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Sheffield Memory Service & Geriatric Care Dr Pravin Jha · Consultant Geriatrician & Memory Specialist
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Private geriatrician in Sheffield: comprehensive geriatric assessment

I’m Dr Pravin Jha, a consultant geriatrician. I assess older adults with memory problems, Parkinson’s disease, dizziness, falls, stroke and complex health problems, looking at the whole person rather than one symptom at a time. You don’t need a GP referral, and I can usually see you within 24–48 hours at Spire Claremont Hospital, Circle Thornbury Hospital or LivingCare, at home, or by video. A new clinic consultation is £400 for 60 minutes, including a written report to you and your GP.

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What a geriatrician does

What does a private geriatrician in Sheffield do?

A geriatrician is a consultant physician who specialises in the health of older people. Older adults rarely have one problem in isolation: memory, mood, medicines, blood pressure, balance, bones and independence all affect each other.

Instead of looking at each symptom separately, I carry out a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. I review your physical health, memory and thinking, medicines, mobility and day-to-day function together, so the diagnosis takes everything into account and the plan is practical.

Many people who come to me with memory problems or dizziness have causes that can be treated or improved, and these are easily missed without a specialist assessment.

A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment covers

  • Memory and thinking
  • Mood, anxiety and sleep
  • Medicines and their side effects
  • Mobility, balance and risk of falls
  • Heart, blood pressure and stroke risk
  • Bone health and fracture risk
  • Daily living and independence
  • What family members or carers have noticed

Services

What I assess and treat

Each of these is assessed as part of the whole picture of your health.

Who it is for

Who is this service for?

A geriatric assessment is suitable for older adults who:

  • have memory concerns or possible dementia
  • have tremor or suspected Parkinson’s disease
  • have had a sudden episode of limb weakness, facial droop or speech difficulty that has now resolved
  • have had falls or are becoming less steady
  • feel dizzy or unsteady
  • take several medicines and may be having side effects
  • are becoming less independent

If sudden limb weakness, facial droop or speech difficulty has happened and is happening now or has just happened, call 999 immediately, even if the symptoms have improved. Do not wait for a private appointment. For symptoms that have settled but have not been assessed, see the guide to TIA and stroke and seek urgent medical review the same day.

Families often contact me when an older relative is struggling and nobody has looked at the whole picture.

Why choose a private geriatrician?

  • More time. A new consultation is 60 minutes.
  • Continuity. You see me at every appointment.
  • Rapid access. Usually within 24–48 hours.
  • The whole picture. Not limited to one condition.
  • A written plan. Clear recommendations for you, your family and your GP.

A structured process

What happens at your consultation

  1. Get in touch

    Send the booking form, call, or book directly with one of the hospitals. Tell me briefly what the concern is and where you would like to be seen.

  2. Before we meet

    If memory is a concern, you and a relative complete questionnaires at home first. Bring your medicines list and any recent letters or test results.

  3. The consultation

    A full history, examination and review of your medicines, mobility, mood and daily function. A relative or friend is welcome to join you.

  4. Your plan

    I explain what I have found, arrange any tests that are needed, and agree a plan with you. You and your GP receive a written report.

Questions about seeing a private geriatrician

How do I see a private geriatrician in Sheffield?

You can book directly with me at Spire Claremont Hospital, Circle Thornbury Hospital or LivingCare, as a home visit, or by video. Use the booking form or call, and most people are seen within 24–48 hours.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. You can book directly. A GP letter can be helpful, but it is not required.

How quickly can I be seen?

Usually within 24–48 hours for a clinic or video appointment. Home visits can often be arranged the same day.

How much does a private geriatrician cost in Sheffield?

A new clinic consultation is £400 for 60 minutes. A new home visit is £500 for 60 minutes plus travel, and a new video consultation is £300 for 30 minutes. A memory assessment is £800 in clinic. All fees include a report to your GP. See all fees.

How long does the consultation take?

A general geriatric assessment takes about an hour. A memory assessment also includes about an hour of my time reviewing your questionnaires before we meet.

What happens after the consultation?

You receive a clear explanation and a written plan, and I send my recommendations to your GP.

Do you offer home visits in Sheffield?

Yes. Home visits are particularly helpful for people who are frail or housebound.

Appointments

Book a consultation

Most people are seen within 24–48 hours, and home visits can often be arranged the same day. Choose the place that suits you, or send the booking form and I’ll arrange it.

  • Home visits

    Within 50 miles of Sheffield, often the same day.

    New visit £500 (60 minutes). Travel included up to 10 miles.

    About home visits

  • Video consultations

    By secure video link, UK-wide.

    New consultation £300 (30 minutes). Includes a written report to you and your GP.

    About video consultations

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