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Mr Edward Westcott

General Surgeon

I had 5 surgeries in Barcelona, where I nearly lost my life. It began with a really sharp pain in my abdomen, an emergency operation because there was sepsis and a perforation in my sigmoid colon. - a life threatening condition. The barcelona doctors closed the perforation, but, unfortunately, the colon started to leak. There was a buildup of fluid and a stone then dislodged itself from my gall bladder, which was extremely extremely painful. Another emergency operation took place. But, while in the OR, my vitals started to fail. Perhaps not knowing what to do, the doctors decided to stall for time, and put me in an induced coma for 5 days. Long story short, many things went wrong - i ended up losing my appendix, gall bladder, parts of my stomach (there was so much bleeding). There were 3 more procedures, but I survived. I left spain with a mesh in my abdomen, a colostomy bag, no core muscles in my abdomen (they had been moved to the side to accommodate the mesh), 30% less blood in my left leg (they had accidentally nicked my iliac artery), and a huge ulcer on my left foot (i spent 7 weeks in the hospital, most of it in the ICU, and i was not moved much). For most of the year, i rehabbed slowly. I learned how to live - survive, really - with a colostomy bag, and consulted with the best doctors in Manila on how to remove the colostomy bag (the procedure is called a reverse Hartmann), how to remove the mesh, and somehow restoring my core muscles. None of the top doctors consulted were comfortable preforming the reverse Hartmann. “Too many adhesions - it may take 8 hours before we get beyond the adhesions”, said one. “The reverse Hartmann is the most difficult procedure that a rectal surgeon can perform”. “Your intestines are all over the place, we may have a hard time recognizing things”. I had been through so many surgeries, the doctors were concerned that my innards were jumbled up. “We will need 2 operations, the reverse Hartmann, and the 2nd for the mesh”. The explanation was that the 1st was a “dirty” procedure, involving fecal matter, and that the 2nd was a clean procedure, that required everything to be clean to avoid infection. After a long search, and after weighing all options, I decided to have the surgery in London. Dr Edward Westcott performed the reverse Hartman on me at Princess Grace hospital in London on October, 2025. To my surprise, both procedures - reverse Hartman and mesh removal were done in one shot, contrary to what my other doctors had told me was possible. The whole procedure took 4 hours, and I was up and walking in 24hours. Best surprise was that I was able to regain control of my core muscles. The mesh in my abdomen had ripped apart my core and I had difficulty getting out of bed, or into cars, or walking up unsteady surfaces. Anything requiring good core muscles - I could not do. None of the doctors could tell me how my core would behave after surgery as there were few who had my problem - abdominal mesh, no core muscles, colostomy bag. Not only was the colostomy bag gone, I could now play sports and engage in regular activities like a regular human being. I am told that this was made possible due to some very recent advances & techniques - they injected my abdomen with Botox 6 weeks prior to surgery - to allow them to stretch my abdomen more during the operation. Then they used some new flexible bio mesh that allowed the doctors to join my core muscles together, yet stretch and move about. All in all I am very pleased and happy to recommend Dr Westcott to anyone in need of abdominal surgery. I won’t say my body is as good as before, but it is a damn better than anything I expected.

Dr Sotiris Nicholas

Anaesthetist

I cannot recommend Dr Sotiris Nicholas highly enough. He was my Consultant Anaesthetist for both of my C-sections, providing epidural anaesthesia, and the experience was truly exceptional each time. We deliberately chose Dr Sotiris for both deliveries because of his incredible calm, professionalism, and reassuring presence. From the moment we met him, he made me feel completely at ease and confident about the procedure. His explanations were clear, thoughtful, and reassuring, which made a potentially stressful situation feel controlled and safe. The epidurals were administered perfectly, with no complications or side effects, and I felt extremely well cared for throughout. His bedside manner is outstanding—kind, composed, and deeply attentive—which made a significant difference to my overall birth experience. I am deeply grateful for his expertise and care, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr Sotiris Nicholas to any patient seeking an anaesthetist who combines exceptional clinical skill with genuine compassion and professionalism.

Osteopath West

Neurology, Osteopathy, + 2 more

I had an outstanding experience with this osteopath. From the very first appointment, their professionalism and kindness immediately put me at ease. They take the time to listen carefully, explain every step of the process, and make sure you feel fully supported throughout the treatment. Their depth of knowledge is truly impressive. You can tell they are highly skilled and passionate about their work, and they approach each session with precision and confidence. They quickly identified the root of my problem and tailored the treatment perfectly to my needs. The results have been remarkable. I noticed a significant improvement not only in my pain levels but also in my overall mobility and well‑being. It’s rare to find someone who combines such expertise with such exceptional care. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for effective, thoughtful, and truly transformative osteopathic treatment.

New Victoria Hospital

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

I was extremely happy with the hospital and the level of care I received. From the moment I arrived, all of the nurses and staff were kind, professional, and incredibly attentive. I felt genuinely well looked after at every stage before and after surgery. The nursing team made me feel comfortable, reassured, and supported, always checking in on me and making sure I had everything I needed. Their calm and caring approach made a big difference and helped me feel at ease throughout my stay. The hospital environment was clean, well organised, and very reassuring, and the overall standard of care was excellent. I am truly grateful to the entire team and would highly recommend this hospital to anyone undergoing treatment or surgery.

Daleswood Aesthetics

Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Medicine, Dermatology

Fantastic service and advice. Honest, friendly and very helpful whilst being extremely professional. A really good range of options and products, expertly explained and administered. Dr Denton is not only a medical professional but a lovely, caring person dedicated to helping you look and feel better. Visiting Daleswood on many occasions has really helped me with my self-confidence, physical, and mental health. There is no hard sell, and Dr Denton will only recommend what is best for you, explaining the benefits and risks if there are any.

Ms Sangeeta Khinder

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Mrs Khinder made me feel calm and relaxed before surgery by thoroughly explaining the procedure. She is warm, reassuring, and easy to talk to, which immediately put me at ease. The surgery went very well, and the keyhole scars are neat. Her aftercare has also been excellent — she takes time to look after you properly and explains everything clearly, which is very reassuring. I highly recommend Mrs Khinder; you will be in very good hands. She combines outstanding medical skill with excellent people skills.

Mr Sameh Dimitri

General Surgeon

On entering the theatre I was greeted by a lovely member of staff (chaperone) she explained a brief description of what I was having done. Dr Dimitri explained the procedure in full and informed me each time he injected the vein, the nurse reassured me, held my hand as it was a little painful. The Dr then told me the aftercare should I be in pain or bleeding. All in all a great experience, it’s funny I always look forward to surgery as the doctors want to get me better. A great service. Many thanks

Mr Kanai Garala

Orthopaedic Surgeon

This has been a life recovering experience for me. Mr Garala was optimistic about what I would be capable to do before the operation. He has been patient centred and informative throughout. Post operatively he saw me after the operation three times. He showed me my xray. I am thrilled with the outcome and revovery thanks to his skiills as a surgeon. I would highly recvonend him to friends and fsmily. Thank you to him and all the team for a great experience

Mr Roland Walker

Orthopaedic Surgeon

I broke my left ankle in two places during a fall. I was guided to reach out to Mr Walker and I am so grateful to have found him. He is the perfect blend of expertise and care. He explained everything carefully and thoroughly at each stage, sharing comprehensive summary letters following consultations and the procedure . He was patient and kind. The surgery was a success and I am well on my way to full recovery. Highly recommend

Cancer Services

Oncology

My mother has been under the care of Prof. Wardley for the past three years, and he has truly been a lifesaver. He has been exceptional—always ready to help, endlessly patient, and incredibly reassuring. His calm demeanor and vast knowledge have given our family great confidence and peace of mind. He has always been accommodating and attentive to all of our requests, and we are deeply grateful for his care.

Southside Medical Private Clinic

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Audiovestibular Medicine, + 7 more

I visited the clinic today with my elderly mother who is experiencing a number of health concerns. Dr Oates was kind professional and extremely thorough during the consultation. He made my mum feel very comfortable and explained everything very well. We now have a plan in place to move forward and feel more positive. We would definitely use the clinic in the future and would 100% recommend to others.

Mr Shamsi El Hasani

General Surgeon

Mr El Hasani has always been professional and calm with straight talking advice in which I have always been grateful for. When you ask questions you get straight answers. He listened to my concerns, gave his professional, very experienced recommendations and never put me under any pressure to accept them. I would highly recommend this surgeon if anyone wants an experienced healthcare professional.

Newmedica Newcastle

Ophthalmology

I was amazed by the e efficiency of the staff and how reassuring they were I was introduced to everybody involved, who were all very kind.. It was painless, over so quickly, the consultant Ayad Shafiq was talking to me all the time and the nurse I Fiona was with me throughout everything, even holding my hand through the procedure. I’m actually looking forward to my other eye appointment!!

The Ü Clinic

Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Medicine, General Practice (GP), + 4 more

Our whole experience with the uclinic from start to finish has been exceptional, from the minute you book your appointment to the end result. All staff are helpful and Friendly, making you feel at ease. Mr siva kumar is a hero, he has made my son feel so much better and confident, it's incredible to see. I would highly recommend Mr siva kumar and his team. Outstanding.

Dr. Mary McStay

Gastroenterologist

Dr M treated me like I was an intelligent human (sadly not always the case with doctors). Clearly explained her medical suggestions and reasoning; offered straight forward financial options and was open to discuss possibilities for the way forward. Excellent manor, she created an environment of equal parties jointly tackling a problem! Many thanks

Harley Street Hearing

Audiology, Ear Care

George Dashfield practice and knowledge of BPPV is impressive. He is incredibly helpful , patient and kind. He has given me hope and confidence that my condition will be improved/ cured. He is one of the most professional therapists / medics that I have met on my long journey to better health. I recommend him highly. 5 star plus