Fees
Dr Franks sees both self-funding and insured patients. Consultation and diagnostic fees for self funding patients are set out below
Consultation fees
| Appointment | Fee |
|---|---|
| New patient consultation | £300 |
| Follow-up consultation | £200 |
Telephone consultations are charged at the same rate as the equivalent in-person appointment.
Paying for your care
Self-funding (self-pay) patients. You are welcome to book directly, with no GP referral needed. The consultation fee is due prior to your appointment. Any diagnostic tests recommended by Dr Franks will be clearly explained and quoted before they are carried out, so there are no surprises.
Insured patients. Dr Franks is recognised by all major UK health insurers and bills them directly, including AXA Health, Aviva, Bupa, Vitality, WPA and Allianz. Before your appointment, please contact your insurer to confirm your cover and obtain a pre-authorisation code if they require one. Please bring your membership number and authorisation code to your appointment so your claim can be processed smoothly.
Diagnostic test & procedure fees
| Test / procedure | Self-pay fee |
|---|---|
| ECG (reported, standard) | £110 |
| Transthoracic echocardiogram | £420 |
| Transoesophageal echocardiogram | £1,800 |
| 24-hour ECG (continuous) | £363 |
| 48-hour ECG (continuous) | £495 |
| 7-day ECG (continuous) | £732 |
| Zio patch (7–14 days) | £732 |
| 24-hour blood pressure monitor | £286 |
| Bubble echocardiogram | £420 |
| Contrast echocardiogram | £732 |
| Stress echocardiogram | £737 |
| Exercise test | £363 |
| Cardiac CT | £1,350 |
| Spirometry | £127 |
Questions about fees
If you have any questions about costs before booking, please contact Dr Franks’s PA, who will be happy to help.