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Mr Mohammed Akmal

Orthopaedic Surgeon

I have been under the care of Mr. Akmal since 2022, for treatment of Spinal disc degeneration. Without his professional skill and empathy I would still be in chronic pain. Having had a very successful disc replacement & fusion surgery back in 2023 under his care, further deterioration in other joints resulted in needing another bout of disc replacements and fusion in my cervical spine, and cortex spacers in my lumber spine. In late 2025 I embarked on another session of surgery and underwent the operation to replace, fuse and insert spacers in the offending areas of my Lumber & Cervical spine. I request both of my afflicted areas be treated in the same operation, whilst naturally cautious he undertook a rigorous assessment of the risks and eventually he and his team agreed to proceed. I had both my Cervical and Lumber spine treated in the same surgery and having entered at 07:00, I once again walked out at 18:00 on the same day. 2 weeks later the key hole wounds had healed I was off painkillers and well on the way to full recovery. My experience again is a testimony not only to the personal skill, knowledge and empathy of Mr. Akmal, but to all the people who enable such life changing surgery to happen, including the anaesthetist, surgical team, and ward staff. The successes of the surgery undertaken by Mr. Akmal and his highly skilled team are due not only to their professional skills, but to the holistic approach taken from diagnosis, explanation of options, type of painkillers and follow up care. Whilst the impact of aging and bodily wear cannot be escaped, Mr. Akmal does offer options to improve quality of life immensely. An interesting footnote is prior to the surgery I was suffering from Hypertension, post surgery my BP is back to normal for my age, a reflection of how chronic pain can affect you in more ways than one....!!

Mr David Bell

Neurosurgeon

I had a herniated diskoptemy operation with Mr Bell. Alongside his assistant, Alex, I was treated with thorough professionalism at every step of the way. I was in extreme pain before seeing David, and they rapidly moved me through the various stages of the treatment process (ie consultation, then scan, then steroids and then full herniated disk operation), at pace. That meant that, at all times, I felt confident that my paid was being dealt with by professionals and as soon as possible. On a couple of occasions, I felt that Mr Bell accelerated my consultations and ultimately the operation, and he rearranged his own time on one occasion to make it work quickly for me. Alex (his assistant) was the person that efficiently made the appointments happen behind the scenes and they clearly make a good team. I have now visited a number of sports physios and one doctor, who have commented on both my pace of recovery and the neatness and recovery of the area & muscles around the operation area. I can only believe that my rapid recovery has been brought about by an efficient operating technique. I am now almost out of almost any pain or discomfort (7 weeks after the operation) and I am truly grateful for what has happened, as life was not pleasant beforehand.

Professor Sanjay Sharma

Cardiologist

I had an excellent experience with Professor Sharma and couldn’t recommend him more highly. From the first appointment, he was professional, calm, and extremely thorough. He took the time to listen carefully to my concerns, explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand, and made sure I felt comfortable asking questions. What stood out most was his attention to detail and genuine care. I never felt rushed, and the consultation felt very thoughtful and patient-focused. The tests and results were explained clearly, and I left the appointment feeling reassured and confident in the treatment plan. It’s rare to find a specialist who combines such strong expertise with excellent bedside manner. If you’re looking for a cardiologist who is knowledgeable, approachable, and truly invested in their patients, I would highly recommend Professor Sharma.

Mrs Kadi Pariis

Physiotherapist

I had a treatment for an arthritic big toe at Gecko Fitness Clinic, using a product called Cingal under ultra sound guidance and I genuinely can’t believe the difference it has made. Before the treatment, pain and stiffness were really limiting what I could do, especially with sport. I’m currently away snowboarding, and the improvement has been incredible. Pain has been significantly reduced, movement feels much freer, and I’m able to enjoy the slopes without constantly worrying about my toe. It’s made a huge difference to both comfort and confidence. The team at Gecko Fitness Clinic were professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made me feel very reassured. I would highly recommend both the clinic and the treatment to anyone struggling with arthritis or joint pain.

The Dental Clinic Portishead

Dentistry

I required emergency treatment to a broken tooth , From the initial call to the dental practice meet with a professional receptionist and an appointment made. The actual visit with dentist (Simon Robertson) was at is normal excellent standard by explaining what dental work was required to resolve the situation of which he completed explaining each task as he progressed with no drama or problems. The total experience was highly professional and would recommend this practice to anyone

Inverness Outpatient Centre – part of Circle Health Group

General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, + 2 more

The Inverness Outpatient Centre itself was excellent — clean, well organised, and very welcoming. From reception to clinical staff, everyone was extremely kind, professional, and helpful, which made the whole visit smooth and stress-free. The staff were attentive and friendly, creating a calm and reassuring environment throughout. Overall, a fantastic facility with extremely good staff, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Spire Leicester Hospital

Dermatology, Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology), + 3 more

From my GP referral to my initial appointment it was less then 2 weeks. Before surgery I had 3 post operation assessments. The operation was completed as a day admission. I was kept full informed and treated with kindness and respect by all the staff. Mr Bhardwaj saw me on the morning before the operation and again later after it had been completed. Again, I was kept fully informed about my condition.

Mr Ahmad Sayasneh

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

I had a follow-up consultation with Mr Sayasneh in which he shared the histology results, provided detailed answers to all my questions and put my mind at ease with regards to a concern. As in previous consultations, Mr Sayasneh's calm and factual way, the ability to discuss any questions and the detail he provides help me to go through a medically challenging time.

Mr Hasan Al Chalabi

General Surgeon

Overall experience with Dr. Chalabi and the PA (Bobi) was excellent. Both were very courteous, caring and professional in their conduct and made things very easy for me. This was the best overall experience I have had in medical care in the U.K. and I would recommend Dr. Chalabi to others in my network pursuing treatment for similar ailments.

Mr Haresh Devalia

Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon

My visit to see Mr Devalia is on an annual basis following my cancer diagnosis in 2017. These appointments are never rushed and any concerns would always be discussed . I always feel listened to and am completely confident the support I am getting. I feel very fortunate being under the care of Mr Devalia

One Stop Healthcare

Pain Management, Breast Surgery, + 47 more

My dad was visiting from Ireland and developed a chest infection so I needed a GP appointment on New Years Day. The booking system was really easy to use and the lady of the front desk was amazingly kind. The GP was brilliant with my dad who is very hard of hearing. I would highly recommend the service.

Mr Andrew James

Orthopaedic Surgeon

I was diagnosed a while back with a need for spinal decompression on my lower back and was most apprehensive about having the procedure given its nature. However, I needn't have been - Mr James has done a wonderful job for which I am most grateful. I was clearly in safe hands. Thank you ever so much.

Thames View at Charing Cross Hospital

Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery, + 39 more

Private cancer cover at Charing X is worse than NHS treatment at Charing X on many counts. The enhanced food offer does not compensate! The nursing, wait for drugs (sometimes 2 hrs after appt time), service from oncology nurses (and lack of Macmillan care) are all no better or worse than NHS

Moorfields Private Eye Hospital

Ophthalmology

Fantastic experience. The surgery, care and after care was exceptional! Friendly staff and very professional. They made my experience feel comfortable from start to finish and the laser eye surgery has changed my life I love seeing the world in high definition! Thank you!

Quality Dental : Shoreham

Dentistry

My dentist was very gentle, calm, and put me at ease by explaining as she went along. The ladies on reception are very polite, attentive and professional... especially as I witnessed them dealing with a rather unhappy customer I'll in such a professional manner

Parkside Suite, Heatherwood Hospital

General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, + 4 more

I would recommend Ms Jihine El Kafsi as a very helpful and thorough Consultant and surgeon for Gallbladder operations. Clear explanations of types of surgery for removal of Gallbladder. and very thorough at detecting any other problem areas