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Mr Aruna Dharmasena

Ophthalmologist

I am Chinese with one (what I thought was a) hooded eyelid. I was immediately at ease at the consultation with Dr Dharmasena. He took the time to measure my eyes and conducted eye examinations using optical machines. He then drew a diagram which clearly illustrated what needed to be done. There was no pressure. It was clear that he was very experienced in his field. It was agreed that the crease on my eyelid needed to be repositioned (Asian bleph) rather than removing the hood, in fact there was no excess skin to remove. In a different clinic this other consultant offered me hooded eyelid surgery which would have been the completely wrong op. Other consultants would not just operate on one eye as they need to work on both eyes to create symmetry. So I was glad that Dr Dharmasena agreed to operate on one eye and be skilled enough to match it to the good eye. The cost The cost was very reasonable and affordable. There was a consultation fee, the surgeons fee and the hospital fee. The op It took around 40 mins. The hospital fees were very well priced considering there were three nurses and the consumables and equipment needed wouldn’t have been cheap. One of them held my hand incase I was anxious. For me the anaesthetic was just a sharp scratch in the eyelid, which lasted seconds. I opted for no sedation which brought the cost down by hundreds. The only thing I found uncomfortable was the insertion of the eye shield over the eyeball but it was a necessity. Dr Dharmasena popped in more eyedrops in to help numb the eyeball. During the surgery, I could smell burning skin, it is a distinct smell and I’m guessing the cut was done using a laser. Dr Dharmasena sat me up twice to check the position. I don’t remember much more about the operation other than it was very smooth and painless. Afterwards a huge dressing was applied to my eye. After care pack was provided and after a cup of tea and biscuits, I took a taxi home. Recovery. With one eye covered, I had no 3D perception and couldn’t tell how far something was. I removed the plaster the next day. There was no pain, bleeding or bruising. The lid was very swollen and red. I applied the chloramphenicol ointment regularly. The stitching was impressively neat and thin. Purple dissolvable sutures were used. He has also mentioned that he will keep the ends long so that they don’t unravel prematurely. There were 4 deep sutures that created the crease and other evenly spaced stitches along the crease to close the wound. The sutures started to irritate my lid after 14 days because my lid was in that transition stage where the wound is healing but the sutures were still hanging on. So I went to see Dr Dharmasena who removed a couple of sutures that were ready to come out and snipped the rest shorter. This provided a lot of relief and as the days went on, the skin started to heal up and the sutures started to drop off. Now on day 40, only one deep suture remains. The eyelid was a little numb and darker in colour. The feeling is returning and the dark skin is becoming lighter. He also mentioned that he created a crease that is 1mm higher as the lid always drops. Whilst it was healing it was bigger than expected but as it healed, it did drop just as he said it would. I’ve worn make up once and with the new eyelid, I am absolutely thrilled to tears. I can see my eyeliner and eyeshadow for the first time. One really impressive thing to mention is that Dr Dharmasena created an inner crease for my new eye. Chinese eyes don’t usually have an inner crease but my good eye does and he managed to recreate this. I didn’t even know I needed it till he created it and it’s beautiful! I am very happy with the whole experience and thanks to Dr Dharmasena for making one of my dreams come true.

London Trusted Therapy Harley Street

Clinical Psychology, Hypnotherapy, + 1 more

I spent years dealing with anxiety and depression, convincing myself I didn't need therapy - partly due to the stigma around mental health, especially in my industry. By the time I reached out to Dr Olena, my anxiety was affecting my ability to do presentations and travel for work, things that were essential to my role in finance. Working with Dr Olena has been transformative. She used a combination of approaches tailored to what I needed - CBT and existential therapy initially helped me tackle my anxiety head-on. Within months, I was back to delivering presentations confidently and travelling for business again, things I'd been avoiding for far too long. For my depression, we've taken a different approach, incorporating DBT alongside existential therapy. Whilst this remains a work in progress, I'm in a significantly better place than when I started. Dr Olena helped me understand that therapy isn't about 'fixing' everything overnight - it's about having the right tools and support to navigate life's challenges. I only wish I'd overcome my reservations about therapy sooner. If you're in a demanding professional environment and struggling, I can't recommend Dr Olena highly enough. Her approach is practical, insightful, and genuinely effective."

Balance My Hormones

Endocrinology & Diabetes, General Practice (GP), + 1 more

I sought treatment after being refused by the state health care services here in Germany. They congratulated me that I was healthy when my bloodworm showed testosterone levels of 280ng/dL (cut off point for treatment is 220) and sent me on my way, feeling exhausted no matter how much rest or sleep I got I wasn’t able to be a good dad for my two little children which is heartbreaking for me. So I took matters into my own hands and settled on BMH after contacting a few provider. Extremely professional, the case manager Tal was consistently attentive, showed genuine interest in my case. After two blood tests over the course of six weeks I was accepted and within a couple of weeks thereafter started treatment. Well, what a life changing experience that was. If you have creaking joints, feel tired all the time, libido on the way out, just go for it. Become alive again. No need to live like that. Anyway, I hope that is convincing enough for you dear reader! State health services are no longer fit for purpose. Whether you get treatment is a financial decision and doesn’t reflect your suffering. So take your health into your own hands.

The Joint Injection Clinic

Diagnostics & Testing, Imaging (Scans), + 4 more

Dr James Thing is a miracle worker—I am now walking almost completely normally for the first time in almost a year. I had a Baker's Cyst which he drained and injected. I had limped into his office, barely able to walk and I (almost) skipped out. He did a scan on my foot but wouldn't do an injection until I had an MRI. This is good medicine as he wanted to be sure he was injecting in exactly the right place, and indeed, he wanted to make sure an injection was the right thing to do (which it was). The foot is so much better. I am back to walking my normal 4 ½ -5 mile routes without much difficulty. Dr James Thing is a brilliant doctor! What I like is that you go in, he does an ultrasound to make a diagnosis, and if appropriate, he carries out the procedure there and then. No waiting for additional appointments at additional costs. Treatment and relief are immediate. That is amazing to find in this day and age.

Miss Tania Adib

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

This was my 2nd appointment as I started HRT 3 months ago. So far everything is going really well and I absolutely love having Dr Adib as my doctor during this stage of my life. She is extremely supportive and understands completely what this journey is all about - which is refreshing and comforting. We have decided to increase my doses a little bit to see how that goes, but I can definitely notice an improvement in my moods and energy levels since starting treatment. The face cream that was prescribed for me has made a difference too and I’ve received quite a few compliments on how much younger I look!

Mr Amer Raza

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

When I first started looking for an endometriosis specialist and came across Mr Raza and all the positive reviews, I wondered: ‘can he really be that great?!’. The answer: yes he was. I had stage 4 DIE and a frozen pelvis. Mr Raza not only had the technical skill and expertise to deal with a complex case (with minimally invasive and cutting edge surgery) but also showed so much care and compassion, which gave me so much confidence and reassurance going into my surgery. The whole experience, including the recovery, has been so so positive and I would fully recommend him.

Dr Tapesh Pakrashi

Cardiologist

Dr Pakrashi is one of several cardiologists I attended and I found him most professional and very clear in his explanations. He is reassuring and goes above and beyond in his patient care. He is outstanding in his competence, professionalism and also diligence in diagnosis. Ultimately also an excellent communicator who give eod his time to ensure any patient concerns subsequently addressed are replied to expeditiously. Highly recommended!

Mr Mark John Price

Podiatrist

Mr Price is an extremely knowledgeable, friendly individual who immediately puts you at ease. He explained the issues with my foot clearly using videos, models and drawings and came up with a plan moving forward which was realistic but will hopefully leave me pain free in the future. I am so relieved to have found him after a run of visiting other professionals that in my opinion have been sadly lacking in their abilities.

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Paediatric Cardiology, Breast Surgery, + 35 more

The doctor and nurses here are very kind and really helped me during a nerve wracking procedure that I was highly anxious for. I do think given how much we pay for these appointments, that the facilities could really use a revamp. It fees tired and dated in the common areas and the toilets were not very clean. On top of that, you can never find a parking spot, which adds extra anxiety to pre appointments.

Nuffield Health Derby Hospital

General Surgery, Oncology

Customer service is terrible. I have had to ring four times over two weeks to get a simple issue resolved with a prescription and they never had the courtesy to call back. When I did get a solution they insisted that they could not post out the prescription, and that I would have to collect it, 90 minute drive in the snow.

Mr Niraj Mandal

Ophthalmologist

Mr Mandal explained each stage of the procedure clearly and thoroughly, addressing any concerns I had beforehand. He also outlined the comprehensive aftercare programme and follow-up schedule, which provided reassurance about a full and successful recovery. Looking forward to being glasses and contacts free.

Mr Sathya Murthy

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Everything went really well couldn’t complain. Everything was explained thoroughly to me. Everything went forward as planned left hospital now recovering very well. Still have some more work to do on getting me a lower leg back further than it is at the moment but in general it was good, thank you.

Spire Little Aston Hospital

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

An excellent experience. I was a bit worried due to being booked in for day case surgery and also having a general anaesthetic. But I needn’t have worried - everything went according to plan. Now looking forward to getting the other foot done hopefully later in the year, thanks to Mr Goswami.

MUMS - Midlands Ultrasound and Medical Services

Sonography, Pain Management, + 31 more

The doctor who saw me was absolutely lovely, put me at ease and took the time to explain my treatment options to me. I did have to wait for my appointment but I was more than happy since his careful attention to each and every patient was the reason for the wait.

Mr Nico Jonas

ENT Surgeon

Mr Jonas was very attentive, knowledgeable and informative. He provided a list of resources which will I’m sure help me manage my tinnitus. In addition, he scheduled a blood test to rule out a hyper-active thyroid based on additional symptoms I gave him.

Queen Square Imaging Centre

Diagnostic Pathway – Cardiac, Imaging (Scans), + 3 more

I cannot praise enough all the staff I met. Starting with Grace in reception a wonderful kind and gentle young lady. The same can be said about Becky, Chrishna and Indru. All highly competent and extremely helpful a true credit to their profession