Catheter ablation: NHS vs private?

[HowMyHeartSings]

Is it significantly safer to have a catheter ablation in an NHS hospital rather than a private one? I am fortunate to have health insurance through my work so I have the option to go private if it speeds things up. I understand it's a relatively safe procedure but wondered if anyone else had made this choice between private and NHS and what did you eventually decide? Do people also know if you can choose who does the procedure for you on the NHS, or is that out of your hands? Many thanks for your help.

[Stumpy47]

If you search for private cardio consultants near you, you will no doubt often find them listed on your local NHS hospital website too or look for your NHS CARDIO on private hospital sites. Whilst waiting times & charges might be vastly different the expertise is the same hopefully.

[Eem1]

I am also lucky enough for my work to provide medical insurance. I was quickly fitted with a 14 day monitor which showed the problem. The quality of consultants are the same, however private appointments can be made with the actual consultant ( in a matter of days) and the appointment is not rushed with plenty of time for questions. treatment is equally as quick.