We am happy to see patients both privately and on the NHS but there are some differences in how to go about being referred or coming to see me without a referral.

Iontophoresis is not currently available on the NHS in my NHS trust. We do not use Iontophoresis on our own patients but will be happy to direct interested patients to a company who sells such machines.

Treatment of axillary, groin and foot hyperhidrosis with Botulinum Toxin is available on a private patient basis. It is now not available on the NHS in my locality, except in very severe cases - such as causing breakdown of the skin.

ETS is available both on private patient basis and, if your GP is able to refer you, on an NHS basis.

If you wish to be seen for excessive sweating of your face, axillae, groins or hands, we would be happy to see you, but would encourage you to as your GP to refer you to us via the information in the Contact page. We would also encourage you to make sure that you have tried the conservative measures outlined in this site before you come to see me, as if they work, it will save you a journey.

If you do not wish to have your GP refer you for any particular reason, we will be able to see you and treat you on a private patient basis, but we will ask your permission to keep your GP informed of any results or treatments that you have under our care. You should be warned that insurance companies do not usually cover private consultations or treatments unless you have been referred by another doctor.