Breast Reduction

I came in for a bilateral breast reduction. Everyone I interacted with was top notch!! They made my very first surgery (which I was remarkably stressed about) as relaxing as possible. I even had a little moment after the surgery where my blood pressure dropped dramatically and everyone sprang into action. I felt very cared for and safe! 

I’m now 5 weeks post-op and can say that the results are looking fabulous. Dr. Shiatis is an artist in addition to being a phenomenal doctor.

Brain Surgery

MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)

Hernia

I was diagnosed with a hernia and was referred to Professor Tan. He gave me excellent and professional advice after checking all my reports and observations etc. He's a brilliant doctor with a lovely smile.

Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

Excellent, made to feel at ease and very professional consultation.

Lipoma

Mole Removal

In the last twelve months I have had three surgical removal procedures carried out by Mr Blackburn, one urgent, one less urgent and one cosmetic.   In each case he clearly explained the diagnosis, the pros and cons of surgery and the aftercare requirements.  There was never any pressure from him to rush to surgery but in the case of the urgent issue his very efficient secretary found an early appointment slot at the hospital for treatment. 

I felt in reassuringly safe and caring hands throughout each procedure, and his handiwork left almost no scarring or other evidence of surgery, which was commented on and complimented by my regular dermatologist.

I hope I don’t need any more surgical procedures but if I do I know who to call on.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Diastasis Recti

Post Weight Loss Surgery

Am I happy? 

I had always been slim, model sized and shaped, till I had children. I was so big during my pregnancies I would get stopped in the street and asked if I was having twins - no I wasn't. My various baby mounds (because no, they were not bumps), were so big, heavy, and low, that I would walk with my hands underneath to give myself some support. Or years after giving birth, being asked 'when I was due'. 
On some level I knew I had to have work done after my first, 16 years ago. I started seriously looking into surgery 10 years ago and did extensive research about the best surgeons in London etc. The surgeon I spoke to at the time said I had to be at my optimal weight for 6 months before surgery. I spent a good 9 years trying to get there and what that meant was an overall slimmer me but with a massive overhang I had mastered how to hide and a bloated looking tummy that never quite went flat. 
Having realised that I had now reached a stable weight and it was the best time to get surgery, I researched again. Based on recent online reviews, the surgeon I initially spoke to was now mainly doing top surgery, not what I was looking for, so I researched again. 

My decision came down to 2 surgeons, Mr. Van Niekerk and another. Mr. Van Niekerk’s history speaks for itself and the variety of experience and exposure, means he has seen and worked through a lot and therefore ready for anything that might happen during surgery.  When you search for before and after images relating to Mr. Van Niekerk's work, you will find lots of examples to give you an idea of how effective his work is as well as written reviews. With the other surgeon, although there were written reviews, there were just a lot of photos of him posing, which I felt, said a lot. 

Booking directly with Mr. Van Niekerk’s office and his PA, Emma, who is just as patient, was easy. Emma is organised and efficient and did her best to accommodate me as I was overseas, so had an initial online appointment before meeting in person. 

Through every appointment, Mr. Van Niekerk, took his time explaining everything, offering advice and opinions. All the staff at the private hospital were happy to be working with him from what I could see and there was no animosity or any obvious dislike. Nurses have a lot of experience, and their feedback can be just as important. 

The nurses that checked the wound post op all instantly commented on how nice the scar looked, which is something to consider. Mr. Van Niekerk spends a lot of time during surgery on the stitching, whether internal or external, which means the procedure is not rushed and leads to better and neater healing.  

Emma, the mind reader, always emailed me prompts, reminding me to take it easy and put my feet up – it is bizarre how timely her emails are. No question or comment or issue is too little. I email Emma and she will check with the doctor and I get an answer back as quickly as possible. 

A great team and I feel immensely fortunate and grateful to have come across them for such serious surgery after all these years.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Great surgeon - my eyes bags are completely gone - thanks Sam - TM 

Mr Hazim Sadideen

Education

Languages spoken

Mr Adam Blackburn

5.00

(166 total patient reviews)

Mr Kuen Yeow Chin

4.98

(61 total patient reviews)

Mr William Van Niekerk

5.00

(22 total patient reviews)

Mr Samim Ghorbanian

4.98

(22 total patient reviews)

Fitzrovia Hospital

4.88

(211 total patient reviews)

Thames View at Charing Cross Hospital

4.70

(906 total patient reviews)

LycaHealth Canary Wharf

4.87

(314 total patient reviews)

Montrose London

4.93

(241 total patient reviews)

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