Serving Shipley & West Yorkshire
Private Cataract Surgery
in Shipley
Should Shipley patients wait on the NHS or go private for Cataract Surgery?
NHS waiting times across West Yorkshire currently run to 12–18 months. Private cataract surgery with Mr Mohyudin is typically arranged within 4–6 weeks of consultation, from £3,000 per eye, with no GP referral for self-pay. Stay on the NHS if you are coping and do not need extras the list does not fund. Use the NHS-or-private tool →
| NHS | Private (Mr Mohyudin) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wait to treatment | 12–18 months | Within 4–6 weeks |
| GP referral | Yes | No |
| Lens options | Monofocal only | Monofocal, toric, EDOF, multifocal |
| Cost | Free | From £3,000 per eye |
Why do Shipley patients book a named consultant?
Patients from Shipley choose Mr Mohyudin when they want the same GMC-registered consultant at consultation, surgery at Spire Elland (about 25 minutes via the A650 and M62) and follow-up — not a handoff. That is optional; it is not a claim that NHS surgery is unsafe.
- ✓5,000+ cataract operations — named consultant throughout
- ✓Substantive NHS Consultant at Calderdale & Huddersfield
- ✓Choice of premium lenses (toric, multifocal and EDOF) not available on the NHS
- ✓Serving Saltaire, Baildon, Bingley, Windhill and wider West Yorkshire
Book cataract surgery — Shipley
Consultations: Newmedica Bradford & Huddersfield (Cleckheaton) · 01274 940 519
Surgery: Spire Elland Hospital · about 25 minutes via the A650 and M62
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Getting there from Shipley
Spire Elland Hospital (Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB) is about 25 minutes via the A650 and M62 from Shipley, with free on-site parking. From Shipley and Saltaire the A650 links quickly to the M62 corridor.
Your local pathway
From Shipley and Saltaire the A650 links quickly to the M62 corridor, putting Spire Elland Hospital about 25 minutes away with free parking on arrival. Consultations are held at Newmedica's Cleckheaton clinic on Bradford Road, and Baildon and Windhill are equally close. NHS eye services for the Shipley area are provided by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Also serving Saltaire, Baildon, Bingley, Windhill, Idle and the wider Shipley area.
Cataract Surgery in Shipley — FAQs
Does Mr Mohyudin offer cataract surgery for Shipley patients?
Yes. Mr Mohamed Mohyudin, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (GMC 7039600), sees Shipley patients at Newmedica Bradford & Huddersfield (Cleckheaton) and performs cataract surgery at Spire Elland Hospital, about 25 minutes via the A650 and M62 from Shipley. Call 01274 940 519 to arrange a consultation. No GP referral is required for self-pay private care.
How much does private cataract surgery cost near Shipley?
Private cataract surgery with Mr Mohyudin starts from £3,000 per eye (self-pay) as an all-inclusive package covering the consultation, procedure, surgeon and anaesthetist fees, hospital costs and routine follow-up. He is Bupa Fee-Assured and recognised by AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA and Cigna.
How long is the wait for cataract surgery compared with the NHS in Shipley?
NHS waiting times for cataract surgery across West Yorkshire currently run to 12–18 months. Privately with Mr Mohyudin, Shipley patients are typically seen within 1–2 weeks at Newmedica Bradford & Huddersfield (Cleckheaton) and treated within 4–6 weeks of the first consultation.
Where would my cataract surgery take place if I live in Shipley?
Consultations for Shipley patients are at Newmedica Bradford & Huddersfield (Cleckheaton). Cataract Surgery is carried out at Spire Elland Hospital (Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB), about 25 minutes via the A650 and M62 from Shipley, with free on-site parking. Mr Mohyudin performs your procedure and all follow-up personally.
Do I need a GP referral to see Mr Mohyudin from Shipley?
No. You can book a private consultation directly on 01274 940 519 without a GP referral. If you are using private medical insurance, your insurer may ask for a GP letter for pre-authorisation. Mr Mohyudin also accepts GP and optometrist referrals from across Shipley and nearby towns such as Saltaire, Baildon, Bingley.
How do I get to the clinic from Shipley?
Spire Elland Hospital is at Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB, about 25 minutes via the A650 and M62 from Shipley, with free on-site parking. From Shipley and Saltaire the A650 links quickly to the M62 corridor. Call 01274 940 519 for directions and to book.