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Wakefield & West Yorkshire · Price guide · 2026
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery cost in Wakefield
Quick answer
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery with Mr Mohamed Mohyudin (GMC 7039600), Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, starts from £2,500 as an all-inclusive self-pay package. Wakefield patients are typically seen within 1–2 weeks and treated within 4–6 weeks — against NHS waits of 12–18 months or longer via Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The same named consultant performs your assessment, surgery and follow-up at Spire Elland Hospital. No GP referral is required for self-pay patients.
From
£2,500
all-inclusive
Private wait
4–6 weeks
after consult
NHS wait
12–18 months or longer
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals
Consultation
£250–£350
no GP referral
How much is private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Wakefield?
Prices are for Mr Mohamed Mohyudin (GMC 7039600) at Spire Elland Hospital — a named consultant surgeon, not a referral agency. Consultations at Spire Elland Hospital; surgery about 25 minutes via the M1 and M62 from Wakefield.
£2,500
All-inclusive self-pay with Mr Mohyudin.
NHS vs private Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) in Wakefield
| NHS | Private — Mr Mohyudin | |
|---|---|---|
| Wait | 12–18 months or longer | 1–2 wk consult · surgery 4–6 weeks |
| Surgeon | Assigned | Mr Mohyudin throughout |
| Cost | Free | From £2,500 |
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FAQs — Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) cost in Wakefield
How much does private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery cost in Wakefield in 2026?
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery with Mr Mohamed Mohyudin starts from £2,500 (self-pay, all-inclusive). The package covers your consultant assessment, the procedure, 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 DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Wakefield?
NHS waiting times for DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery across Wakefield currently run to 12–18 months or longer, via Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Privately with Mr Mohyudin, Wakefield patients are typically assessed within 1–2 weeks and treated within 4–6 weeks of the first consultation — with a named consultant surgeon throughout.
What is included in the private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) 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 DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery in Wakefield?
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 DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery — will I see the same surgeon throughout?
Yes. Mr Mohamed Mohyudin (GMC 7039600) is a substantive NHS Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and double fellowship-trained specialist. He personally assesses you, performs your procedure at Spire Elland Hospital, and conducts all follow-up appointments — not a rotating team or anonymous clinic model.
How quickly can Wakefield patients be seen privately?
Private consultations are typically available within 1–2 weeks. Where DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) surgery is recommended, surgery is usually arranged within 4–6 weeks of your first appointment — far faster than the NHS pathway (12–18 months or longer).
How much does private DCR surgery cost in Wakefield?
Private DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) with Mr Mohyudin starts from £2,500 as an all-inclusive self-pay package at Spire Elland Hospital. This covers surgeon, anaesthetist, hospital facility and follow-up including stent removal. External DCR is the gold standard with ~90–95% success.
How do I get to Spire Elland Hospital from Wakefield?
Spire Elland Hospital is at Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB — about 25 minutes via the M1 and M62 from Wakefield, with free on-site parking. The M1/M62 interchange makes the drive from Wakefield straightforward.