You will need pre-authorisation from your private health insurance prior to first consultation, any diagnostic investigations and laser or surgical procedures if you are insured with private health insurance; this would not be an issue if you are self paying.

Procedures vary greatly in complexity and time required to perform, the fees will reflect this. Each patient is different and the treatment offered is bespoke for that particular patient. It is for this reason that fees are not given in this website but you will be informed of all costs prior to your procedures/lasers/investigations and surgery. Mr Raj's fees are in line with equivalent providers. Full payment will be due and payable before the day of your treatment or surgery.

Please note that some private health insurance schemes may not cover follow-up consultations or the full surgeon fees for some complex operations, therefore patients wanting and needing these will have to pay for the 'shortfall'.

For private patients & referrals

Mr Akash Raj 

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma specialist & Cataract surgeon

Stourside Hospital (part of West midland Hospital)

60 Bradley Road

Stourbridge

DY8 1UX

01384 505 183

(Alternate:

Monday Evenings)

Appointments:

01384 912966

Private Secretary: Tara Ralph : 01384 632 636 

Mr Akash Raj

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma & Cataract specialist.

 

For NHS Referrals through GP/Opticians

Mr Akash Raj

Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Lead)

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 2HQ

Phone: 01384456111

Extn. 5815 (NHS Secretary: Lyn Eaton)