Mr Christopher Payne

I had a very relaxed and positive experience before during and after my operation. I felt very well looked after at the hospital and by Mr Payne

There was a very helpful first meeting in Dundee in which the proposed operation was described and possible negatives explained. The operation at King's Park Hospital, Stirling, on 22 July 2026, progressed without any complications as far as I could tell. Mr Payne, the anaesthetist and the hospital staff were efficient and helpful. The conversations with all three after the operation were reassuring and I left with full instructions on what to do and not to do in the coming weeks and months. On return home, I found immediately that the repair had improved my ability to walk and do small manual tasks. Over the subsequent weeks, the discomfort became almost absent. The consultation and check with Mr Payne on 30 September, again in Dundee, was a welcome confirmation of what I felt, that the hernia repair had been completely successful. He stressed the importance of continuing to let the repair heal and I agreed that my pursuit of hill/mountain climbing this coming winter would be not advisable (in case of falls) and I agreed to keep to the flat over the winter and return to the hills next spring. The hernia repair has made a massive improvement to my health and life, which had been deteriorating in the first half of 2026. I thank them all, particularly Mr Payne for the successful and stress-free experience and the improved quality of life that I now enjoy.

From the actual first appointment through to the surgery everything was explained to me about the procedure and what to expect in the weeks after the surgery. I am very happy with the outcome one and would have no hesitation in undergoing any further procedures under the care of Mr Payne

I was put at ease from the very out set of the procedure. I found Mr Payne to be extremely caring, knowledgeable and kind. I was nervous but he totally understood and was very reassuring at all times. My initial appointment in Dundee was a pleasant experience and found the whole team to be very nice and helpful. My trip to Stirling to get MRSA tests was a wee bit of a surprise but we made it work. On the moring of my operation Mr Payne explained everything, in a caring and non worrying way. He has an amazing talent of making people feel safe. He definitely explains everything clearly and not using technical wording! He came and checked on me personally 3 times and was very fast in replying to my email when I had a question. I have had my final check up today and again I left feeling everything is clear and know what to do over next week while. Every person involved in the process were amazing and professional. Thank you Mr Payne for being caring, supportive and amazing in fixing my problem.

He was very patient, made sure everything was clearly outlined. And the procedure was a success thanks to Dr Payne

Mr Payne was professional and personable, and he made me feel comfortable throughout the process. He explained the options available and the associated risks, which helped me make an informed decision. The surgery went perfectly and I’m very pleased with the outcome.

Christopher was an absolute gentleman from start to finish. Extremely professional and made me feel totally comfortable.

I recently had a hernia operation, and the surgeon was exceptional from start to finish. Very professional, down‑to‑earth, and took the time to explain everything clearly. What really stood out was how helpful and approachable he was — even providing direct contact details, which gave real peace of mind throughout the process. I felt fully supported at every stage and couldn’t have asked for better care. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing surgery.

Professional and friendly visit

A good experience. Mr Payne is a very caring, thorough clinician and I felt very well looked after throughout.