road.
Continue onto Harlow
Road. Turn off onto High
Wych Road (signposted
High Wych). Then turn
right (signposted Medical
Centre) and follow the
road around until the
Rivers Hospital.
MK-0001-307-SIT-501