Great experience

Very competent and knowledgable

After a less than satisfactory interaction with an orthopedic surgeon, I changed consultants and chose Miss Arshad - a really good move. Miss Arshad is everything I was looking for: she listens, analyses, and gives very clear diagnostics and explanations, backed up by confirmation in writing. She made me feel confident about sharing my concerns and my worries; what I particularly liked is that she did not dismiss any of my concerns and worries, as many male consultants tend to do to women. I am additionally pleased to have found such a competent female consultant given the recent British Medical Journal article that confirmed that women have better outcomes when treated by female surgeons. This study also found that women surgeons communicate better than men, and finally "it's not to say there aren't good male surgeons, but just to say that the pressures that are put on female surgeons may force them to be even better, even harder working, to get to the same point". I am a woman who worked in a very male environment, so I know what that's like. I am happy to confirm that I have found in Miss Arshad all the attributes that I was looking for in a surgeon on whose expertise I will be relying to walk properly again, to dance, to cycle and to do fun things.

Miss Arshad was very professional and very pleasant to talk to and explained everything in depth

I have had a first consultation with Miss Arshad which was very informative and reassuring.

She was professional, thorough, friendly and sympathetic..a rare mix in a busy surgeon

Miss Arshad is a delight to deal with - ever highly professional, thoughtful, and solicitous. She has an extremely calm and kindly way of explaining in simple terms all relevant details which is a boon to any patient - particularly those of a nervous or cautious disposition. I would recommend her unreservedly and am extremely grateful that we were put in touch with her.

Miss Arshad is a very kind and caring doctor.

Very good bedside manner and takes the time to explain everything. The only downside is her PA takes a long time to send letters about the appointment and even send confirmation of appointments made. I have had to follow up with her several times to ensure I have been properly booked in and receive reports in a timely manner.

I have total confidence in Miss Arshad. She has taken the time to look at all aspects of my health. Having consulted her for a knee problem, she picked up on a pulse irregularity which proved to be a heart condition. I am deeply grateful to her for having alerted me to this so I was able to get treatment. I trust Miss Arshad. I trust her knowledge and competence and in addition feel very comfortable in her presence. I feel extremely fortunate to be able to be treated by her.