Insured Patients & Insurers
Recognised by All Major UK Insurers
Mr Sam Nahas is a fee-assured consultant knee surgeon recognised by all major UK private health insurers, including:
AXA Health
Bupa
Aviva
WPA
Vitality
Allianz
Healix
Cigna
Being fee-assured means that Mr Nahas charges in line with your insurer's approved schedule.
Booking an Appointment Using Insurance
To book an appointment through your insurance policy:
Obtain a referral
Insured patients need a GP referral before their insurer will authorise an appointment.
Contact your insurer
Request an authorisation number for your consultation or procedure.
Provide your details
Bring your membership number, authorisation code, and referral letter (if applicable) to your appointment.
Our admin team will handle any billing or authorisation queries directly with your insurer.
What's Covered
Coverage will depend on your policy and insurer, but typically includes:
Initial consultation and follow-up appointments
Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT, ultrasound)
Day-case and inpatient surgery
Anaesthetist and hospital charges
Postoperative follow-up
Your insurer will confirm exactly what's included under your policy and any applicable limits.
Hospital and Facilities
All insured consultations, imaging, and procedures can be take place at Circle Reading Hospital, a leading orthopaedic centre recognised by major insurers for its:
- •Excellent clinical outcomes
- •Dedicated orthopaedic theatres
- •Private en-suite inpatient rooms
- •Rated Good overall by the CQC (report published October 2019)
Additional Costs
If any additional tests, physiotherapy, or specialist imaging are required that fall outside your policy coverage, these will always be discussed in advance.
Our team will help you confirm any exclusions or limits with your insurer before proceeding.
Contact for Queries
If you are unsure about your policy coverage or need help obtaining authorisation, our admin team can assist.
Contact the clinic for insurance guidance