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Are you dodging a visit to the GP to get a health check?

Perhaps you’re too busy with work to keep taking days off for doctor visits, not taking it seriously enough or simply got white coat syndrome.

Fortunately, BMI The Chaucer Hospital is on hand to help out.

If you’re seeking a discreet and thorough health check, then you need look no further than BMI The Chaucer Hospital's Men's Health Hub.

Offering a consultant-led service that doesn’t need a GP referral, The ‘Full Service’ health check can help identify any current health conditions or potential future health risks such as prostate or heart disease.

The Men’s Health Hub consultants can detect specific health conditions and, if required, arrange follow up investigations or treatment.

Why take the risk?

For just £499, you can get a discreet health assessment carried out by a Consultant Urologist, a Consultant Physician and a specialist Nurse.

Apart from catching any possible illness early on so that it can be treated promptly, a full service will also appease any concerns men may have about their prostates, sexual dysfunction, heart and blood pressure, problems passing urine as well as future health risks.

Physician Bernhard Klebe is an expert on health-related issues such as blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiac risk and diabetes risk as well as circulatory health and says it is not uncommon to be worried about having a health check.

“We have all been in that situation before,” said Dr Klebe.

“Whether it is a worried relative asking us to get checked out or even an inner concern or a feeling that something may need to be checked out by a doctor.

“The answer is easy, just do it, a little check will put your mind at ease and your family or friend's concerns could also be alleviated.”
For more information about BMI The Chaucer Hospital's Men's Health Hub click here

He continues: “Health checks are important. Just like one would check or service your heating at home or your vehicle, a health check is just as important.

“Acting early is the key to reducing further complications and bigger issues down the line.

“Remember that even with no symptoms at all, a health check may identify potential problems, before they magnify.”

Mr Milan Thomas is a Urological Surgeon specialising in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

He says the service they provide at the Men’s Health Hub is unique to East Kent as it is provided by a physician (medical doctor) and surgeon working closely together to address men’s health concerns in a ‘One Stop’ environment.

“The assessments we provide at the Men's Health Hub have been specifically designed to pick up problems early so that they are more likely to be treated fully.

“This can include conditions which are not always easy to identify such as prostate, bladder and kidney disease.

“We will give you a health survey with guidance on how to prevent ill health in the future.”

A quick and thorough check

Apart from offering specialist advice on prostate health, bladder function, kidney, heart and blood pressure, cholesterol and hormone levels and diabetic risk, the ‘Full Service’ also includes blood testing.

Blood tests can be conducted for PSA, hormone profile, cholesterol profile, glucose check, kidney function while there are also ECG investigations for ECG, urine dipstick analysis, urine flow rate, post-void bladder scan, weight, height, BMI and waist circumference.

“The system we have set up is unique in that the core issues involving the health of a male patient, are covered by our screening and review,” added Mr Thomas.

“This is all done in a single sitting and a comprehensive review of your health can be achieved in a convenient relaxed atmosphere.”

Looking after the local Kent community since the 1970s, BMI Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury is part of BMI Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest private hospital operators with 59 hospitals and clinics

across the country.

The Chaucer Hospital has expert consultants who specialise in different fields including cancer care, orthopaedic, gynaecology, urology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and cosmetic surgery supported by a dedicated and friendly team. It regularly hosts free events for patients to speak to Consultants directly about their health concerns.

“If you have been concerned about something that is not quite right; do not put it off,” concluded Mr Thomas.

“It may be the best decision you made. After all, your health is what’s important in the end.”
To learn more about BMI Chaucer Hospital's Men's Health Hub, click here.