Dr Dela Dillon-Gbekor explains every step — from booking to your personalised treatment plan. No surprises, no jargon.
Many women put off seeing a gynaecologist for months or even years. Sometimes it's the NHS waiting list (currently 18 weeks or longer for a routine gynaecology referral in many parts of Surrey). Sometimes it's uncertainty about what the appointment will involve. If you've been wondering what actually happens at a private gynaecology appointment, this guide walks through the full process — from your first contact with the clinic to what happens after your consultation.
Dr Dela Dillon-Gbekor is a GP with a specialist interest and additional qualifications in gynaecology and women's health. She holds the MRCGP (Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners), the DFSRH (Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare) and the DFFP (Diploma of the Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care). These qualifications reflect specific training in gynaecology, contraception, and reproductive health that goes beyond a standard GP training programme.
Dr Dela consults at Lambert Medical Practice in Surbiton, KT6, and sees patients for a wide range of gynaecological concerns: menstrual problems, PCOS, endometriosis, pelvic pain, cervical screening, coil fitting, pre-pregnancy planning, and menopause and perimenopause management.
Booking at Lambert Medical Practice is straightforward. You can:
When booking, you'll be asked for a brief description of your concern. This isn't about gatekeeping — it's so Dr Dela can prepare for your consultation and so the right appointment length is allocated. If your concern involves a potential examination (such as a cervical smear or coil fitting), we'll allocate 45 minutes rather than a standard 30-minute slot.
Women travelling from across Surrey — Kingston, New Malden, Esher, Wimbledon, Tolworth, Thames Ditton, Epsom — will typically be seen within a few days. We don't have a months-long waiting list.
To make the most of your 30–45 minutes, it helps to prepare a few things in advance:
You don't need to remember everything. Dr Dela will guide the conversation. But the more context she has, the more targeted her assessment can be.
Your appointment begins with a conversation, not an examination. Dr Dela takes a full gynaecological history, asking about:
This history-taking typically takes 15–20 minutes. It's the most important part of the appointment because it guides everything that follows.
Not necessarily — and never without your consent. Many consultations are entirely conversational, particularly if the concern is about blood results, menstrual cycle patterns, or contraception options. If Dr Dela believes a physical examination would be useful, she will explain why and ask your consent before proceeding.
Examinations that may be offered include:
You can decline any examination and still receive a full consultation. Dr Dela will adapt her approach based on your comfort level.
Depending on your concerns, Dr Dela may recommend blood tests, which can be performed at the same clinic. At Lambert Medical Practice, our diagnostic centre processes a wide range of women's health panels on-site. Common tests requested after a gynaecology consultation include:
If a pelvic ultrasound scan is clinically indicated (for example to investigate a suspected ovarian cyst or uterine fibroid), Dr Dela can refer you to an imaging centre, typically with a turnaround of a few days.
At the end of your consultation — or once investigation results are back — Dr Dela will explain her findings clearly and outline the options available to you. For most gynaecological concerns, there is not one single correct answer. Dr Dela takes a shared decision-making approach, explaining the pros and cons of different options so you can make an informed choice.
Depending on your diagnosis or concern, the plan might include:
To give you a sense of the range of issues Dr Dela sees, here are the most common presentations:
Heavy periods, irregular cycles, painful periods (dysmenorrhoea), spotting between periods, or periods that have stopped (secondary amenorrhoea). These are among the most common concerns — often treatable once the cause is identified.
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects around 1 in 10 women in the UK. Dr Dela assesses hormone levels, ultrasound findings, and metabolic markers to confirm the diagnosis and discuss management options.
Endometriosis is frequently under-diagnosed — the average diagnosis delay in the UK is 7.5 years. If you have cyclical pelvic pain, painful sex, or bowel or bladder symptoms linked to your cycle, an assessment is worthwhile.
Hot flushes, night sweats, irregular periods, mood changes, brain fog, and low libido are all common perimenopausal symptoms. Dr Dela discusses HRT options, non-hormonal alternatives, and monitoring — with time to explain the evidence properly.
If your NHS smear is overdue, you've had an abnormal result and want a private follow-up, or you're anxious about attending an NHS appointment, Dr Dela can perform a private cervical smear at the same consultation.
Mirena IUS (hormonal) and copper IUD fitting. Dr Dela holds the DFSRH qualification — a specific competency in intrauterine contraception insertion. Fittings are usually available within a week of an initial consultation.
The clinical care is of equivalent quality. The differences are practical:
| NHS Gynaecology | Lambert Private Gynaecology |
|---|---|
| GP referral required | Self-refer — no GP letter needed |
| Wait 18+ weeks for first appointment | Typically available within 2–5 days |
| 10–15 minute appointment slot | 30–45 minute initial consultation |
| Anonymous NHS gynaecologist | Named doctor: Dr Dela Dillon-Gbekor |
| Blood tests via NHS phlebotomy (separate appointment) | Blood tests same visit at our diagnostic centre |
| Prescription posted or collected separately | Prescription provided at consultation |
NHS gynaecology is excellent for surgical procedures, oncology, and complex inpatient care. For assessment, diagnosis, contraception, smear tests, and medical management of conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, or perimenopause, a private consultation with Dr Dela gives you more time, more continuity, and a faster pathway to answers.
Unlike some private clinics where you see a different doctor each time, Dr Dela provides ongoing care. If you need a follow-up — to review blood results, assess how a new treatment is working, or repeat a smear — you book back with her directly. She maintains notes and builds an understanding of your individual health picture over time.
You'll also receive a written summary of your consultation that you can share with your NHS GP, ensuring your primary care record stays up to date.
Dr Dela Dillon-Gbekor · Surbiton, Surrey · Same-week appointments · No referral