Cataract Surgery

Follow up after cataract surgery 
Questions asked by me were clearly answered.  Reassurance given about consulting him in the following months. A very positive experience

Varicose Veins Surgery

Can’t fault anything. Staff friendly and v helpful

Breast Lump

The experience at Derby Nuffield Hospital was excellent from start to finish. The entire process was well organised and ran smoothly, with no issues, delays, or complications at any stage. Appointments were scheduled efficiently, communication was clear throughout, and all staff were professional, friendly, and attentive. From arrival and registration through to consultations and examinations, everything was handled promptly and professionally, which helped make what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and reassuring. The high standard of care and seamless coordination across the hospital contributed greatly to an overall positive patient experience.

Knee Injury

Very well treated by everyone, highly recommend.

Facet Joint Injection

Spinal Injections for Pain

Sacroiliac Joint Injection

Day Centre Waiting and Chronic Pain Clinic experiences 25th September 2026
The experience with Dr James was excellent.  Thank you.

However, there are several matters that concerned me on the day of the procedure at the day unit which could easily be rectified and make the experience less stressful. Please forward my comments to the correct department.

The entrance doors to the Day unit reception and those into the corridor to the patient waiting  rooms are so heavy to push unit open that myself (aged 80 with spinal problems), and several other patients found it difficult to get access, there were no offers of assistance except from members of the public who themselves were patients.
In the small ladies waiting room designed for 7 patients, all of us waiting up to 4 hours, at one point we had 9 ladies in the room as well as various medical staff coming to interview patients. These were not safe conditions for patients with compromised immune systems who need to avoid infections. One lady cancer patient was still there waiting at 3.45pm having arrived at 7.30am
There was no information as to when you would be called and this made it difficult for those of us who were not “nil by mouth” to get refreshments and food if you were lucky enough to have some had to be consumed alongside people who were “nil by mouth”.
In the two toilet cubicles I visited the washbasin tap drips constantly and waste water. Might be worth checking and changing some washers?
It could have been so much better.

Thank you for reading my comments, Caroline 

Chronic Pain

I cannot recommend Dr Alkholany enough. After suffering with sciatica since Sept 2025, I was struggling to walk and it had a huge impact on my daily life. My partner and I have always enjoyed walking and usually have at least one walking holiday a year, but the pain stopped me doing the things I love. After not getting help from the NHS, i decided to seek private treatment, and it is one of the best decisions I made. Dr Alkholany was kind, professional and most importantly he really listened to everything I had to say. He took the time to explain my condition thoroughly and we agreed on a spinal steroid injection under X-ray guidance. I had already attended weekly physiotherapy sessions and had also seen an osteopath, but the improvement was minimal. Following my consultation, the procedure was booked within a week, which was a huge relief after 9 months of pain and uncertainty. Everything was explained clearly, and I felt completely at ease throughout the procedure. Dr Alkholany also explained that whilst the injection would help manage the pain, it was important to continue with some physiotherapy to help strengthen my core and support my long term recovery. Just 1 week after the injection, I am completely pain free and genuinely feel I have been given my life back. I am so grateful for the care, expertise and compassion I received. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Alkholany to anyone suffering from persistent pain.

Back Pain

Lower Back Pain

Pain Management

I found the doctor to be caring and he listened to what I had to say he explained my condition to me clearly as well as his plan of action for my condition

Nerve Pain

Dr Chaudhry took the time to listen to my medical history offer advice and suggestions to try and help improve my pain management going forward.

Dr Mark Dodd

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Dr Arul James

4.94

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Dr Mahmoud Alkholany

5.00

(10 total patient reviews)

Dr Ahmed Salama

5.00

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Dr. Shirjeel Chaudhry

4.97

(107 total patient reviews)

Woodthorpe Hospital

4.87

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The Park Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

4.93

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Nuffield Health Derby Hospital

4.89

(987 total patient reviews)

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Barlborough

4.84

(115 total patient reviews)

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