Mr Ivan Tomasi

Some heroes wear capes. Mine wears scrubs! Mr Tomasi is an absolute hero, truly heaven sent! Not only did he save my life, but he also managed to put my family completely at ease while doing so. He is a genuinely caring, compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and warm surgeon. Unknown to him, my family and I had recently suffered immense grief, losing my father to pancreatic cancer followed by, and completely unexpectedly, my maternal grandmother just four days later. With other ongoing health battles and cancer diagnoses within our immediate family, we were left shaken and terrified of anything hospital-related. On top of this, I suffer from a severe autoimmune disease (diffuse systemic sclerosis) which affects multiple organs, including my heart and lungs. I arrived at St Thomas' Hospital via ambulance, vomiting and in immense pain. Tests revealed a small bowel obstruction, and I was admitted to the ward, which is where I met Mr Tomasi. At our first interaction, I asked him to be completely open and honest with me, even if the news was tough. He always was. Because surgery posed a heightened risk to my organs, we initially decided a non-invasive plan would be best. Throughout it all, Mr Tomasi ensured my family and I were kept informed at every single stage. Unfortunately, the conservative treatment did not work as hoped, and I required urgent surgical intervention. Mr Tomasi spoke with me in great detail about the procedure, the risks, and what to expect. To say I was nervous is a massive understatement, but I felt entirely safe in his care. He arranged the surgical team fo...

Very good doctor who clearly cares for his patients. Good in depth explanations and is very clear on his instructions.

Mr Tomasi is obviously highly skilled as a surgeon- he is also a compassionate and caring doctor :. he makes one feel special, safe and cared for. I consider myself privileged to have been under his care

Dr. Tomasi provided an excellent experience from start to finish. They took the time to listen carefully to my concerns and explained everything in a clear, reassuring way. I felt genuinely heard and respected throughout. The level of professionalism and empathy really stood out, and I feel confident in the care plan.

Happy with care. Mr Tomasi explained everything well

Very professional and polite.

From the moment I saw Dr Tomasi I was confident that I am in good hands. I am successfully recovering from the surgery he led and I am grateful for his professionalism and caring nature.

I was under the care of Mr Tomasi, who went above and beyond to make sure I received answers and was seen to efficiently. He is warm, patient and has excellent bedside manner.

Mr Tomasi was hyper clear in his explanations of the surgery and recovery process. He accompanied his explanations with humour and charm. This was much appreciated!

Dr. Tomasi made me feel so seen and heard in my meeting him. He took me and my symptoms very seriously and made me feel safe with a plan going forward. As a woman, it is so important to be listened to and he handled the whole appointment wonderfully. Thank you Doctor.