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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.

᠎ Rosie Matharu

Nutritionist

When I first came to Rosie, I had been struggling with gut and digestion issues for quite some time. I was also trying very hard to “do everything right” — following many well-known, trendy gut-health recommendations that are widely considered healthy. To my surprise, through working together I learned that much of what I had been doing was actually making my situation worse rather than better. This required a complete rethink — almost a 180-degree shift in how I was eating and supporting my body. What stood out immediately was Rosie’s ability to look beyond generic advice and understand what was actually happening in my system. I’m someone who likes to understand things deeply, and I always felt that she fully understood my questions and was able to take the conversation much further than symptom management. Our work quickly moved beyond digestion alone into a much deeper understanding of how my body functions as a whole — including physiology, stress responses, and longer-term regulation. Over time, this has evolved into a health optimisation process, with the aim of creating sustainable, lifelong adjustments rather than short-term fixes. Rosie is exceptionally thorough, calm, and attentive. She takes time to listen, doesn’t rush, and is thoughtful and measured in her recommendations. At the same time, her knowledge is broad and deeply grounded, which gave me a strong sense of trust from the very first session. I remember leaving that first appointment feeling, for the first time, that my health issues were genuinely workable and that I was in capable, supportive hands. I would wholeheartedly recommend Rosie to anyone looking for a practitioner who combines deep knowledge with care, precision, and a truly individual approach — especially if you want to understand your body properly and work towards long-term health rather than quick solutions.

Mr Matthew Cauldwell

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

After a very difficult and traumatic experience with the birth of my first baby at another hospital, I came into this pregnancy carrying a lot of fear and anxiety. Choosing Matt to perform my c-section and carry out my prenatal care was one of the best decisions I have ever made. From the very beginning, I felt listened to, respected, and truly cared for by Matt. Every concern I had was taken seriously, and I was never made to feel rushed or dismissed. When it came time for my c-section, the experience went better than I could have ever imagined for both myself and my husband. Everything was calm, reassuring, and handled with such compassion and professionalism. This birth didn’t just go well, it genuinely helped heal the trauma I carried from my first experience. I felt safe, supported, and confident throughout the entire process, which is something I never thought I would be able to say about giving birth again. I am so grateful for the care I received from Matt and for the positive, empowering birth experience he gave me. Thank you for helping turn something that once brought me fear into something I can now look back on with happiness.

One Hatfield Hospital

Geriatric Medicine, Neurology, + 21 more

I was going to e mail anyway to pass on my thanks so it’s nice to be able to leave a review. How lovely all the staff were that I met on NY eve. Dr Aziz was amazing! What a kind, considerate, empathetic and professional individual. I felt really unwell that day and concerned about some test results. She was so thorough, talked everything through with me in such a kind and understanding way. I left feeling so reassured. I want to thank the two lovely ladies on reception for helping with a couple of issues, a lovely lady who advised about which tests/appointments to approach first and another lovely lady who took my blood tests. I am sorry I did not get any names. But I want to say a huge thank you to all five individuals I met that day. You really helped me so very much. Five star rating all round from me! Happy New Year all.

Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital

General Practice (GP), Imaging (Scans), + 4 more

I am currently 6wks PO from having BA with Mr Apostolou. I cannot recommend him enough. Mr Apostolou was very professional and reassured any uncertainties I may have had. I am very happy with the results and I have not had any problems whatsoever. My very short stay at Nuffield Hospital was very pleasant and I was very well cared for, even after surgery with routine check ups. I will certainly be recommending Mr Apostolou to friends who I know are considering the same surgery.

Mr Tan Arulampalam

General Surgeon

Tan has been fantastic from the start. He explained everything clearly and concisely and also ensured my expectations were managed as my case could have been more complicated than it was. I feel this it's important so as not to get patient's hopes up to an unrealistic level. I feel much better after my fistulotomy than I thought I would and that in itself is treatment to Tan's expertise and professionalism. Thank you Tan, for all you have done so far.

Skin Horizon

Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Medicine, Dermatology

I had an excellent experience at Skinhorizon Clinic for my acne treatment. The team was kind, professional, and really took the time to understand my skin concerns. The treatment plan was explained clearly, and I started noticing improvements sooner than I expected. The clinic has a calm, reassuring atmosphere, and I felt well cared for throughout. I highly recommend Skinhorizon Clinic to anyone struggling with acne.

St Giles Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, + 1 more

I was recommended St Giles physiotherapy to take our Son to as he was complaining of knee pain. Claudiu diagnosed what was wrong and gave our son various exercises to do to help with the pain. Our son also had laser treatment and massages which really helped. The exercise programme we continued with at home too using a friendly app to track progress. I highly recommend St Giles physiotherapy and Claudiu.

Mr Sanjeev Anand

Orthopaedic Surgeon

The care received was exceptional as were the pre op and post op instructions/advice. When I had questions or concerns, I felt the answers given were of complete professionalism yet personalised to me. I requested that my procedure involve something outside of routine and it was handled with honesty and empathy. I cannot think of one negative comment to make about Mr Anand and his team.

New Victoria Hospital

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology), Pain Management, + 26 more

This is a hospital I tell everyone about. The private Gem where service and speed excel all the bigger bars in London with the accompanying expertise. I hope BUPA’s acquisition does not change what is the best private hospital in the cpu try and I unfortunately have been to may form London to Southampton to Oxford. Outstanding care and true real world service excellence

Mr David George

Orthopaedic Surgeon

I have experienced excellent care from my first appointment to the recent follow up appointments. I was a day patient arriving at the hospital at 7.00 am and at home at 8pm that night. The pre op preparation played a big part in making a good recovering together with the continuation of exercises afterwards. A big thank you to Mr. George and the team.

The Female Health Doctor MK

Diagnostics & Testing, General Practice (GP), + 1 more

Has a great experience. Was an indeoth cgst about my hormone history and very fast blood resets and only in a few days had them back and an appointment to chat through. There was an immediate red flag and in a few days had the right medication and started to feel better in only a few days. Also check up texts which made me feel so supported

Oval Medical Centre

Cardiology, Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Medicine, + 10 more

My mum had the best care. From start to finish: the receptionists were attentive and friendly. Dr Sonia was very thorough putting together her medical records (my mother is visiting the UK only), explained everything, was very approachable and we could see she really cared. We could not have had a better experience, thank you!

Mr Daniel Dowen

Orthopaedic Surgeon

This man is an absolute Saint and I cannot recommend him enough. Very professional, very approachable and very good at explaining processes and so on. I came to him for hip surgery and from the minute I saw him at first consultation I felt very at ease. I feel someone was watching over me when I got referred to him.

Mr Harry Sargeant

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Everything was explained to me beforehand and the procedure went exactly as planned. I have nothing but praise and admiration for the skills and professionalism of Mr Sargeant. He has literally given me back a life full of hope and optimism for the first time in years and for that I will be eternally grateful 🙏

Deben Private GP Services

General Practice (GP)

I had a septic a septic finger. It was a Saturday morning. Pharmacy would not provide antibiotic cream without seeing a GP. No NHS GP available. Rang Deben healthcare and Dr able to see me within half an hour. Dr was very thorough and carried out a small procedure. Issued a prescription for antibiotic cream.