Mr David Bell

Over the years I’ve had wear and tear at several levels in my spine, past operation in Cambridge etc. Despite my case being tricky, Mr Bell fixed the blockage in my back and gave excellent practical advice on how to pace my daily activities.

I wasn't ‘ blinded with Science’ but helped to feel reassured over how I should feel at this stage in my recovery giving me confidence about how I should feel at this point in my recovery together with the knowledge I would see Mr Bell in 2months time,so I thought all in all pleased with today’s outcome.

At a check-up after my flawless surgery, I was welcomed with sincere care and amiable consultation style. Received the clinic letter on the same day straight after my appointment, for the first time ever. Unparalleled efficiency and authentic kindness.

Very attentive and friendly

Came for a post-op review and feel back to normal. I am thankful to be in and out of clinic in minutes, during my working day. Dynamic consultant, meticulous and streamlined at the same time.

Before seeing Mr Bell at the Shard I'd had a convoluted experience: my well-meaning GP had recommended physio, however I was becoming increasingly unsteady on my feet. The MRI in a different private London hospital showed a tight narrowing in my back, nevertheless I was on course to wait weeks on end for intervention there. Mr Bell has been impressively quick to ensure my surgery took place within a week, which prevented permanent disability.  With his experience, it took him little time to examine me and detect the reduced sensation and brisk reflexes in my left leg which had been missed previously. Unsurprisingly, our family see Mr Bell as a superhero-like figure who safeguarded my full recovery.

Another clinic appointment where I felt understood and validated by Mr Bell, whose attention to detail is second to none. My back pain treatment pathway so far has been entirely seamless.

Seven months to the day since my decompression surgery, I am pain-free and able to cycle long distances. My wellbeing is always boosted by the affable follow-up consultations at HCA Shard.

I needed surgery to my thoracic spine, which is more technically challenging, with a select few experts highly skilled at performing it. Grateful to Mr Bell for the speedy sort-out and impeccable operation. I bounced back to my usual self earlier than expected.

In addition to his remarkable clinical acumen, I found Mr Bell refreshingly honest and to the point. He came highly recommended by an acquaintance in the know, from KCH neuro work. Mr Bell’s steady approach and humour defused stress during the procedure to release a constriction in my mid-spine - it could not have gone any better.