An independent second opinion from Dr Okiror on a thoracic diagnosis or a recommended treatment plan. Your scans and reports are reviewed by Dr Okiror himself before the appointment, by video within 24 hours or in person within 2–3 days, and a written report follows within 48–72 hours. Consultation fee £250–£350. Self-referrals welcome. For a lung cancer diagnosis, see the lung cancer second opinion page.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Dr Lawrence Okiror FRCS(CTh) FRCSEd(CTh) · GMC 6150382
You have received a thoracic diagnosis and are uncertain. Surgery has been recommended and you want confirmation. You have been told surgery is not possible. A treatment plan does not feel right. A second opinion is standard good care.
Virtual within 24 hours. In-person at London Bridge Hospital within 2–3 days. Self-referrals welcome. Tell us which hospital did your scans and we transfer them electronically into the LBH and Lister systems — usually within 24–48 hours. International patients upload via a secure portal.
An independent clinical assessment from a surgeon performing 153 lung cancer operations in 2024–25 with a 99.59% operative survival rate — with confirmation, alternative options, or a curative pathway not yet explored. Written report within 48–72 hours.
A second surgical opinion can make a significant difference to your diagnosis, treatment plan, and outcome. Dr Okiror welcomes patients from across the UK and internationally — including patients who have been turned down for surgery or told that curative treatment is not possible elsewhere. Patients travelling from outside the UK can read how the international pathway works.
Complex does not always mean inoperable. Combined surgical and oncological approaches have enabled patients with advanced disease to receive treatment with genuinely curative intent. Dr Okiror will always take the time to assess your individual case fully and give an honest answer.
Second opinion consultations are available by video or telephone, often within 24 hours. Please bring any available scans, pathology reports, and letters from previous consultants.
A second opinion is also worth considering where you have been told nothing can be done for an uncommon problem — a lung hernia is a frequent example, because many clinicians will never have seen one repaired. It is equally worth considering where a case has stalled between specialties — for example a nerve sheath tumour in the chest where the biopsy reports benign tissue but the imaging continues to look worrying, and no clear route forward has been agreed.
Where helpful, your case is discussed at a specialist thoracic cancer MDT — at London Bridge Hospital for private patients, and at Guy’s and St Thomas’ for NHS patients — so you receive a consensus view from surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, respiratory physicians and a specialist nurse rather than a single opinion. Where a biopsy has been taken elsewhere, the original slides can also be obtained for expert thoracic pathology review.
Request a Second Opinion →For a detailed second opinion on lung cancer diagnosis, staging, surgical options, and whether a lung-sparing operation is possible. Full clinical review process, patient concerns, and credentials.
Full lung cancer second opinion →If you have been told a cancer has spread to the lungs, surgery to remove the deposits is sometimes possible even when it has not been offered. Independent review of whether you are a candidate. Cancer spread to the lungs →
If you have been told nothing more can be done for severe emphysema or breathlessness, lung volume reduction by endobronchial valves or surgery may still be an option. Emphysema surgery →
If you have ongoing or recurrent pain after rib surgery — including slipped rib syndrome treated by removing the rib — it is often worth reassessing rather than accepting. The rib margin can sometimes be repaired or reconstructed to stabilise the area and relieve the nerve. Bring your previous scans and operation notes. Slipped rib syndrome →
Patients from the Middle East, Africa, and beyond — video consultation within 24 hours. Scans shared digitally. No need to travel until a plan is confirmed and travel is worthwhile. The international pathway in full →
If a whole-body MRI, private CT, calcium score or CT coronary angiogram has reported a nodule or other chest finding and you have been told to wait, an independent review of the images settles what it is and whether the interval is right. Nodule on a heart scan → Private scan findings → For the clinic that reported it →
If you have been told that surgery or curative treatment is not an option, contact Dr Okiror before accepting that conclusion. Combined surgical and oncological approaches have enabled patients with advanced disease to receive treatment with genuinely curative intent. Often this turns on a careful assessment of fitness for surgery →
A second opinion consultation with Dr Okiror costs £250–£350, by video or in person, and includes the personal review of your imaging before the appointment and a written report within 48–72 hours. Follow-up appointments are £200–£275. Dr Okiror requests your imaging and reviews the scans himself before every second-opinion consultation; the appointment is spent on the decision, not on finding the images.
Dr Okiror is recognised by AXA Health, Bupa, Aviva, Vitality, WPA and Cigna, and by most other UK and international insurers. If you have private medical insurance, Dr Okiror and the hospital bill your insurer directly, and insurers usually settle the hospital, surgeon and anaesthetist fees in full, less any excess written into your policy. Please confirm with your insurer that your policy covers treatment at London Bridge Hospital or The Lister before your first appointment. Self-paying patients are equally welcome. Most insurers fund a second opinion consultation; the practice can provide a consultation letter for pre-authorisation.
If the second opinion changes the plan. Surgery is usually within a week of completing investigations. Patients who already have their tests can be booked for surgery within days of their consultation. Urgent cases can be booked for surgery within 48 hours. Transfers from NHS hospitals are arranged by the HCA Medical Concierge team. You can also return to your NHS team with the report; a second opinion does not commit you to private treatment. Guide prices for the operations most often recommended →
The most common questions patients ask about seeking a second surgical opinion. For lung cancer specifically, see the detailed lung cancer second opinion page.
Request a Second Opinion →Or call Jo Mitchelson:
020 7952 2882
Video and telephone consultations available within 24 hours. In-person within 2–3 days. Self-referrals welcome. All enquiries handled with complete discretion.
Jo Mitchelson, PA · 020 7952 2882 · pa@lungsurgeon.co.uk
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