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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.

Wessex Cardiology

Cardiology

Recently wanted an MOT to check that my heart was all fine due to having a HA at a young age. I had an ECG and a Stress Echogram procedure prior to my consultation with Mr Wilkinson. I requested to see Mr Wilkinson, as it was him who performed emergency stent procedures on me 14 years ago, and it was really great to see him again after all these years. Mr Wilkinson is top of his field and a very lovely guy. The nurse who performed my tests was really professional and friendly and very helpful. My consultation went very well and put my mind at ease. I went private as I wanted some Piece of mind and the NHS only deal with reactive situations (IE heart attack) and are not interested in supporting people years after treatments unless you have a serious issue. I can 100% recommend anyone looking to book private consultation / tests via Spite hospital. I only have one major gripe… they no longer, and for some time do not take a credit card payment (no longer use a card machine) the reasons were explained, as you can only do a BACS transfer now. I find this very unhelpful and this should be reinstated. If you have lots of spare cash around to complicate then this will not be a problem for you, but for people who use this service and it’s an extra expense, it’s more difficult. I would use Spite more if a credit card service was available.

Spire Regency Hospital Macclesfield

Breast Surgery, General Surgery, + 17 more

I received my care at the Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield following a unicompartmental knee replacement in November 2025, and the standard of care throughout was excellent. From recovery through to the ward, the post-operative care was consistently compassionate, professional, and attentive. Every member of staff I encountered — from nursing and medical staff to healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, and catering staff — was kind, supportive, and clearly committed to patient wellbeing. Although I didn’t manage to note everyone’s name, those I did were outstanding and a real credit to the hospital. The physiotherapy support was particularly impressive. My post-operative physiotherapist understood exactly how far my knee should be bending at each stage and struck the right balance between encouragement and reassurance. This helped me overcome the understandable mental barriers around pain and guarding, and I was given a clear and structured recovery exercise plan to follow at home.

Dr. Susanne Åhlund

General Practitioner

After having breast cancer I am unable to have HRT, during chemotherapy my hot flushes continued and my insomnia which I had already suffered from for about 7 years got worse, I also take Anastrozole which I feel makes my symptoms worse. I decided to look into a Dr that specialises in menopause and found Dr Ahlund., I made an appointment at the spire which I didn’t have to wait too long for, Dr Ahlund listened to my problem and came up with options to try, I found her very understanding and kind also had plenty of time for me, i left the clinic feeling I had found some help. The appointment was followed up promptly with an email about my appointment and what route of treatment to try. It’s early days yet but I feel positive I will see improvement soon, I would definitely recommend Norfolk menopause.

Mr Benjamin Baker

Plastic Surgeon

I am 10 days post mastectomy with immediate diet flap reconstruction.I was referred to Mr Benjamin Baker for the reconstruction by James Harvey. Mr Baker gentle unassuming manner from the initial consultations reassured me throughout a very challenging emotional period in my life. The results so far have exceeded my expectations and given me the confidence to continue my journey knowing that I am in safe hands. I am so grateful for the expertise of Mr Baker and he’s colleagues and their remarkable professionalism . I was treated with an enormous amount of respect as a patient right from the outset. The communication and clarity was first class and one of the things that really impressed me was the speed [same day]of the follow up written communication reflecting accurately what had been discussed.

Kidswell Health

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Endocrinology & Diabetes, + 3 more

I can’t recommend Debra highly enough as a physio. I had physio for my middle child 5 years ago with Debra and again with my now 10 month old baby. Debra is calm, patient, and so knowledgeable, which instantly put both me and my baby at ease. She has a wonderful way of engaging with babies, turning each session into something that feels more like play than therapy, while still being incredibly effective. She always takes the time to explain what she’s doing and how we can support our baby’s progress at home, which has been so reassuring as a parent. We’ve always seen such positive progress under her care, and I’m so grateful to have had her support. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Debra to any parent looking for a skilled, compassionate, and trustworthy paediatric physio.

LDN PHYSIO | Hackney

Physiotherapy

Sarah is a super friendly and helpful physiotherapist. She designs my plan, demonstrating and then watching me do the exercises to ensure I am doing them correctly. She also determines the correct weight for each exercise which I would not have had any idea about. My lower back sciatic type pain is improving as is my strength. The MoveHealth App is excellent and I can log my progress there and see videos of each exercise to check between reviews I am doing them correctly. The location is perfect for me and each review session has been helpful for my progress. There is no pressure to have a review - only when it seems appropriate. Very happy and grateful for Sarah's expertise and guidance.

Mr Michael Wearne

Ophthalmologist, Cosmetic Doctor

It is now several weeks since Mr Wearne fitted me with Galaxy lens implants in both eyes and it has exceeded my expectations. Before I had been using disposable contact lenses for about 25 years with all the inconvenience involved. I was hoping that the replacement lenses would remove the to need for any sight aids at all and to leave me with acceptable night vision. Now I have better vision at all distances and in all lights, far better than I was expecting. Mr Wearne was very thorough in the consultation and pre assessments, and when carrying out the procedure both he and the nurses were re-assuring and caring.

Mr Omar Nawaytou

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

I received excellent care and reassurance from Mr Nawaytou, who successfully performed my valve sparing aortic root replacement surgery. He is very personable and clearly an exceptional surgeon and was highly spoken of by his colleagues throughout the hospital and further afield. I feel very fortunate to have had him perform my surgery. The care I received from all staff at Liverpool Heart and Chest was also exceptional. I'm recovering well and would not hesitate to recommend Mr Nawaytou and LHCH.

ABBI Clinic - Preston

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry, + 2 more

Different time slots and sessions or more flexibility. Clearer communication between services and funders. Digital timetable, links and resources could benefit from being clearer/more easy to find. Mixed bag of staff, although the weaker ones did go quite quickly it still felt as though I was a bit of a guinea pig and didn't get as much from those sessions. Core team very caring, compassionate and supportive. Environment is an downside, a shared office building is not the best setting.

The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, + 12 more

I had a wonderful day at the Lister Hospital being looked after beautifully before and after my hip procedure. Janette, my nurse couldn't have been friendlier or more reassuring, the food I had was very good and fresh, and then to have a little sprinkling of reflexology on the 'menu' was icing on the cake! All in all a great experience.

Mr Tarek Ghobara

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Mr Ghobara always provides the best care and information. He always takes his time to explain everything that is happening so I get a good understanding. He takes time out of his day to check on me to make sure everything is going okay and I am feeling well when I am going through an IVF cycle.

Clinicbe

Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Medicine, Nutrition, + 1 more

I have been a regular patient at Clinicbe for some years now and would not wish to go any else. Dr Kubicka and all the team are highly patient, friendly and knowledgeable about new treatments. They listen carefully to any concerns and advise accordingly. Highly recommend

Mr Nick Aresti

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Meeting Mr Nick Aresti was an absolute pleasure. I felt listened to and cared for, for the first time in a long time. He listened to my needs and then thoroughly explained everything including the next stages and process. Wonderful. The whole experience was excellent.

Woodthorpe Hospital

Dermatology, Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology), + 12 more

My experience was one of genuine care. From the initial consultation to the procedure I didn’t feel like I was rushed for time to ask questions, I felt comfortable and all of the staff including the doctor were very positive and created a calm, pleasant atmosphere.

Dr Debi Ray

Paediatrician

Excellent experience with Dr. Debi Ray. She was very professional and had a fantastic bedside manner with my son. Her advice was insightful and easy to follow. We felt heard and well-cared for. Highly recommended for any parent looking for a skilled pediatrician.