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Mr Ian Hunt

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Mr Ian Hunt is a supremely skilled surgeon and a truly lovely man.  I have a complex history of severely painful rib issues that have required surgical intervention, and he has managed my case with compassion and care. He was the first clinician to take my pain seriously and commissioned the diagnostic imaging that confirmed his strong suspicion that I had slipping rib syndrome.  Because Mr Hunt works closely with the world's leading rib imaging specialist, Dr Ali Abbasi, he is able to gauge exactly how ribs move in real time and to propose the best course of action to manage them. Only a year ago, things would have looked very bleak for someone like me with recurrent symptoms following resection. However, Mr Hunt has stuck by me through thick and thin, and has recently developed a new and very elegant technique to stabilise resected ribs that has proved absolutely life-changing for me. I have had a superb surgical outcome and I can only express my gratitude and delight as I go from strength to strength.   On the day of the surgery itself, Mr Hunt was incredibly kind, as I had got myself rather worked up. He then checked in on me several times as I recovered. His nursing team were also wonderful and I felt very cared for. My pain was well-controlled and my incisions were minimal. His anaesthetist was superb, and somehow contrived to manage things so that I did not vomit, which in itself was a minor miracle.     In addition to being right at the forefront of his field, Mr Hunt is also very caring clinician who understands how awful slipping rib syndrome can be. He has always taken the time to discuss things in detail and explain everything clearly. He follows his patients closely and has lots of helpful, targeted suggestions to optimise post-operative recovery. I feel enormously lucky to be under Mr Hunt's care.

Dr Kathiuska Kriedt

Fertility Medicine

I started seeing Dr Kat in February 2025 after she was highly recommended by a friend, and from my very first appointment I felt completely comfortable and safe in her hands. IVF was a new world and I was clueless, she has quite literally held my hand throughout the entire process. I had some complications along my journey - endometriosis, a cyst inside my right ovary thought to be an endometrioma but was actually a borderline tumour, she recommended specialist surgeons and Kat checked in on me at every stage of the surgery and recovery, going far beyond what you’d ever expect from a fertility doctor. What makes Dr Kat truly exceptional is the personal, consistent care she provides. At bigger clinics, you might only see your doctor a handful of times and get passed between different people. With Kat, it’s the opposite. She genuinely cares, knows every detail of your case, and you always feel like a priority rather than a number. Thanks to her support and expertise, I am now almost 11 weeks pregnant and have officially graduated from the IVF clinic. It was a very emotional goodbye, Kat has been the biggest and best support I could have imagined, and I honestly couldn’t picture going through this journey with anyone else.

Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre

Gastroenterology, Anaesthetics, + 10 more

I recommend Dr Dipa Jayaseelan, a neurologist, without reservation. I saw her very recently for a parasthesia condition which I had wrongly decided might be a symptom of diabetes. She is self-evidently confident, patient, thorough and seemingly more than happy to take whatever time is necessary to answer your questions and provide explanations which are comprehensive and notably lacking in the over-simplification or condescension that is sometimes a feature of advice proffered by specialist medical consultants. She was prepared to offer a view (subject to scans and blood tests) as to the most likely causes of my condition, and carefully explained the nature, consequences and potential treatment for each possibility. I have no doubt that she had many time and other pressures on her, and may well have been tempted to defer the discussion until results had been obtained, but there was not the slightest hint of any of this. She is a credit to the Cleveland Clinic and the medical profession generally. If you need to consult a neurologist, Dr Jayaseelan is without a doubt amongst the best.

Mr Marc Laniado

Urologist

Mr Laniado has been monitoring my prostate for several years because of relatively high PSA readings. In 2024 he recommended an MRI scan which did not indicate any cancer. A year later in the summer of 2025 he recommended another MRI scan, which subsequently did show likely prostate cancer. This was confirmed by biopsy. Because he had been closely monitoring me, the cancer was caught early and I was therefore suitable for Nanoknife surgery, which took place as a day case in October 2025. An MRI scan a week later showed that the cancer had been completely destroyed, which was fantastic and very welcome news. Throughout Mr Laniado was extremely professional, and it is clear he takes a great deal of satisfaction in helping others. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their consultant. A big shout out to Maggie and Zoe in the office as well, who are very attentive and responsive.

Cyprus IVF Hospital

Clinical Genetics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, + 2 more

Je tiens à exprimer toute ma gratitude envers l’hôpital de fiv Chypre.Tout le personnel est d’une gentillesse, d’une patience et d’une bienveillance exceptionnelles. L’accueil y est toujours chaleureux, l’équipe est à l’écoute, et l’hôpital est d’une propreté irréprochable. Je souhaite remercier tout particulièrement Damla, ma coordinatrice, une femme d’une douceur et d’une attention rares. Toujours présente, patiente, à l’écoute et d’une gentillesse infinie, elle a su m’accompagner avec un grand professionnalisme et beaucoup d’humanité. Grâce à eux, mon rêve est devenu réalité, et je ne pourrais être plus reconnaissante. Je recommande cet hôpital les yeux fermés : vous y trouverez compétence, empathie et un accompagnement exceptionnel. Un immense merci à toute l’équipe de l’hôpital — vous êtes tout simplement les meilleurs ! 💖

MUMS - Midlands Ultrasound and Medical Services

Sonography, Pain Management, + 31 more

I took my daughter for a blood test today with Dr. Nimah Bholah, and we had an outstanding experience. My daughter has had difficult and painful blood draws in the past, so she was quite nervous. But Dr. Bholah was incredibly reassuring, gentle, and patient throughout the whole process. To our surprise, my daughter felt no pain or discomfort at all, it was the most relaxed she has ever been during a blood test. Dr. Bholah explained everything clearly, helped her feel at ease, and showed real care and professionalism. My daughter even said she would happily come back to see the same doctor again whenever she needs blood work. That alone says everything about the quality of care we received. Thank you, Dr. Bholah, for making what is usually a stressful experience into such a positive one. Truly exceptional service.

Skylight Psychiatry

Psychiatry

The staff were lovely, so kind and understanding which has been thoroughly appreciated. However, some frustration noted around wait times. While it is appreciated that diagnostics are a lengthy process and take time, I found issues where my assessments were delayed due to Skylight not having all the information from the forms I had already completed, and after submitting my forms I was not told that all of the information had not been received until I reached out and chased my application due to the time frames I was given being overdue. To improve this experience, more communication on what has and hasn’t been received would improve the experience and shorten some people’s wait times, as my wait time was partially increased due to lack of communication over forms I had or hadn’t filled in.

Dr Silvia Pierini

Paediatrician

Dr. Silvia Pierini is an exceptional pediatrician who truly prioritizes her young patients' well-being. From our first visit, it was clear that she has a genuine passion for her work. Dr. Pierini takes the time to listen to both parents and children, ensuring that all concerns are addressed with compassion and expertise. Her warm demeanor instantly puts kids at ease, making even routine check-ups a comfortable experience. The office environment is welcoming and child-friendly, equipped with plenty of resources to engage young minds. Dr. Pierini’s thorough approach to care, combined with her ability to communicate effectively with both children and parents, sets her apart. I highly recommend Dr. Silvia Pierini for anyone seeking a dedicated and caring pediatrician for their child.

Newmedica Leeds

Ophthalmology

Staff all good, but I had been given inaccurate info before the appt and didn’t wear contact lenses for 2 weeks beforehand altho this was unnecessary as all measurements had already been taken. I then had to wait over an hour to be seen, longer than for the NHS appt. When I mentioned the long wait I was told this was because everyone had wanted a long discussion as they were private appts! Surely this is to be expected and the solution is not to overbook appts. I can’t comment yet on the procedure as haven’t had it yet.

Mr Karthik Karuppaiah

Orthopaedic Surgeon

As an elderly gentleman, I made an appointment with Mr Karuppaiah following a nasty fall in which I severely damaged my wrist and elbow. His attention to detail was very reassuring and my personal concerns were always discussed, with no question too small. He has a reassuring presence and gentle approach. No doubt my successful operation and recovery was down to his surgical stills and knowledge. I cannot recommend Mr Karuppaiah highly enough ‘what an excellent surgeon’.

Clear Ahead Health

Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry

In general, their service is excellent and easy to navigate. The only minor inconvenience is a small systems organisation issue. Data collection forms are sent as soon as follow-up appointments are scheduled (6 months in advance), and so the information would be out of date if completed at this stage. A workaround is to email for a new form link shortly before the appointment date, and to their credit they are always happy to comply with this.

Experts in Skin and Hair

Dermatology

I had a raised spot on my arm which was diagnosed as actinic keratosis- precancerous cells. GP recommend cream but didn’t want to use due to side effects. Dr Gupta was very professional and had a very caring and kind disposition. She used cryotherapy on the area which was only mildly uncomfortable for a few seconds and then checked the rest of my body for me. Thoroughly recommend and have booked my husband for a body check! Thank you ☺️

The Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital

Respiratory Medicine, Dermatology, + 21 more

The Ali do Wing reception staff were friendly enough, but I had the impression that they were all rather “busy”. However, Dr Ganan was super, and made me feel that he had all the time in the world for me. He explained exactly what course of action he wanted to follow, in conjunction with the surgical team, and I look forward to a full recovery.

Miss Theresa Richardson

Ophthalmologist

After an emergency referral from my optician following an eye scan to the Western eye hospital A&E Dr Richardson went over and above to ensure I was given the best possible care and follow up assistant with specialists. I wanted to take the time to thanks Dr Richardson and ensure her professionalism and expertise doesn’t go unnoticed. Thanks

Mr Pantelis Tsantanis

Orthopaedic Surgeon

I felt relaxed at ease, not rushed, every thing explained to me , very confident in mr Tsantanis ,I know he wants to help me , gave options, with the physiotherapist, who was there .I decided to have physio for a while then have operation, with th option of phoning if I want operation sooner, I think now I'd like the operation

Dr Andrew De Burgh-Thomas

Sexual Health Doctor

Friendly relaxed and informative. Dr De Burgh-Thomas gave me detailed updates about all of my most recent tests and what the results mean. He took time to make sure I could share any concerns I had and listened constructively to my work issues and how they affect my general mood and positivity