Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about knee surgery, recovery, and treatment options with Mr Sam Nahas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about procedures, recovery, and appointments.
Knee Surgeon in Reading
Do I need a GP referral?
Not for self-pay. Insured patients need one.
How quickly can I have surgery?
In a very timely manner, but subject to pre-operative health checks and completion of 5-day antibacterial skin washes for safety.
Where will my surgery take place?
At Circle Reading Hospital with full on-site facilities.
ACL Recovery Timeline
Will I need a brace?
Sometimes, especially with meniscus repair, root repair or where other ligaments have been involved. Settings and duration are individualised.
When can I start running?
Often 12–16 weeks, but only when swelling is settled, gait is normal, strength and control tests are satisfactory, and your physio/surgeon clears you.
Is return to sport based on time or tests?
Time is a guide; you return when you meet strength, hop, movement-quality, and confidence criteria. Your physiotherapist will be able to reliably guide you on this.
What if I also had a meniscus repair or root repair?
Expect slower weight-bearing and flexion progress early on to protect the repair. Your protocol will specify exact limits.
Knee Replacement Recovery Timeline
How long will my knee be swollen?
Some swelling is normal for weeks to months, gradually reducing. It often rises on busier days and settles with rest, ice, and elevation.
What is a good range of motion?
Functional goals are full extension (0°) and flexion sufficient for stairs and sitting (110–120°+ for many). Individual variation is expected.
Is recovery faster after a partial knee (UKR)?
Often yes — many patients progress mobility and function a little sooner than TKR, but both continue to improve for months.
When can I fly?
Mr Nahas does not advise flying for 6 weeks after surgery.
Meniscus Repair Recovery Timeline
How long does recovery take after a lateral meniscus repair?
The overall timeline is similar to a medial repair - brace for around 6 weeks, driving at around 6 weeks, running from about 12 weeks and sport at around 6 months - but deep bending, kneeling and twisting under load are usually restricted for longer, through the first 3 months.
How long is recovery from a bucket handle meniscus tear?
A bucket handle tear is a large displaced tear that often leaves the knee locked, and is usually repaired urgently. Because the repair is longer and under more load, protection is extended: a brace with restricted bending for the first 6 weeks, running later than after a small repair, and return to pivoting sport commonly 6 to 9 months.
How long is recovery after ACL and meniscus surgery together?
The meniscus repair rather than the ACL sets the early pace, so the more protective of the two plans is followed for the first 6 weeks. Return to pivoting sport is commonly 9 to 12 months, and is criteria-based rather than fixed to a date.
Is recovery different for a meniscal root repair?
Yes, it is the most protected of the repairs. Expect restricted weight-bearing for around 6 weeks, no deep bending under load for about 3 months, and a return to sport nearer 9 months.
Will I have a brace?
Yes usually for 6 weeks.
When can I run?
Commonly 10–14+ weeks, if swelling is settled, mechanics are good, and strength/control criteria are met.
When can I return to sport?
Usually after 6 months, criteria-based. Cutting and pivoting sports may sit at the later end.
Why is repair slower than a trim (meniscectomy)?
Repairs protect and preserve the meniscus, which needs time to heal. Though recovery is slower initially, repairs can offer better long-term joint protection than a trim in suitable tears.
Self-Pay Knee Surgery Pricing
Do I need a GP referral for self-pay?
No. You can book directly.
Will I get a written quote?
Yes—after your consultation and surgical plan, we issue a fixed-price quote so you know the total in advance.
Are imaging and physiotherapy included?
Physiotherapy and aftercare imaging is usually included in the quote. Please check the specific quote carefully for details.
How quickly can surgery be arranged?
It can be arranged very quickly, but subject to pre-operative assessment (which is usually the rate limiting step) and theatre availability. For elective surgery 5 days of antibacterial wash is recommended in order to prevent infection.
ACL Reconstruction Reading
Does every ACL tear need surgery?
No. The plan is individualised, with rehabilitation first where appropriate. Surgery is recommended where the knee is unstable or where physiotherapy has not settled the problem.
How quickly can I be seen and scanned?
Assessment is usually within a week, MRI is arranged within about 7 days, and in most cases feedback and a treatment plan follow within 7 days.
What does the operation involve?
A keyhole (arthroscopic) reconstruction with precision graft placement. Several graft options are available, and a lateral extra-articular tenodesis can be added where extra rotational control is needed.
When can I drive and return to sport?
Driving is typically around 6 weeks, running from about 4 months, and return to sport commonly 9 to 12 months, always criteria-based rather than fixed to a date.
Revision ACL Surgery Reading
Why might revision ACL surgery need two stages?
Where existing tunnels are in the wrong position or too wide, they are bone-grafted first. The reconstruction is then performed a few months later, once that bone has healed, using new correctly placed tunnels.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery is individualised and commonly falls in the 9 to 12 month range.
How quickly can imaging be arranged?
Patients typically have rapid access to imaging, usually within a week of consultation.
Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET)
What is a LET?
A strip of the iliotibial band is used to reinforce the outer side of the knee alongside an ACL reconstruction. This controls rotational movement and helps protect the new graft.
Who is it recommended for?
Revision ACL reconstruction, marked rotational instability on examination, high-demand pivoting sports such as football, rugby, netball and skiing, generalised ligamentous laxity, and young active athletes at risk of re-injury.
Does adding a LET slow recovery down?
It slows the initial rehabilitation, but it does not significantly alter overall recovery time.
What is the operation like?
It is performed through an additional incision on the outside of the knee, usually under general anaesthetic, with most patients walking the same day.
Meniscus Repair Reading
Does every meniscal tear need an operation?
No. Some tears settle with rest, physiotherapy and time, and small stable tears are often managed without surgery.
Is meniscal repair a day case?
Most repairs are performed as day cases under general anaesthesia at Circle Reading Hospital.
Will I need a brace?
Bending is usually restricted to 0 to 90 degrees in a hinged knee brace for the first 6 weeks.
How much time off work should I plan?
Plan 2 to 4 weeks, though this depends on the extent of surgery. Repairs combined with other procedures such as ACL reconstruction can be more painful.
Meniscal Root Repair Reading
How soon will I get a diagnosis?
Patients typically undergo MRI within a week and receive a definitive diagnosis and plan within the week.
Will I be on crutches?
Weight bearing is usually restricted for about 6 weeks, using crutches.
Will I need a brace?
Movement is restricted to 0 to 90 degrees in a hinged knee brace for 6 weeks, then gradually increased.
Knee Arthroscopy Reading
Is knee arthroscopy a day case?
Yes. It is usually a day-case procedure performed under general or spinal anaesthetic.
How quickly will I recover?
It depends on what is done. After a simple diagnostic arthroscopy or loose body removal, most people walk the same day, return to office work in 1 to 2 weeks and drive at around 1 to 2 weeks.
What if a meniscal repair is performed at the same time?
Weight bearing may then be restricted for 6 weeks, which is a longer and more protected recovery than a straightforward arthroscopy.
What can be treated through keyhole surgery?
Meniscal tears (repair or trimming), cartilage damage and loose fragments, ligament assessment and reconstruction, and synovial inflammation.
Patella Instability & MPFL
How soon will I be seen and scanned?
Patients typically receive an MRI within a week and a tailored treatment plan within a week.
Will I be able to put weight on it?
Weight bearing may be partial for around 4 weeks, progressing with physiotherapy, though this depends on the extent of the procedure.
When can I drive?
Around 6 weeks, once you can perform an emergency stop safely and are off strong painkillers. It also depends on which leg was operated on and whether you drive a manual.
When can I return to sport?
Usually 6 to 9 months, depending on progress and strength.
MCL Reconstruction Reading
Do all MCL injuries need surgery?
No. Most MCL injuries heal without surgery, using a brace, physiotherapy and gradual rehabilitation.
How does an MCL injury happen?
MCL tears typically occur when the knee is forced inwards, such as during a tackle, a twist or a fall.
Will I need a brace after reconstruction?
Yes. Weight bearing may be restricted for 6 weeks in a hinged knee brace, with range of motion increased gradually from the early weeks.
When can I drive and return to sport?
Driving at around 6 weeks, once you can perform an emergency stop safely and are off strong painkillers. Return to sport is usually 6 to 9 months depending on activity and graft healing.
PLC Reconstruction Reading
What does PLC reconstruction involve?
The Larson procedure uses a tendon graft, typically from the hamstrings, to rebuild the key structures on the outside of the knee. This restores outward stability while allowing normal knee motion.
Is it a day case?
It is performed under general anaesthetic, typically as a day case or an overnight stay at Circle Reading Hospital.
Do minor PLC injuries always need surgery?
No. Minor PLC sprains can heal with bracing and physiotherapy.
When can I return to sport?
Usually 9 to 12 months, depending on any associated procedures.
Multi-Ligament Knee Surgery
How long will I be in hospital?
Typically 1 to 2 nights, depending on the surgery performed.
When can I return to work?
Usually 6 to 12 weeks, depending on your occupation.
When can I return to sport?
After 12 months. Multi-ligament reconstruction is a bigger undertaking than a single ligament repair and recovery is deliberately gradual.
High Tibial Osteotomy
What does an HTO actually do?
The upper part of the shin bone is cut and realigned to shift weight-bearing away from the worn part of the knee onto the healthier side. A titanium plate holds the new position while the bone heals.
Who is suitable?
Usually patients with arthritis or cartilage damage limited to one side of the knee, with good range of motion and intact ligaments, who are younger or active and wish to delay knee replacement. Not everyone with arthritis is a candidate.
What does the assessment involve?
Full-length weight-bearing X-rays of the whole leg, from hip to ankle, to assess overall limb alignment before surgery is considered.
How long is the recovery?
Longer than keyhole surgery, because bone has to heal. Usually one night in hospital, crutches for about 4 to 6 weeks, weight-bearing as tolerated from day one, and X-ray checks at 6 weeks and around 3 months. Union commonly falls in the 3 to 4 month window.
Distal Femoral Osteotomy
What is a DFO for?
It corrects valgus, or knock-knee, alignment that places excess stress on the outer side of the knee, and can be used for other deformities too. Straightening the leg shifts load away from the damaged outer side.
What anaesthetic is used?
The procedure is performed under spinal or general anaesthetic at Circle Reading Hospital.
How long is the recovery?
Longer than keyhole surgery, because bone healing is required. Usually one night in hospital, crutches for about 4 to 6 weeks, weight-bearing as tolerated from day one and full weight-bearing by around 6 weeks.
What planning is done beforehand?
Full-length weight-bearing X-rays from hip to ankle, used with digital planning software to work out the correction before surgery.
Partial Knee Replacement
How is it different from a total knee replacement?
Only the worn compartment is replaced, through a small incision at the front of the knee, and recovery is typically faster than after a total knee replacement.
What anaesthetic is used?
Spinal or general anaesthetic.
When can I get back to normal?
Office work at 2 to 4 weeks, driving at around 6 weeks once you can perform an emergency stop safely and are off strong painkillers, and gentle sport such as golf, cycling or swimming at 8 to 12 weeks with clearance.
Will I need physiotherapy?
Yes. All patients follow a structured physiotherapy programme focused on range of motion, strength and walking confidence.
Total Knee Replacement Reading
What anaesthetic is used?
Spinal or general anaesthetic at Circle Reading Hospital.
How soon will I walk?
The vast majority of patients walk the same or next day after surgery, as part of an enhanced recovery programme.
When can I drive again?
Around 6 weeks, once you can perform an emergency stop safely and are off strong painkillers. It also depends on which leg was operated on and whether you drive a manual.
When can I return to work and to sport?
Office work at 4 to 6 weeks. Gentle sport such as golf, swimming or cycling at 10 to 12 weeks, with clearance from Mr Nahas or your physiotherapist.
Knee Pain Clinic Reading
How quickly can I be seen?
Appointments are available throughout the week, with consultations within a week and imaging typically within 7 days.
Do I need a GP referral?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one.
What happens at the appointment?
History and examination, imaging arranged promptly if needed, and a tailored plan which may include physiotherapy, injections, or surgery where appropriate.
Sports Knee Injury Clinic
How quickly will I get a plan?
A structured plan within 7 days, including physiotherapy or surgery if needed.
Can urgent surgery be arranged?
Yes. Where urgent surgery is required, for example for a meniscal repair or cartilage injury, this can usually be arranged quickly to avoid delays in recovery.
Does every sports knee injury need an operation?
No. Some ligament injuries, such as PCL or MCL tears, can be managed in a specialist brace and avoid surgery.
Who handles the rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation is coordinated with trusted sports physiotherapists across Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
Knee Arthritis Clinic Reading
Will I be pushed towards a replacement?
No. The clinic discusses all appropriate options, from physiotherapy and injections through to surgical treatment only if it is required.
What non-surgical options are there?
Targeted physiotherapy to maintain strength and motion, and injections where they are likely to help.
If I do have surgery, how soon will I be up?
Every patient is enrolled in an enhanced recovery programme designed to get you walking the same or next day after surgery.
Second Opinion Knee Clinic
What can I get a second opinion on?
Existing diagnoses and proposed surgery, ongoing symptoms after an operation, and post-operative problems such as infection, swelling or an unusual recovery.
What should I bring?
Any previous imaging and reports, and your existing clinic letters. Access to advanced imaging and specialist physiotherapy support is available if further assessment is needed.
Knee Injections: Steroid, HA & PRP
How long does a steroid injection last?
It provides short to medium-term pain relief, typically several weeks to months, and is useful for reducing acute inflammation before physiotherapy.
How long does hyaluronic acid last?
It can be used if appropriate, but the benefit varies between people and some notice little effect. Mr Nahas will discuss whether it is likely to help you.
Will an injection fix the problem on its own?
Injections are often most effective when combined with targeted physiotherapy and strength conditioning, rather than used alone.
Knee MRI & Imaging
How quickly can an MRI be arranged?
Imaging is typically arranged within 7 days where it is indicated.
Where will the scan be done?
At Circle Reading Hospital or one of several partner centres.
Do I need a scan before my appointment?
No. If first-line X-rays have not been arranged, come anyway and the necessary imaging can be organised for you.
Knee Gives Way
When should I go to A&E with knee gives way?
Go to A&E if you have any of the following: a hot, very painful, swollen knee when you also feel unwell or feverish - this can be an infected joint and is treated as an emergency; a leg that is cold, pale, numb or that you cannot feel properly below the knee; an obvious deformity after an injury, or a knee that gives way completely and cannot take any weight at all.
How soon should I be seen for knee gives way?
It is worth being seen within about a week if: a knee that gave way at the time of an injury and swelled within a few hours; repeated episodes of the knee or the kneecap shifting; a first-time kneecap dislocation; giving way after a previous ligament reconstruction.
What causes knee gives way?
The common causes are anterior cruciate ligament (acl) tear, kneecap (patella) instability, meniscal tear, medial collateral ligament (mcl) injury, posterolateral corner (plc) injury, arthritis and muscle weakness.
How is knee gives way assessed?
A history of how and when it happens - pivoting, stairs, uneven ground - which narrows the cause considerably before anything is examined. Examination of the ligaments and the kneecap, comparing the injured knee against the other side. Weight-bearing X-rays where alignment or arthritis may be part of the picture.
Knee Locking or Catching
When should I go to A&E with knee locking or catching?
Go to A&E if you have any of the following: a hot, very painful, swollen knee when you also feel unwell or feverish - this can be an infected joint and is treated as an emergency; a leg that is cold, pale, numb or that you cannot feel properly below the knee; an obvious deformity after an injury, or a knee that gives way completely and cannot take any weight at all; a knee that has locked in a bent position after an injury and will not straighten.
How soon should I be seen for knee locking or catching?
It is worth being seen within about a week if: locking or catching that began after a twisting injury; repeated episodes of the knee jamming and then releasing; locking together with swelling that keeps returning.
What causes knee locking or catching?
The common causes are bucket-handle meniscal tear, smaller meniscal flap tears, loose body or cartilage injury, meniscal root tear, arthritis.
How is knee locking or catching assessed?
Working out first whether this is true mechanical locking or a knee that is stiff and painful - the two point to different problems. Examination for joint line tenderness and for a block to full extension. MRI, which shows meniscal tears, root tears and loose bodies, usually arranged within a week where indicated.
Swollen Knee
When should I go to A&E with swollen knee?
Go to A&E if you have any of the following: a hot, very painful, swollen knee when you also feel unwell or feverish - this can be an infected joint and is treated as an emergency; a leg that is cold, pale, numb or that you cannot feel properly below the knee; an obvious deformity after an injury, or a knee that gives way completely and cannot take any weight at all.
How soon should I be seen for swollen knee?
It is worth being seen within about a week if: a knee that swelled within a few hours of an injury; swelling that keeps coming back without an obvious reason; swelling with locking, catching or giving way; a swollen knee after a previous knee operation.
What causes swollen knee?
The common causes are acl rupture, meniscal tear, osteoarthritis, kneecap dislocation, infection in the joint.
How is swollen knee assessed?
How fast the swelling came on after any injury, which narrows the likely cause more than almost anything else. Examination for the amount of fluid, the range of movement and the stability of the joint. Weight-bearing X-rays where arthritis is likely.
Kneecap Pain and Pain on Stairs
When should I go to A&E with kneecap pain and pain on stairs?
Go to A&E if you have any of the following: a hot, very painful, swollen knee when you also feel unwell or feverish - this can be an infected joint and is treated as an emergency; a leg that is cold, pale, numb or that you cannot feel properly below the knee; an obvious deformity after an injury, or a knee that gives way completely and cannot take any weight at all; being unable to straighten the knee or lift the leg straight after an injury - this can mean a torn tendon at the front of the knee.
How soon should I be seen for kneecap pain and pain on stairs?
It is worth being seen within about a week if: a kneecap that has dislocated, especially for the first time; front-of-knee pain with the knee giving way; pain that is not improving after several months of good physiotherapy.
What causes kneecap pain and pain on stairs?
The common causes are patellofemoral pain, kneecap instability, kneecap joint arthritis, cartilage injury behind the kneecap.
How is kneecap pain and pain on stairs assessed?
Examination of how the kneecap tracks, and of hip, thigh and calf strength - front-of-knee pain is frequently driven from above and below the joint. Skyline X-ray views, which show the kneecap joint specifically and are part of the standard first-line series. MRI where cartilage damage or instability is suspected.
Pain on the Inside of the Knee
When should I go to A&E with pain on the inside of the knee?
Go to A&E if you have any of the following: a hot, very painful, swollen knee when you also feel unwell or feverish - this can be an infected joint and is treated as an emergency; a leg that is cold, pale, numb or that you cannot feel properly below the knee; an obvious deformity after an injury, or a knee that gives way completely and cannot take any weight at all.
How soon should I be seen for pain on the inside of the knee?
It is worth being seen within about a week if: inner knee pain that began with a twist and swelled soon afterwards; pain with locking, catching or giving way; a sudden pop at the back of the inner knee when standing or squatting; pain that is stopping you walking your usual distance.
What causes pain on the inside of the knee?
The common causes are medial meniscal tear, meniscal root tear, mcl injury, medial compartment osteoarthritis.
How is pain on the inside of the knee assessed?
Locating the pain precisely - joint line, above it, or behind it - which separates meniscus from ligament from wear. Weight-bearing X-rays, including long-leg alignment views where the shape of the leg may be loading one side. MRI where a meniscal or ligament tear is suspected.
Pain on the Outside of the Knee
When should I go to A&E with pain on the outside of the knee?
Go to A&E if you have any of the following: a hot, very painful, swollen knee when you also feel unwell or feverish - this can be an infected joint and is treated as an emergency; a leg that is cold, pale, numb or that you cannot feel properly below the knee; an obvious deformity after an injury, or a knee that gives way completely and cannot take any weight at all; numbness, tingling or weakness lifting the foot after an injury to the outer knee.
How soon should I be seen for pain on the outside of the knee?
It is worth being seen within about a week if: outer knee pain after a significant twist or blow, particularly with swelling; a knee that feels like it opens outwards or gives way; running pain that has not settled despite reducing your mileage.
What causes pain on the outside of the knee?
The common causes are iliotibial band syndrome, lateral meniscal tear, posterolateral corner or lcl injury, lateral compartment osteoarthritis.
How is pain on the outside of the knee assessed?
Distinguishing pain over the outer structures from pain deep in the joint, which separates an overuse problem from a structural tear. Examination of the outer ligaments and of rotational stability. Weight-bearing and long-leg alignment X-rays where the shape of the leg may be loading the outer side.
Knee Surgeon for Wokingham
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Wokingham?
7.8 miles by road, typically about 15 minutes outside peak times. Through Winnersh and along Lower Earley Way (B3270) to the A33. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island, so the route skirts Reading town centre rather than going through it.
Can I get there by train from Wokingham?
Direct trains run from Wokingham to Reading in around ten minutes.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Wokingham?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Henley-on-Thames
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Henley-on-Thames?
10 miles by road, typically about 25 minutes outside peak times. South through Emmer Green and Caversham, or along the A4155 through Shiplake, then across the Thames into Reading and south on the A33. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island. Both ways go through Reading, so allow extra time at busy periods.
Can I get there by train from Henley-on-Thames?
The Henley branch line runs to Twyford, where you change for Reading.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Henley-on-Thames?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Newbury
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Newbury?
21.7 miles by road, typically about 28 minutes outside peak times. The A339 to the A34, then the M4 east from junction 13 to junction 11, then the A33 towards Reading. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island. The A4 is the slower alternative.
Can I get there by train from Newbury?
Direct trains run from Newbury to Reading, which suits patients who would rather not drive after an injection or a procedure.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Newbury?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Maidenhead
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Maidenhead?
17.1 miles by road, typically about 23 minutes outside peak times. The A308(M) to the M4 at junction 8/9, west to junction 11, then the A33 towards Reading. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island. The A4 is the slower alternative when the motorway is busy.
Can I get there by train from Maidenhead?
Direct trains run from Maidenhead to Reading and are frequent, which is useful if you are not driving after treatment.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Maidenhead?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Bracknell
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Bracknell?
13 miles by road, typically about 19 minutes outside peak times. The A329 and A329(M) to the M4 at junction 10, west to junction 11, then the A33 towards Reading. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island. It is dual carriageway or motorway for most of the way.
Can I get there by train from Bracknell?
Direct trains run from Bracknell to Reading, taking around twenty minutes.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Bracknell?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Basingstoke
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Basingstoke?
16.5 miles by road, typically about 27 minutes outside peak times. North on the A33 for almost the whole way, crossing the M4 at junction 11. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island on the southern edge of Reading, so there is no need to go into the town centre.
Can I get there by train from Basingstoke?
Direct trains run from Basingstoke to Reading and the journey is short.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Basingstoke?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for High Wycombe
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from High Wycombe?
26.4 miles by road, typically about 33 minutes outside peak times. The A404 south to the M4 at junction 8/9, west to junction 11, then the A33 towards Reading. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from High Wycombe?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Slough
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Slough?
21.3 miles by road, typically about 28 minutes outside peak times. The A355 to the M4 at junction 6, west to junction 11, then the A33 towards Reading. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island.
Can I get there by train from Slough?
Direct trains run from Slough to Reading and are frequent throughout the day.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Slough?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Windsor
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Windsor?
22.5 miles by road, typically about 30 minutes outside peak times. Royal Windsor Way to the M4 at junction 6, west to junction 11, then the A33 towards Reading. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island.
Can I get there by train from Windsor?
Trains from Windsor require a change at Slough for Reading, so most patients find driving more straightforward.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Windsor?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Ascot
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Ascot?
16.3 miles by road, typically about 25 minutes outside peak times. North-west through Bracknell on the A329, then the A329(M) to the M4 at junction 10, west to junction 11, then the A33 towards Reading. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island.
Can I get there by train from Ascot?
Direct trains run from Ascot to Reading through Bracknell and Wokingham, taking around 25 to 30 minutes.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Ascot?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Marlow
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Marlow?
21.8 miles by road, typically about 27 minutes outside peak times. The A404 south to the M4 at junction 8/9, west to junction 11, then the A33 towards Reading. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island.
Can I get there by train from Marlow?
The Marlow branch line runs to Maidenhead, where you change for Reading.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Marlow?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.
Knee Surgeon for Didcot
How far is Circle Reading Hospital from Didcot?
30 miles by road, typically about 38 minutes outside peak times. Out to the A34, south to the M4 at junction 13, then east to junction 11 and the A33 towards Reading. The hospital is just off the A33 on Drake Way, at Kennet Island.
Can I get there by train from Didcot?
Didcot Parkway has frequent direct trains to Reading, and for many patients the train is quicker and easier than the drive.
Do I need a GP referral to be seen from Didcot?
Not for self-pay patients. Insured patients need one, and Mr Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with the major UK insurers.