Dr Mehdi Mirzazadeh, Consultant in Metabolic Medicine

Private Cholesterol Specialist in Guildford

High cholesterol, raised triglycerides or difficulties with treatment?

Understand your results and explore your treatment options with Dr Mehdi Mirzazadeh, Consultant in Metabolic Medicine, at VR Private Clinics in Guildford.

Dr Mirzazadeh has worked as a consultant since 2013. His expertise includes high cholesterol and triglycerides, inherited metabolic disorders and the management of patients who cannot tolerate standard therapies.

Whether your cholesterol remains high despite treatment, early heart disease runs in your family or you are concerned about medication side effects, a specialist consultation can help you understand the next steps.

Initial consultation £300 | Follow-up £225

Saturday appointments in central Guildford.

Tests, scans and medication are charged separately where required.

Request a Cholesterol Consultation

When can a cholesterol specialist help?

You may benefit from a specialist review if:

Your cholesterol remains high despite treatment or lifestyle changes.
You have experienced possible side effects from statins or other cholesterol medicines.
You have been told you may have familial hypercholesterolaemia or another inherited lipid disorder
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High cholesterol or premature heart disease runs in your family.
Your triglycerides are raised and you need advice about further assessment.
You want a second opinion about your current treatment.
You need help understanding your lipid results and how they affect your cardiovascular risk.

Our team can check whether your concern is suitable for Dr Mirzazadeh’s clinic before confirming an appointment.

You do not need to have all your questions worked out before contacting us. Our team can check whether your concern is suitable for Dr Mirzazadeh’s clinic.

WhatsApp message our team - 01483 323 473

High cholesterol despite treatment

Review your results and understand your options

It can be frustrating to make changes or take medication and still be told that your cholesterol is too high.

A specialist consultation considers your results alongside your medical history, current treatment and relevant risk factors.

Dr Mirzazadeh can review the treatments you have tried, consider possible contributing factors and discuss whether further investigation or a change in management is appropriate.

Your plan will reflect your individual circumstances, rather than a cholesterol result viewed in isolation.

Statin side effects and difficulty tolerating treatment

Get advice before giving up on cholesterol management

If you think your medicine is causing side effects, you may be unsure whether to continue, change treatment or try something else.

Dr Mirzazadeh has expertise in managing patients who cannot tolerate standard cholesterol therapies.

Your consultation can explore:

Which medicines and doses you have tried.
The symptoms you experienced and when they occurred.
Whether your symptoms may have another explanation.
Your cholesterol results and relevant medical history.
Whether an adjustment or alternative treatment may be suitable.

Depending on your assessment, options may include changes to your existing treatment or consideration of other cholesterol-lowering therapies.

Please speak to your prescribing clinician before stopping or changing your medication.

Inherited high cholesterol

Assessment for suspected familial hypercholesterolaemia

High cholesterol can run in families. Familial hypercholesterolaemia, often called FH, is an inherited condition associated with raised cholesterol and an increased risk of premature cardiovascular disease.

Specialist assessment may be appropriate if you have markedly raised cholesterol, relatives with a confirmed inherited cholesterol disorder, or a family history of heart disease at a younger age.

Dr Mirzazadeh can review your results, personal history and family history, then discuss whether further assessment is needed.

Where appropriate, he can advise on the next steps for diagnosis, treatment and assessment of relatives.

Genetic testing is not included in the consultation and is not required or appropriate for every patient.

Raised triglycerides

Understand what may be contributing to your result

Triglycerides are another type of fat measured in the blood. Raised levels may need a different assessment and management approach from raised cholesterol alone.

Dr Mirzazadeh can review your triglyceride results alongside your medical history, medication and relevant lifestyle factors, and advise whether further investigations are appropriate.

Your consultation can help you understand the findings and discuss a suitable management and monitoring plan.

If a clinician has told you that your triglyceride result requires urgent assessment, follow that advice rather than waiting for a routine Saturday appointment.

Could newer cholesterol treatments be suitable?

Some patients need treatment beyond standard therapies.

Dr Mirzazadeh’s expertise includes managing patients with inherited metabolic disorders and those who cannot tolerate standard treatment, including consideration of newer biological therapies where appropriate.

Your consultation will establish which options may be suitable for you. A particular medicine or injectable treatment cannot be guaranteed before assessment.

The consultation fee does not include medication or treatment administration. If an additional treatment is recommended, access arrangements and costs will be discussed separately.

What happens at your cholesterol consultation?

Review your results and medical history

Dr Mirzazadeh will discuss your concerns, previous lipid results, current medicines and any treatments you have already tried.

He will also consider relevant medical conditions and your family history.

Understand your risk and treatment options

Your cholesterol and triglyceride results will be considered in the context of your individual circumstances.

You can discuss the reasons for treatment, possible benefits, side effects and practical concerns.

Agree the next steps

Depending on your assessment, recommendations may include further blood tests, treatment changes, lifestyle measures and follow-up.

Any additional investigations are charged separately, with costs explained before you agree to proceed.

Our Guidlford clinic is located in central Guildford, next to Guildford High Street in Balm Clinic, 6 Market Street, Guildford, GU1 4LB

Book a Saturday Consultation

Preparing for your appointment

Please provide the following where available:

Your recent cholesterol and triglyceride results.
Previous lipid results, particularly any taken before treatment started.
Your current medication and supplement list.
Details of medicines you have previously tried, including doses and possible side effects.
Relevant GP or specialist letters.
Information about relatives with high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease, including their age when diagnosed if known.

If you do not have recent blood results, contact our team before arranging tests yourself. We can advise what information is needed for your appointment.

Consultation fees

Initial consultation £300

Follow-up consultation £225

Consultation fees do not include scans, blood tests, medication or other treatments. Additional costs will be explained before you agree to proceed.

Self-pay appointments

You can request an appointment without private medical insurance.

Using medical insurance

Please contact the clinic before booking so we can check the arrangements for your appointment. Your insurer may require a referral and authorisation, and cover must be confirmed for the appointment and location.

Book a Saturday Consultation

Saturday appointments in central Guildford

Consultations take place at:

VR Private Clinics
Balm Clinic
6 Market Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4LB

Our central Guildford location welcomes patients from Guildford, Woking, Godalming, Farnham and surrounding Surrey towns and villages.

Saturday appointments are available by prior arrangement, with at least two days’ notice.

Please contact the team to request a date. Your appointment is confirmed once you receive confirmation from the clinic.

WhatsApp Message us or call: 01483 323 473

Email: info@vrprivateclinic.co.uk

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FAQ's

Who will I see?

You will see Dr Mehdi Mirzazadeh, Consultant in Metabolic Medicine, whose expertise includes high cholesterol, raised triglycerides, inherited metabolic disorders and difficulty tolerating standard treatments.

Can I book if my cholesterol is still high despite taking a statin?

Yes. Dr Mirzazadeh can review your results, treatment history and relevant risk factors, then discuss whether further investigations or changes to your management may be appropriate.

Can you help if I think statins are causing side effects?

Yes. You can request a review of possible treatment side effects and discuss suitable options.

Symptoms need individual assessment because they may have more than one explanation. Please seek advice from your prescribing clinician before stopping or changing medication.

Do you assess familial hypercholesterolaemia?

Dr Mirzazadeh has expertise in inherited metabolic disorders affecting cholesterol. He can assess suspected familial hypercholesterolaemia and advise on appropriate next steps.

Genetic testing is arranged separately where appropriate and is not included in the consultation fee.

Can I attend for raised triglycerides?

Yes. Dr Mirzazadeh can assess raised triglycerides, consider contributing factors and discuss a management plan.

Follow any urgent advice already given about your results rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

Are cholesterol blood tests included?

No. The consultation fee does not include blood tests.

Please provide existing results where possible. If further tests are recommended, their costs will be explained before you proceed.

Can I book specifically for cholesterol injections?

The appointment is for specialist assessment and advice. It does not include an injection.

If an injectable treatment may be appropriate, Dr Mirzazadeh will discuss suitability. Prescribing, supply, administration and costs require separate arrangements.

Do I need a GP referral?

Contact our team and we will advise on the information needed for your appointment.

If you are using insurance, check your insurer’s referral and authorisation requirements before attending.

How much does a consultation cost?

An initial consultation is £300. A follow-up consultation is £225.

Tests, medication and other treatments are charged separately where required.

When are appointments available?

Saturday consultations are available by prior arrangement. Please request your appointment at least two days in advance. The clinic will confirm availability and your booking.

Get a clearer plan for managing your cholesterol

Whether your results remain high, treatment has been difficult or you are concerned about inherited risk, a specialist consultation can help you understand your options.

Request an appointment with Dr Mehdi Mirzazadeh at VR Private Clinics in Guildford.