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Mr Paul Culpan

Orthopaedic Surgeon

I most recently saw Dr. Culpan at the LIPS clinic in Battersea for a post-operative review, approximately 6 months after my surgery. As I have had a number of appointments with Dr. Culpan, before and after surgery, I will refer to my experience across all appointments, not just the most recent. Earlier this year, I suffered an acute injury to my knee, presenting to Dr. Culpan with difficulty walking, alongside sharp pain and swelling. On initial examination, Dr. Culpan suspected a meniscus tear. Recognising the severity of my symptoms, he contacted his network to arrange an urgent MRI, which was booked in on the very same day. Then, once the MRI confirmed his initial suspicions, Dr. Culpan very clearly explained the exact nature of my injury and all the treatment options available to me. After conferring with a radiologist colleague, to be absolutely certain of the optimal course of treatment, Dr. Culpan presented me with his surgical plan alongside likely outcomes and timelines for my rehabilitation. Having considered all of the information I was presented with, I carefully weighed up the costs and benefits of each possible course of treatment before ultimately concluding that surgery was the best choice for me. Dr. Culpan performed the surgery - an arthroscopy of the knee - at King Edward VII Hospital in London and, even though there was a potential complication in the shape of the damage to my knee being more severe than could be identified on the MRI, the operation went perfectly smoothly. As per his suggestion and in line with my wishes, Dr. Culpan took a minimally invasive and conservative approach, repairing the meniscus wherever possible and removing only the smallest parts which were beyond repair. Even though my post-operative rehabilitation has been focused around physiotherapy, I have remained under Dr. Culpan’s care. Throughout this period, Dr. Culpan has been in close contact with my physiotherapist and has seen me at key checkpoints (e.g. 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery) to personally examine the state of my knee joint and to monitor my overall progress. Thanks to this, my rehabilitation has gone exactly according to plan so far and I hope to make a full recovery. Overall, I am incredibly pleased with the treatment I have received and would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Culpan to anyone with a similar injury. I believe that what sets Dr. Culpan apart is his: 1. Communication: Throughout every stage of my treatment, Dr. Culpan clearly explained the medical context in an approachable way such that a non-expert such as myself could understand it. Moreover, he provided me with a comprehensive view of all the treatment options available to me as well as their costs and benefits. Both of these facts together meant that he enabled me to make an informed decision about what course of treatment would be best for me and my health rather than being told what to do. 2. Compassion: In my interactions with Dr. Culpan, what perhaps struck me most is how much he cares about his patients. When Dr. Culpan first recommended surgery, I was incredibly anxious and apprehensive as I had never had surgery before. When I shared these concerns with Dr. Culpan, he was incredibly sympathetic and understanding. Rather than dismiss my concerns as being irrational, he explained the procedure in great detail including, for example, how safe the procedure is and how routinely he carries it out. Thanks to this, my fears were allayed and I went ahead with the operation. Even though I believe that it was in my best interests to have the surgery, I doubt I would have gone ahead with it if not for the care that Dr. Culpan showed in this regard. 3. Concern: Dr. Culpan clearly understands the grave responsibilities of being an orthopaedic surgeon and the trust that his patients put in him. He demonstrated this to me through both his insistence on seeking a second opinion before deciding on an optimal treatment plan and the quality of his post-operative care. In the former case, when faced with inconclusive images produced by the MRI scan, Dr. Culpan chose to seek the counsel and expertise of a radiologist colleague rather than unilaterally decide on a treatment plan. In the latter case, with his close monitoring of the progress of my injury and my post-operative outcomes, Dr. Culpan showed that his concern for patients does not end once surgery is over.

Mr Gavin Macpherson

Orthopaedic Surgeon

I’ve had several consultations with Dr MacPherson over the past 7 years as my knees have deteriorated due to osteoarthritis. This year, we tried cortisone with limited effect so he escalated my half knee replacements. Pre-op, operative and post operative were always on time, very clear and I was made fully aware of risks as well as the benefits. Having had right knee pain since 2018, I was immediately aware, post anaesthetic, that my right knee was ‘sorted’ and pain free - it is absolutely amazing. The left has improved greatly over the 5 weeks and they are both incredible. 5 weeks and 1 day after having 2 half replacements, I played 28 holes of golf with no issues at all and no drop in my own performance. I am astounded as is my Dr wife. I never dreamt my operation could be so successful and I put this totally down to my surgeon who told me and my wife, that the operation had gone very very well. I could not have asked for more from Mr Macpherson, absolutely World class.

Mr Himaz Marzook

General Surgeon

I am extremely happy with the care and surgical work provided by Mr Marzook. He was professional, approachable, and took great care to explain clearly what the procedure would involve, which gave me a great deal of confidence going into surgery. His confidence and expertise were fully borne out by the outcome. My hernia has been successfully repaired despite being a complex case requiring full abdominal wall reconstruction and mesh repair, following two previous unsuccessful surgeries. As well as resolving the hernia itself, I have also experienced additional gastrointestinal benefits as a result of the repair, including a noticeable improvement in the gastroparesis I had previously been experiencing. I am delighted with the outcome and cannot recommend Mr Marzook highly enough.

Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre

Imaging (Scans), Cardiology, + 8 more

I arrived at 8.50 for a 9 am appointment. Was taken for a urine test which was irrelevant to why I was there and I never saw any results of. At 9.01 I saw the Dr arriving in the clinic. I was told she had a telephone appointment. At 9.15 I saw a patient leave her consulting room and was eventually seen. Despite having filled out the pre questionaire with my medication Dr Carulli couldn't find it but instead wanted to go through them. But then in her covering letter to my GP missed out significant ones like statins. Dr Carulli listed herself as a specialist in Osteoporosis but didn't seem to know a lot - at one point asking why there were two scores in my DEXA scan (one is the T score one is the z score a WEB MD search can tell you that...).

Dr. Pragati Kakkar

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Pragati Kakkar. She is extremely professional, kind, and very gentle in her approach. She took her time during the appointment and never made me feel rushed, which I truly appreciated. Dr. Kakkar explained everything clearly and provided thorough information, making me feel comfortable and confident about my care. The clinic itself is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, which added to the overall positive experience. The level of care and attention to detail was outstanding from start to finish. I highly recommend Dr. Pragati Kakkar for anyone looking for compassionate, professional, and high-quality care.

Professor Paul Fields

Haematologist

I cannot express enough gratitude to Prof Field and his entire team for the exceptional care I received. From my first consultation through every stage of my treatment, I was treated with kindness, professionalism, and compassion. Prof Field’s expertise, calm reassurance, and clear communication gave me confidence and comfort during my most challenging time. His team were outstanding Lester, Gaynor and Charli and all treatment team who were supportive, attentive, and always approachable. I will always be thankful for the care I have received and feel extremely fortunate to have been treated by Prof Field. Thank you for everything you do.

Marris Medical

Pain Management, Breast Surgery, + 5 more

I met Dr David Annan today for a neck scan, I have to say I have never met a doctor who is so caring and understanding in my whole life He made me feel so comfortable as I was nervous, he kept asking if I had any questions and answered all my questions, he even asked my son if he wanted to ask anything which was such a nice gesture, Doctors like Dr David Annan really make you feel there are nice and caring people still out there, his happy personality really shines through Keep up the good work Dr David Annan and all the best for the future If in the future I ever need to see a Dr for my neck will only be you

Dentalia Dental Clinic & Denture Studio

Dentistry

I am absolutely terrified of the dentist but recently I was suffering from toothache so really had to put my big girl pants on and book an appointment with one. I was recommended Dentalia by a friend so gave them a call. From the first call to book an appointment to actually receiving the treatment was first class. They were all so friendly, kind and patient with me, and put me at ease. I have actually booked an appointment to go back for a proper checkup which believe me I didn’t think I would ever do. I would highly recommend Dentalia, so give them a call if you have phobia like me.

Mr Steve Lewis

ENT Surgeon

From the big friendly smile on Steve Lewis' face as he opened the waiting room door and called me into his consulting room I knew we would get on well. He soon realised that I was the sort of patient who wanted to know exactly what he would do to correct my deviated septum and he spent time in explaining the procedure and the recovery. He has done a great job and the difference it has made is fantastic. Next step is to get back my sense of smell and taste, a journey that he has started me on and has fully explained to me the chances of achieving. Thank you Steve.

Well Life Clinic Oxted

Allergy Medicine, Clinical Genetics, + 12 more

Excellent 5* service all round - I booked my telephone appointment online and everything was on time and thorough. Special thanks to Joanna for helping me out with invoicing and making sure I was happy with my appointment type. Exceptional customer service. Also thank you to Dr N Bennett who provided me with amazing advice and a speedy prescription - she guided me and we made a decision together on next steps. I will be coming back for a review in 3 months and hopefully I can come in person and use the beautiful facilities. Thank you all at Well Life!

Mr Abdelrahman was so kind and understanding of my condition from the get go. He was extremely clear in his diagnosis and what I would be having done with my operation. He was kind and caring in his manner and you can tell he really enjoys his job and helping people. The whole Team at Queens Burton Hospital have been so supportive and helpful with me, putting my mind at ease and it has been a smooth recovery process, I am healing well but know they will be there for me if I need them until my next appt in 6 months time.

Dr Tristan Ramcharan

Cardiologist, Paediatrician

DR Tristan was brilliant with our son. He explained everything very clearly so that we both could understand. He was patient and responsive. He was able to give us an answer and explanation at the appppointment and all the tests were done there and then. This helped with all the worry. The appointment was booked quickly and very responsive to email. I would definitely recommend having the understanding around dysatonia and children who do sport was amazing. We both felt listened too

Newmedica Newcastle

Ophthalmology

The surgery is the 2nd cataract operation I have had in 3 months. It is painless and the outcome is unimaginable. Mr Shafiq is a highly skilled surgeon, he has literally turned my vision back to my late 20's before I was required to ear glasses. The facility is far superior to your average NHS hospital. The staff are dedicated, friendly and professional. They are patient and nothing is too much trouble if you have questions or need reassurance. This has been an amazing experience

Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford

Cardiology, Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Medicine, + 16 more

I had a suspicious mole removed.. Dr Awdeh explained everything clearly and carried out the procedure smoothly, painlessly and quickly explaining everything that was happening throughout the process. The Anaesthetist and nurses were very friendly and supportive and made the whole experience completely stress free. They even gave me some cake afterwards!

Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital

Breast Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, + 21 more

My experience of having my procedure at the Nuffield Hospital was very positive from admission to discharge. All staff were helpful and courteous at all times particularly the nursing staff who were always attentive. The room and all areas of the hospital were very clean and tidy.

Nuffield Health Chester, The Grosvenor

Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Medicine, Dermatology, + 10 more

My experience was 10/10. Every employee I experienced was kind, supportive and efficient. I always made to feel comfortable and welcome. My appointments were always on time and carried out efficiently. I would highly recommend The Nuffield Health Chester to my friends and family.