FAQs
FAQS
Can I book an appointment online?
Unfortunately for Paediatric Appointments, most of the Hospitals have disabled online bookings. Hence; whilst inconvenient; the best way to book an appointment is directly through the Hospital booking line.
- For the Portland Hospital in London ( HCA Hospital ) its 02070794344 - Thursday AM
- For Blackheath Hospital and Chelsfield Park Hospital ( Circle health ) its 08082964820 or 08081010337, Monday AM, Tuesday AM, PM, Sat AM
- For Lycahealth Orpington and Sevenoaks Medical Centre ( KIMS Hospital ) please call 01622237523, Wed PM, Thursday PM
- Nuffield Tunbridge wells does accept online bookings through the link https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/consultants/dr-gautam-kulkarni?utm_source=doctify&utm_medium=consultant&utm_campaign=profilebutton or 01892 531111, Friday PM
How can I use Private Health Insurance
We are approved as a preferred provider by all Private health insurance providers and we adhere to their rates.
- You may have an excess on your policy though; and they will indicate whether this is payable to us.
- To explain the billing process, when a patient attends a private hospital, two invoices are normally raised. Consultants are self-employed/self-accounting and their secretaries raise their own invoices for consultation and procedure fees. In addition to consultant invoices, the Hospital invoices for the services provided i.e. X RAYS, blood tests, testing, consumables etc. If you have an excess on the policy; sometimes this might mean 2 part payments ( as there might be a part payment to the hospital and part payment to the consultant ).
- Our consultation fees don't change regardless of where you see us; but its possible some of the Hospitals on the list above may not be covered by your insurance company, so best t check with them first.
- Some insurance policies may have quite a generous allowance for investigations and others may have a limit. If in dubt; its best to check with the nursing team at the Hospital where you are being seen; who can then give you an estimate for the cst of any tests requested.
How can I get an urgent appointment?
As we normally deal with complex patients often already seen by a GP, other Paediatricians, it might be a week before you get an appointment.
- We always prioritise our existing patients and ususally manage to fit them in a 48 hour window where possible.
- For new patients, we suggest you get a referral from your GP or copy of a clinic letter from your previous paediatric appointment ( if relevant ). This helps us access any previus tests that your child may have had; so these don't need repeating.
How do I know Dr Kulkarni is the right doctor for my child?
With a wealth of experience spanning more than 25 years, looking after children and teenagers ready to start University and exceptional feedback, we are happy to help with almost any Paediatric medical query. We have exceptional feedback from most of our parents, and we would really like you to check our reviews on Trustpilot / Doctify!