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Practice Plus Group Hospital, Barlborough

I had knee replacement surgery at the Practice Plus hospital at Barlborough on 29th November. The pain I experienced during the two weeks following the surgery on a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate at 8 to 9. Now that I am in my eight week of recovery my pain level is 1 or2 I had a problem in that during the first 2 weeks after surgery I was hardly able to sleep due to the pain when lying down and some nights I had zero hours of sleep. After discussion with the hospital pharmacist it became evident that one of the pain killing medicines I had been prescribed had insomnia as one of it’s side effects. After stopping this medication and taking an alternative my sleep pattern returned to normal and my recovery accelerated. From the experiences of friends who had undergone this surgery I knew that physiotherapy was the key to a successful outcome. The physiotherapy I received at Barlborough was exceptional. By following their exercise plans and receiving guidance at my follow-up visits I am now able walk for one hour virtually pain free, ride my static bike at home and if all goes well should be able to ride my bike on the road in a few weeks time. Thank you Barlborough Stephen M

Moorfields Private Eye Hospital

Ophthalmology

I had a bilateral cataract operation, performed by Mr. Deshmukh. The whole experience exceeded my expectations. The technicians who did all the assessment checks (separate and earlier appointment) were excellent. At this appointment I met Mr Deshmukh who put me at ease and we discussed the best replacement lenses to suit my needs. For me the premium lenses were the right choice. On the day of the operation the hospital staff were brilliant - professional and good humoured. The operation was completely painless and took much less time than I had anticipated. The immediate aftercare was been superb and the nurse talked me through what I had to do and just as importantly avoid doing. I was given some eye drops to use for the next 4 weeks. You quickly become expert at using them. Following the operation my eyesight was as good as I can remember it ever being. I then returned for a follow up consultation with Mr Deshmukh who confirmed that my recovery was going very well and my vision is better than 20/20. I have worn spectacles since my early teens and this is an incredible outcome. I can now proceed with my training to become a driving instructor.

Mr James Holton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Everything was made Clear and scan and xrays all shown and explained to me. I was shown the before and after the surgery. I could see the partial replacement all very interesting to me. It was explained to me that it could take a long time to settle down. The discomfort I have at this present time will heal, all in good time. Thanks to Mr Holton I will soon be back to walking pain free in a little while, which i am looking forward to that. Thank you Mr Holton and your fantastic team. The day team of nurses where lovely and many thanks to them all so very caring and were there for what ever care you needed. I'm afraid the night staff of nurses left a lot to be desired in the lack of care and understanding of the patients needs. The matron and her manager did come and talk to each of us on the ward also the men's wards made complaints also. It wasn't a very pleasant night for quite a few of us by what we heard. As for Mr Holton and his team and the day time nurses all brilliant many many thanks to you all for all your help in making my walking so much better.

The Joint Injection Clinic

Diagnostics & Testing, Imaging (Scans), + 4 more

My first appointment with Dr James Thing went very well though I had to phone the clinic to say that I would be late for my appointment since the taxi broke down on the way. I arrived at the clinic with my husband 15 minutes late, but I was seen by Dr Thing without further delay. He told us that there was a patient who was on hour late on that day perhaps due to the cold weather. Dr Thing checked my medical details, my knee conditions in both legs, examined my knees carefully before looking them closely on the screen. I had bilateral Ostenil Plus Knee injections while the doctor was guided by Ultrasound Scan to insert the needles into the exact area of my knees. I had a little sensation when the needles were inserted but it was done in a gentle manner that I was feeling alright throughout the time of insertion. The whole procedure went smoothly and the doctor said he would see me in a year's time. In the meantime I was to take it easy and rest well for my knees to heal and he would write me an email in three weeks' time to see how I was doing.

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.

Mr Onur Berber

Orthopaedic Surgeon

I had an excellent experience with Mr Berber and the team at OS Clinic. From the very first consultation, I felt listened to, taken seriously, and extremely well cared for. Mr Berber has excellent bedside manner and a calm, reassuring approach that immediately put me at ease. He was clear, professional, and thorough in explaining my options, and the treatment he recommended delivered an excellent outcome that exceeded my expectations. I would also like to thank the doctor’s medical secretary, Chloe, for her support. Communication was prompt, kind, and efficient, and she was very helpful in arranging a follow-up appointment at short notice. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr Berber and OS Clinic to anyone seeking expert, compassionate care.

Vermilion - The Smile Experts Edinburgh

Dental Care, Dentistry

My son had a surgical extraction and the procedure was very calm and relaxed for him. I was able to be there too, so I watched the whole procedure and was very impressed at how clean the procedure was, resulting in a positive experience and successful extraction, ahead of upcoming orthodontic work. Waiting times weren't too long, although for private treatment we had hoped to be seen a little sooner than we were. The practice staff were friendly and very welcoming and high standards were evident throughout, in terms of hygiene and care. My son has no pain and is recovering well.

Mr Nima Abbassi-Ghadi

General Surgeon

Mr Nima Abbassi-Ghadi treated me with care and professionalism from my very first visit, he explained everything in detail and made me aware of all the pro's and con's of having my surgery. On the day of the surgery he made me feel completely at ease about the operation and what was going to happen. At my 6 week follow up appointment he again treated me with professionalism and explained everything in detail once again. He is a credit to the hospital and if I needed any treatment again in the future I would be more than happy to have him as my consultant.

The Park Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Breast Surgery, Cardiology, + 19 more

My total knee replacement at The Park Hospital was an excellent experience. Mr Hosam E. Matar, anaesthetic specialist, theatre team provided outstanding surgical care with clear explanations and reassurance throughout. The nursing team were attentive and supportive, helping manage pain and early mobility. The hospital was clean, calm, and well‑organised, making the whole process smooth from admission to discharge. Overall, I felt well looked after and confident in my recovery, and I would highly recommend The Park Hospital for joint replacement surgery.

Dr Panicos Shangaris

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Dr Panicos Shangaris has been exceptional throughout my pregnancy and delivery. He is highly professional, extremely competent, and at the same time warm, friendly, and reassuring. He always took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel confident and well cared for at every stage. He was also very responsive from our first contact and throughout my care, ensuring that reports, answers to questions, and any concerns were addressed promptly. I am truly grateful for his support and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

Mr Kenneth Elder

General Surgeon

I had an excellent experience with this consultant and cannot praise him highly enough. I have met him twice, including once 18 months ago, and on both occasions he was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and professional. From the outset he reassured me during what was a very anxious time and explained everything clearly and calmly, which immediately put me at ease. I felt listened to and cared for throughout and had complete confidence in him. I truly felt I was in the very best hands. An outstanding consultant.

Allergy London

Allergy Medicine

The clinical team at Allergy London are very experienced, confident and kind. They have the ability to put families at ease and my daughter loved seeing them at her visits. I am so grateful to them for their expertise and thorough approach.. We had previously seen a different provider who unfortunately over-complicated the process of oral immunotherapy (OIT); Professor Fox's treatment was pragmatic, achievable and best of all incredibly effective in improving our child's allergies and quality of life.

The Agora Clinic

Fertility Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, + 1 more

My partner and I came to the Agora for a fertility assessment as we've been trying to conceive for a couple of years. The doctor was kind in explaining our results and gave a clear plan of what they recommend moving forwards. I chose the clinic based on the good reviews and we are so happy that we did. All the staff we have come across have been very nice and answered any questions that we had. We feel comfortable choosing the Agora for IVF even though this is an unknown road ahead, i feel supported.

Dr Xue Yan Jiang

Oncologist

Dr Xue Yan Jiang was very welcoming and professional. She instantly put my husband at ease. She explained things in an easy to understand language and gave us time to ask any questions and concerns we had. She gave us options and again explained these thoroughly with us. Since our 1st meeting she has always been pro active in organising my husbands care. Her communication is second to none. I could not speak more highly of her.

Mr Tom Jordan

Osteopath

I initially came in with tennis elbow problem but the pain had spread to my back, shoulder, and down my right arm, which was also caused by my computer and mouse setup at work. The sessions included hands on treatment as well as exercises to do at home, and Tom was always clear and easy to communicate with. He managed to fix it in a few sessions and I am now pain free! Very polite and friendly — I highly recommend Tom.

Dr Nida Chammas

Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialist

She is excellent Dr not just in her career but also her ability to make the patients feel comfortable and confident I have been her patient for years i always feel she is my friend more than my Dr Always cares about my health and all the blood test form and my prescriptions come fast after our meeting ,she tries to contact with other doctors to make sure that they are doing well for me