Gallstones and upper-abdominal pain: private pathway and costs
At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, the private pathway for gallstones and upper-abdominal pain starts from a guide £90 and is set out step by step below, with a guide cost for each stage. This page is navigational and educational — it does not provide a diagnosis or replace personalised medical advice.
This guide explains the typical private pathway at The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield for adults looking into upper-abdominal pain or suspected gallstones, and the guide cost of each step. It is navigational information to help you plan, not a diagnosis. Which tests you need is decided with a clinician after assessment.
When to seek urgent help: If you have severe or constant tummy pain, pain with fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or repeated vomiting, seek urgent help — call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
The pathway, step by step
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1
Private GP consultation
A GP reviews your symptoms and history, examines you, and advises whether tests or a specialist opinion are the right next step.
Private GP consultation · guide £90
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2
Gastroenterology consultation, if advised
A gastroenterology consultation gives a specialist assessment of digestive symptoms and discusses which investigations would help.
Gastroenterology consultation · guide £260
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3
Abdominal ultrasound
An abdominal ultrasound can look at the gallbladder and nearby organs and is a common next test when gallstones are suspected.
Abdominal ultrasound · guide £280
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4
Treatment referral, if needed
If findings point to a condition that needs treatment, your specialist discusses options and can arrange onward referral, for example to a surgeon.
Specialist onward referral · guide £260
Guide costs at a glance
Guide prices help you plan and are confirmed at the time of booking.
| Step | Guide price |
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| Private GP consultation | guide £90 |
| Gastroenterology consultation | guide £260 |
| Abdominal ultrasound | guide £280 |
| Specialist onward referral | guide £260 |
From £90 for a first GP consultation. A pathway of specialist consultation and abdominal ultrasound is typically from around £540, with any surgical opinion and treatment quoted separately after assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
How are gallstones usually looked for?
An abdominal ultrasound is a common first scan for suspected gallstones. Whether you need one, and what happens next, is decided with a clinician based on your symptoms and examination.
Do I have to start with a GP?
You can book a private GP or, for many digestive symptoms, a gastroenterology consultation directly. Starting with a GP can be a good way to decide which specialist and tests are right for you.
Are these prices fixed?
They are guide prices confirmed at booking. The Vesey works with major insurers; confirm cover with your insurer first.
This guide is navigational and for general information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment. Which steps apply to you — and any treatment — are decided with a qualified clinician after assessment. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.
Private care in Sutton Coldfield
Same-week appointments · No GP referral needed to begin.