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I would fully recommend Dr Holland for any gynecology issues. He comes with a lot of experience and is very professional in how he gives his advice and carries out his procedures. Considering the sensitive areas he provides help and support on, he is very considerate and totally understands all the questions we had. From the first appointment to getting scans etc there was no delay and the next steps and best procedures were carefully gone over and explained. He is an expert in endometriosis and would recommend him to anyone experiencing major period pains, heavy bleeding and all the side effects caused by this.

I feel very much at ease and comfortable with Mr Holland. He explains everything clearly and is easy to talk to. During intimate examinations, he puts his patient at ease, is very gentle and is very polite.

Tom has been so helpful in ensuring I understand the diagnosis I have been given and the options that are available to me. I really appreciate the care in which he took to explain everything to my husband and I and would highly recommend him to others.

Mr Holland demonstrated professionalism and thoroughness throughout our ultrasound appointment. He effectively explained the images on the screen, engaging me in understanding my own anatomy. Additionally, the presence of a female chaperone, who ensured my comfort, was greatly appreciated. Having seen male gynecologists previously, I can affirm that my experiences have always been comfortable. This might be reassuring, especially considering the typically longer wait times for female gynecologists.

Very helpful consultation, explained treatment options very clearly

I cannot recommend Dr Holland enough. I felt very well looked after from diagnosis to treatment for my condition. Six months post surgery, I am healing beautifully as well as feeling very hopeful for the future. He is obviously very knowledgeable about his field and takes a very holistic approach to giving his patients the best care possible.

Dr Tom Holland is an amazing person. He made me extremely comfortable he made the whole Process with my ultra sound very calm. I cannot recommend him enough.

Tom Holland is amazing! He explains things so well and makes me feel at ease. He really understands and listens to his patients. He is the best!

I have always had painful periods, but nothing that I thought was unusual. However, in the past year I started to get extreme pain in my stomach, that felt very different from normal menstrual cramps, but always on the 3rd day of my periods. I spent 12+ hours in the A&E on two different occasions in the same year due to such severe pain that I started to faint. The first visit they concluded that I had to have my appendix removed and the second they sent me home with antibiotics as they thought I had some sort of infection. In both cases, I was told I should have a follow up with gynae. So, when the second doctor I saw in gynae told me that she was confused by my situation. that she did all that she knew to do and that she could not see anything wrong, she suggested I see a consultant as they may be better able to see something in my scans. After she mentioned it was possible that I had the start of endometriosis I started searching for more information on this disease as I had never heard of it. I stumbled onto a video of a women sharing her journey dealing with endometriosis and just cried as I listened to her telling about how she thought that her really painful periods starting at a young age was normal, the different doctors she had met with that didn’t see anything wrong, the extreme pain that caused her to faint, the days she spent in the A&E with different possible answers, and having her appendix removed which is commonly a misdiagnosis with endometriosis; it all sounded so familiar. I was a bit shaken by the number of years it took for her to ultimately find a team of consultants that specialize in endometriosis that finally helped her. So, I quickly started searching for a consultant that specialised in endometriosis and found Tom Holland’s name. In the very first 30-minute meeting with him, he listened to me intently and agreed that my symptoms all aligned with endometriosis. Even without any answers this helped me feel a bit better that I wasn’t crazy and that I was in the right place. I had heard that endometriosis could only be diagnosed with surgery, but Tom quickly put my worries at ease and told me that he could spot it in scans with a high level of certainty. I was able to get the ultrasound scheduled soon after my initial consultation with him and an appointment to discuss the results a few days later. I was relieved to hear this as my previous experiences had taken months to get the next appointment. Once Tom confirmed that I did have endometriosis he clearly described 7 different options for me to consider, all from doing nothing to a full hysterectomy. He talked through the pros and cons of each option thoughtfully and gave me the time in the discussion to think about each and to ask questions. He did not push for me to have surgery and in some discussions even suggested that I hold off with surgery until I tried other non-invasive options. When I asked for his advice, he did share it but was quick to tell me when other options may be just as effective without surgery. He was never rushed in our discussions, never got annoyed with me re-asking questions or when he had to repeat what he had just said. He showed me the scans and explained what he saw in layman terms and gave me time to digest what he told me before asking me what I wanted to do. I ended up having 2 separate surgeries; the first to remove one of my ovaries given there was some uncertainty on if there was cancer and this was scheduled for just a few weeks after I met with Tom to discuss the results of the scan. The first surgery went very smoothly; I recovered very quickly and thankfully it confirmed that I did not have cancer. Tom confirmed that he saw severe endometriosis, and again showed me images from the surgery to help me in making my decision on the next step. I ultimately decided to go forward with a second surgery to remove my uterus, cervix, fallopian tube and to remove as much endometriosis as possible that was attached to my bowel but leaving one ovary to help with maintaining hormone levels. This surgery was quite a bit more involved, and the recovery took longer, but I am so happy I went through with it because the pain associated with my periods has not returned. In preparing for the surgery, I got an implant that temporarily initiated menopause to slow the growth of more endometriosis and so I did get hot flashes and a change in my emotions associated with that medication. After my surgery I had some strange weakening of muscles that led to severe back pain and then frozen shoulder syndrome, which required physiotherapy and a lot of patience, so it wasn’t all a wonderful experience. However, throughout the time leading up to my surgery and post-surgery, Tom regularly called to check in on me. I am so incredibly grateful I met Tom Holland and can’t recommend him enough. He is thoughtful, kind and caring. He is always calm; he explains things in a way that those of us not in the medical field can understand and always makes you feel like you are his highest priority.

I have found Mr Holland to be extremely, knowledgeable and is friendly in his delivery of information, no question is to small for you to ask him. I would highly recommend him.