Private Respiratory Medicine in Sutton Coldfield
The Vesey provides private respiratory medicine services in Sutton Coldfield, with consultant respiratory physicians offering assessment and management of lung, chest, and breathing conditions. Appointments are typically available within 1–2 weeks — no GP referral required.
Conditions we treat
- Asthma (diagnosis and management)
- COPD (spirometry and management)
- Chronic cough
- Unexplained breathlessness
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Pulmonary fibrosis (interstitial lung disease)
- Pleural effusion assessment
- Sarcoidosis
- Bronchiectasis
- Occupational lung disease
- Vocal cord dysfunction
How we assess and investigate
The respiratory consultation includes a detailed symptom history covering breathlessness, cough, wheeze, and sleep patterns. Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility is performed in-clinic. FeNO (exhaled nitric oxide) testing for eosinophilic airway inflammation is available. Peak flow diary review and home oximetry assessment where appropriate. Chest X-ray and high-resolution CT thorax are arranged through radiology partners. Sleep studies including home oximetry and full polysomnography referral for suspected OSA. Bronchoscopy arranged via specialist centre.
Treatment options at The Vesey
- Inhaler technique optimisation and stepwise asthma/COPD management
- CPAP/APAP prescription and titration for obstructive sleep apnoea
- Pulmonary rehabilitation referral
- Smoking cessation programme with pharmacotherapy support
- Biologics assessment for severe asthma (referral to specialist centre)
- Management of pleural disease and ILD in coordination with tertiary centres
When to see a specialist
Seek private respiratory assessment if you have breathlessness that is worsening or limiting daily activity, a cough persisting more than 3 weeks, wheeze not controlled by existing inhalers, symptoms suggesting sleep apnoea (snoring, witnessed apnoeas, daytime somnolence), or an abnormal chest X-ray finding requiring explanation. Private respiratory medicine shortens investigation time from 16+ weeks NHS to 1–2 weeks.
Cost and pathway
Consultant consultation from £260. Spirometry included. FeNO testing available. The Vesey is recognised by BUPA, Vitality, AXA, WPA, Cigna, Aviva and Healix — please have your policy number and pre-authorisation reference to hand when booking.
Price comparison — Sutton Coldfield
THE VESEY
£260
Open 7 days incl. Sundays · No referral needed
LARGE PRIVATE HOSPITALS
~£260–360
Estimate only · Closed Sundays · Referral often needed
Our respiratory medicine clinic serves patients from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth and across the West Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral to see a respiratory physician?
No. You can book directly with our respiratory physicians without a GP referral. If you have been referred by your GP or another specialist, we accept those referrals too.
How much does a private respiratory consultation cost?
Consultant consultation starts from £260, which includes spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility testing. FeNO testing and other investigations are available and quoted clearly before proceeding.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most patients are seen within 1–2 weeks. Private respiratory medicine at The Vesey shortens investigation time from 16+ weeks on the NHS to typically 1–2 weeks.
Does The Vesey accept health insurance for respiratory medicine?
Yes. The Vesey is recognised by BUPA, Vitality, AXA, WPA, Cigna, Aviva and Healix. Please have your policy number and pre-authorisation reference to hand when booking.
What is spirometry and is it included in the consultation?
Spirometry is a breathing test that measures lung function, including airflow and lung volume. Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility testing is included in the respiratory consultation at The Vesey at no additional charge.
Can The Vesey diagnose and treat sleep apnoea?
Yes. Our respiratory physicians assess obstructive sleep apnoea using home oximetry and clinical assessment. CPAP and APAP prescription and titration are available following confirmed diagnosis.
What investigations can the respiratory physician arrange?
Our respiratory physicians can arrange CT thorax (high-resolution), FeNO testing, sleep studies (home oximetry and polysomnography referral), and bronchoscopy via specialist centre — all explained and quoted clearly before proceeding.
Is free parking available?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available immediately outside the clinic at Unit 3, The Courtyard, Reddicap Trading Estate, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU. We are open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm including Sundays.
How does private respiratory care compare to NHS?
Private respiratory medicine at The Vesey provides access to a consistent consultant respiratory physician within 1–2 weeks rather than months, with direct access to CT thorax, FeNO testing and sleep studies rather than queuing through multiple NHS referral steps.
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days including Sundays · No GP referral needed