Find a WPA-approved consultant for your surgery

Find a WPA consultant near you

At Practice Plus Group, there’s no shortage of WPA-approved consultants for you to choose from, all offering treatment on a wide range of different specialities. Our comprehensive WPA consultants list brings them all together for you in one place where you can refine your search by treatment-type and location.

The following WPA-approved consultants represent a glimpse of the range that’s available to you at Practice Plus Group when it comes to the most common treatments.

Meet our WPA hip surgeons

If hip pain’s affecting your quality of life, look no further than our WPA-approved hip consultants. With Practice Plus Group, you’ll get fast access to hip specialists based across the country, offering a range of different hip-related treatments. Our WPA consultants can help with issues such as hip pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Use the carousel below to explore our WPA hip specialists.

Meet our WPA knee consultants

Our WPA-approved consultants are ready to help with a range of different knee issues. These include arthritis, instability, reduced mobility, and sports-related knee injuries.

Choose from a wide range of WPA specialists who provide high-quality knee treatment at a time to suit you after your initial consultation. So, whether you’re in Shepton or Sheffield, Practice Plus Group can help.

Use the carousel below to find WPA consultants who could help get you back on your feet.

Meet our WPA hernia consultants

If left untreated, hernias can become very dangerous to your health. Our WPA-approved medical consultants are on-hand to offer consultations designed to assess hernia symptoms (such as lumps, pain, and a dragging discomfort) and provide a tailored treatment specifically for you.

Take a look at the carousel below to find out more about our WPA-approved hernia specialists.

Meet our WPA gynaecology consultants

Our WPA-approved consultants are ready to consult, treat, and support a range of sensitive gynaecological issues. With treatment available at a time to suit you after your consultation, at Practice Plus Group, we’ll get you back to your best.

The carousel below features the WPA specialists available to you.

Meet our WPA eye specialists

If you’re looking to use your WPA private health insurance to cover the costs of eye treatment, Practice Plus Group can help. Our WPA specialists are ready to help bring clarity back to your vision with fast access to high-quality treatment.

Use the consultant carousel below to find the right WPA consultant for you.

Meet our ear, nose, and throat WPA specialists

Are issues with your ears, nose, or throat affecting your everyday life? Our WPA-approved ENT consultants are ready to help. Offering consultations and treatments for a range of different ENT conditions, between them, they boast years of experience in their specific fields.

Take a look at the carousel below to learn more about how our WPA-approved consultants can help you.

Why see a WPA consultant?

Having your treatment with a WPA-approved consultant means that your experience as an insured healthcare patient is simple and straightforward. The process of accessing high-quality healthcare from Practice Plus Group via your WPA medical insurance policy is something we’ll look at in more depth later on.

To use your WPA private healthcare policy to cover the costs of your treatment, you’ll need to set up your claim before your treatment begins. This is to avoid incurring unexpected expenses. 

For more information on your policy, we recommend visiting the WPA website.

How to find a WPA medical consultant in the UK

Struggling to find the right consultant? Our handy WPA specialist search could be exactly what the doctor ordered! Refine your search by treatment-type and location by adding or removing the extra filters and deep dive on what the range of available consultants can offer you. 

Remember to take your time when choosing your approved consultant. This specialist should have experience carrying out the treatment you need alongside good reviews from past patients.

If you’re in the process of choosing your approved consultant, don’t forget to check the terms of your private medical insurance policy. You need to make sure the specific treatment you need is covered. 

WPA consultant fees explained

When it comes to taking out private health insurance, WPA’s policy requirements may differ from those of other providers. If you want to access private healthcare via your WPA medical insurance policy, you’ll need to make sure these requirements are met before they can be approved for treatment. 

For more information on consultant fees, you’ll need to visit the WPA website.

How it works

We mentioned it earlier in this blog but now it’s time to take a look at the process of accessing private healthcare with Practice Plus Group via your WPA health insurance policy. The guide below takes you through it step-by-step.

Contact your health insurance provider

Before you can proceed to a consultation with one of our consultants, you’ll first need to get in touch with WPA. If everything checks out with your policy, they will give you an authorisation code which allows you to book an initial consultation with us.

Choose a registered consultant

WPA will confirm if your specialist is approved to carry out treatment for your specific issue. Choosing which one carries out your treatment is a big decision to make, so remember to take your time. You may wish to do your own research around the listed consultants, making sure you choose the right one for your specific needs.

Book an initial consultation

If you’ve chosen the consultant you want to carry out your treatment, it’s time to have a chat with our friendly patient advisors. They’ll get you booked in for an initial consultation at a time that suits you.

Remember, at your pre-surgery consultation you have the opportunity to learn more about your specific health issue. With that in mind, don’t be reluctant to ask your consultant plenty of questions about what’s to come. Depending on your condition, further diagnostic tests may be needed to arrive at a diagnosis.

Book your consultation

If you need treatment, Practice Plus Group will provide you with a procedure code (also called a CCSD code). WPA will need this to help confirm everything’s in place for your treatment to be covered by your insurance, so you’ll need to get back in touch with them.

How payment works

Please ensure that you have authorised your treatment directly with WPA. As an insured patient, you’ll need to have your authorisation code available for each step of your treatment. 

WPA will be able to advise you of any fees or excess payments you may be liable for. These may include: 

• excess payments  
• cost-share agreements  
• limits on outpatient consultations  
• diagnostic tests  
• any policy restrictions that could financially affect you.  

To confirm whether you need to pay any excesses, clarify the limitations and liabilities on your policy, you’ll need to get in touch with WPA directly. 

WPA consultant reviews

From carpal tunnel syndrome to hernias, knees, and many more, if you’re struggling with a troublesome issue, our WPA-approved specialists are on-hand to help. Take a look at what past patients have said about their experiences with some of our consultants.

“I saw Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Alison Edwards, who specialises in hand and wrist surgery. She looked at the X-ray and explained what was going on…The whole experience was really professional. Everyone there was calm, friendly, and extremely efficient. You felt like you were in good hands. I’ve been in a lot of hospitals over the years, both NHS and private, and I have to say this one was right up there.”

Humphrey Gervais, carpal tunnel release surgery patient at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet

Don’t forget, if you want to access your treatment via WPA private medical insurance, the process is simple. You’ll have your treatment at a time to suit you after your initial consultation with a specialist who will be with you throughout your time with us.

Why choose us for your insured surgery?

At Practice Plus Group Hospitals, we’re focused on delivering a positive experience, excellent clinical outcomes, and personalised healthcare to all of our patients.

Practice Plus Group hospitals and surgical centres are located up and down the country, so you’re never far from help! They all provide fast access to high-quality treatment with a consultant of your choice. All our WPA-approved consultants are specialists in their specific fields with years’ worth of experience carrying out the treatment you need.

Want to access treatment via private medical insurance?

Simply type in the name of your insurance provider below to see if you can access healthcare with us.

FAQs about seeing a WPA specialist

Still struggling to find the WPA-related information you’re looking for? Our health insurance FAQs could help!

James Wood, Content Specialist