Specialised clinics at The Berkshire Independent Hospital

The Reading Shoulder Unit

Two Orthopaedic Surgeons, Mr Stephen Copeland FRCS and Mr Ofer Levy MD MCh(Orth) work alongside a team of anaesthetists, physiotherapists, nurses and research staff in a dedicated shoulder unit. The unit investigates and treats patients with all types of disorders of the shoulder. The unit is recognised both nationally and internationally.

For appointments or enquiries please contact the shoulder unit on: 0118 902 8116 / 0118 902 8063. The website address is www.readingshoulderunit.com.

The Reading Urology Partnership

Five Consultant Urologists have combined their clinical expertise in a dedicated unit. All have a strong belief that high quality urological care can be delivered by a team of complimentary specialists. Each partner is an expert in their sub-specialist field. The partners in the unit are; Mr Derek Fawcett FRCS FEBUrol, Mr Peter Malone MS FRCS FEBUrol, Mr Steve Foley MBBS FRCS Urol, Mr Sunil Kumar and Mr Adam Jones MBBS FRCS Urol.

For further information or appointments please contact the Urology Partnership on: 0118 902 8093 / 0118 902 8010 / 0118 902 8079 / 0118 902 8092.

The Upper Gastrointestinal Laparoscopic Surgical Practice

Mr Thomas Dehn and Mr Michael Booth, Consultant General Surgeons have joined together to form a combined practice.The consultants specialise in general surgery with a particular interest in keyhole surgery for; cancer of the oesophagus & stomach, gallstone disease, gastro oesophageal reflux disease and groin hernias. They have a special interest in endoscopic evaluation, treatment and laboratory diagnosis of reflux disease and swallowing disorders.

They have close professional relationships with consultants in medical gastroenterology, anaesthesia, radiology and oncology. The upper gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgical practice has separate consulting rooms and secretarial offices within the outpatient department of The Berkshire Independent Hospital.

For further information contact the Medical Secretary

Sarah Richardson: 0118 902 8012. Website address is www.lapsurg.info.

Vive Cosmetic Surgery

The Berkshire Independent Hospital offers you the reassurance of the highest quality standards in Cosmetic Surgery within a Private Hospital environment. We offer competitively priced cosmetic surgery for a wide range of procedures.

We only select surgeons with skills and experience you can trust. All The Berkshire Independent Hospital Cosmetic Consultants are listed on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Plastic surgery, and either hold or have held NHS Consultant posts. Many of our surgeons are also fully qualified members of the British Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).

For further information please contact the customer services department on: +44 (0)118 902 8066 or visit www.vivelifecare.co.uk.

The Reading Orthopaedic Centre

The Reading Orthopaedic Centre (ROC) comprises a group of consultant orthopaedic surgeons from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust working together to provide private services from The Berkshire Independent Hospital.

They offer a full range of modern Orthopaedic and sports care including all aspects of arthroscopic (key-hole) surgery and joint replacements, as well as surface replacements.

ROC aims to provide a comprehensive private Orthopaedic service with the benefits of:

a single point of referral
short waiting times
purpose built outpatient department
on site Xray, MRI, and ultrasound imaging
on site physiotherapy
cutting edge surgical techniques

The Reading Orthopaedic Centre is committed to care for every patient with understanding and to tailor a treatment plan according to individual needs.

For further details please refer to the website :