Dr Amolak Bansal still practicing?

[Seadragon]

Does anyone in the UK know if Dr Bansal is still at the St Helier hospital? If so, is he still seeing new patients?

Thanks.

 

[Hip]

He has moved to Spire St Anthony's Hospital, Surrey, UK where he is now a private consultant.

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[anni66]

He has moved to Spire St Anthony's Hospital, Surrey, UK where he is now a private consultant.

Other UK ME/CFS doctors detailed on this map.

He does skype consultations too

 

[Seadragon]

@Hip - thank you. My husband has Bupa cover through his work so I am also covered but not sure if they cover that type of private doctor or private hospitals. Do you know what he charges for a consultation?

@anni66 - thanks. How do you get a Skype consultation with him and how much does that cost?

 

[anni66]

@Hip - thank you. My husband has Bupa cover through his work so I am also covered but not sure if they cover that type of private doctor or private hospitals. Do you know what he charges for a consultation?

@anni66 - thanks. How do you get a Skype consultation with him and how much does that cost?

I think you go through referral process and agree skype as preference. He does appreciate that many cannot travel.
I know someone who does this and will see if i can find out for you.

 

[Seadragon]

Thanks @anni66 I saw my GP today and she has agreed to refer me (she has referred patients to him before apparently).

I am trying to decide whether I can get there in person or not (just coming out of a severe relapse). Otherwise I will try to organise a Skype consult.

Do you know approx how much time he allows per consultation and also did you find him helpful?

 

[Binkie4]

I think his charges are now £250 for initial consult and £150 for follow ups of 15 minutes. The initial consult is much longer.

I see him at St Anthony’s on a Thursday but he does do a Saturday clinic occasionally.

Yes, I do find him helpful. He has a pleasant, approachable manner. He can’t cure you but recommends supplements etc. He has also been very helpful in liaising with other doctors for different conditions eg anaesthesia etc.

Apologies for butting in but I thought you would want the info. Unfortunately I don’t know anything about his Skype consults.@Seadragon.

 

[anni66]

Thanks @anni66 I saw my GP today and she has agreed to refer me (she has referred patients to him before apparently).

I am trying to decide whether I can get there in person or not (just coming out of a severe relapse). Otherwise I will try to organise a Skype consult.

Do you know approx how much time he allows per consultation and also did you find him helpful?

From a parent's forum i know of 2 who have had consultations, one did this via skype and found it helpful - no way they could travel.
I have a feeling skype will be the same timeframe but that the first consultation will be in person if possible.
Both people found it helpful.

 

[Seadragon]

Thank you @anni66 and @Binkie4

I have an appointment in June to see him. It is not too far from where I live (about half an hour by car) and my hubby will take me. It's also early afternoon which is usually the time of day I am at my "best".

Still not sure I will manage particularly if it is a warm day as I am sensitive to heat but will see how I am nearer the time.

Failing that, I will see if I can do the Skype consultation if BUPA will cover that type of appointment (not sure if there are rules about that so will have to check).

I will update here how I get on for anyone else in the UK that is interested in Dr Bansal.

 

[godlovesatrier]

@Seadragon

How was your appointment with Dr Bansal and did you get any antivirals?

Did he prescribe Acloyvir and did you feel any better on this?

Thank you,