Consultation and X-ray costs for bunion surgery with Mr Kaser Nazir are fixed and published upfront: a consultation currently costs £250, and X-rays cost £160 for one foot or £264 for both feet. These fees are separate from the surgery itself and apply before any decision about treatment is made.
For a full breakdown of surgery costs, NHS wait times and the private referral process, see Private Bunion Surgery: Cost, NHS Comparison & Referrals.
Consultation Fees
How much does a bunion surgery consultation cost?
A consultation with Mr Nazir costs £250. This fee covers a full clinical assessment, examination of the foot and review of any imaging, including X-rays taken as part of that visit. The consultation is required for every patient considering bunion surgery, regardless of how straightforward the case may seem.
What does the consultation fee actually cover?
The £250 consultation fee covers the surgeon’s assessment, a review of X-ray imaging, and a discussion of suitability for treatment. It also includes going through the specific procedure being considered and what recovery is likely to involve. It is a diagnostic and advisory step, not a commitment to surgery.
Does having a consultation mean I will definitely need surgery?
No. A consultation does not necessarily mean a patient is suitable for surgery, and there is no commitment to proceed at this stage. The purpose of the visit is to form an opinion on suitability, not to confirm treatment. Not every patient who attends a consultation requires an operation, which is one reason the consultation fee is charged independently of any surgical fee.
X-ray Costs
How much do bunion X-rays cost?
X-rays cost £160 for one foot or £264 for both feet. The price varies depending on the number of views taken and whether one or both feet are imaged. These figures apply to the initial diagnostic X-rays taken around the time of consultation.
Are X-rays included in the price of surgery?
Preoperative X-rays taken as part of the initial assessment are priced separately from the surgical fee, and postoperative X-rays are also excluded from the published surgery price. Mr Nazir’s published pricing states explicitly that typical procedure costs exclude postoperative X-rays. Patients should budget for diagnostic imaging in addition to the headline surgery fee.
Why are X-rays charged separately from the consultation?
The consultation fee and the X-ray fee are itemised separately because not every patient who has an X-ray proceeds to surgery, and the imaging itself carries its own diagnostic cost. Keeping these fees distinct also gives patients a transparent breakdown of exactly what they are paying for at each stage, rather than a single bundled figure that obscures the components.
Will I need X-rays after surgery as well?
Yes. Patients typically have two postoperative X-rays: one at six weeks after surgery and a second at four months after surgery. For one foot, each postoperative X-ray episode costs £164; if both feet are X-rayed at the same time, the cost is £250 per episode. These costs sit outside the main surgical fee and should be factored into an overall budget.
Budgeting for Both Fees Together
What should I budget in total for consultation and X-rays before surgery?
Before any surgical fee is considered, a patient should expect to budget £250 for the consultation and either £160 (one foot) or £264 (both feet) for initial X-rays. For a patient being assessed for both feet, this brings the preoperative diagnostic total to £514 before any surgery fee is added. This figure excludes postoperative X-rays, which are billed separately once a recovery plan is underway.
Does this cost structure apply if I am only considering one foot?
Yes. The consultation fee of £250 and the single-foot X-ray fee of £160 apply regardless of whether one or both feet are ultimately treated. Whether both feet are suitable for treatment in the same session, or whether one foot should be treated first, is something to establish during the consultation itself, based on severity, general health, mobility and home support.
Insurance and Misconceptions
Will my health insurance cover the consultation and X-rays?
Many insurers cover an initial consultation and X-ray review, after which Mr Nazir can provide a procedure code for suitability, and the insurer will typically cover the surgery in full, subject to any excess specified in the individual policy. Patients should check directly with their insurer and bring policy details to the consultation to confirm coverage.
Is it true that insurance will not cover bunion surgery because it is cosmetic?
This is a common misconception. Mr Nazir notes that patients often assume bunion correction will not be covered because it carries a cosmetic element, when in fact a bunion is a structural deformity, and it is typically covered by insurance. Patients who are unsure should raise this directly during their consultation so their specific policy can be checked.
What is the biggest area of confusion patients have about cost before their consultation?
Mr Nazir’s practice provides a realistic quote before surgery, so patients are generally clear on the core surgical and consultation fees. The main area of confusion tends to be around insurance coverage, specifically the mistaken belief that bunion surgery will not be covered because of its perceived cosmetic element.
Does a lower consultation or X-ray price elsewhere mean better value?
Not necessarily. Bunion surgery is a specialist procedure, and the surgeon’s experience, the suitability of the chosen technique, the hospital setting, aftercare and expected long-term outcome matter more than finding the lowest price for any single component. Choosing the right bunion surgeon in the UK involves looking at these factors, as a consultation is the point at which they should be weighed against a patient’s individual case.
Next Step
The consultation is the starting point for understanding whether surgery is appropriate, what it would involve, and what the full cost picture looks like for an individual case, including any X-ray needs. Patients considering treatment can book a bunion surgery consultation with Mr Nazir to receive a clear, itemised assessment before any decision is made.
