Patient Stories

Life changing stories from our patients.

Patient Stories

Hear from our patients speaking about their experience with Ramsay Health Care UK.

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Helen

The Yorkshire Clinic

Pain Management

For many years, I lived with pain that affected every part of my life. My head, neck and body pain gradually became something I had to manage every day, and after years...

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Sam Wood

Winfield Hospital

Physiotherapy Services

After months of physio, patience and plenty of ups and downs, I completed my first parkrun since last August. It wasn’t my quickest run, but getting round pain-free was a huge milestone.

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Wayne Page

Fitzwilliam Hospital

Knee Replacement
Orthopaedics

I underwent a total knee replacement, and at the time, I honestly didn’t know what the future would look like...

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Glen Robinson

The Cherwell Hospital

Shoulder Surgery
Orthopaedics

What led me to shoulder surgery was a pain I had for probably 8 years, it progressively got worse and I thought I'm a middle aged bloke with 20 years of excersise ahead of me I better get it sorted...

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Lois Richardson

Clifton Park Hospital

ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Orthopaedics

I was out running with a friend, I slipped sideways on wet ground and I felt a pop and I thought something wasn't quite right, I had an MRI scan which revealed I had torn my ACL...

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Rob Rea

Berkshire Independent

Aquablation Therapy
Urology

I started to suffer with an enlarged prostate back in 2015/16, self managed it for a long time, too long...

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Samantha

Duchy Hospital

Total Hip Replacement
Orthopaedics

I couldn't sleep properly because the pain was so bad, when you see your skills reducing it's very frightening. My names' Saman...

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Katie Bailey

Woodland Hospital

Weight Loss Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy

My name is Katie Bailey, and I want to share my journey of undergoing a sleeve gastrectomy...

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Phil Chatfield

Oaklands Hospital

Weight Loss Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy

This is my story of how sleeve gastrectomy at Oaklands Hospital transformed my life. From my initial res...

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Heather Rawlings

Woodland Hospital

Weight Loss Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy

My Gastric Sleeve Surgery at Woodland Hospital was a life-changing experience for me. This is why..

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Christopher Day

The Cherwell Hospital

Knee Replacement
Orthopaedics

I asked for a private appointment which I got the next day, I had the investigations and needed a knee replacement...

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Woodthorpe Hospital

Aquablation Therapy
Urology

I was going to the toilet all the time and never felt like I’d fully emptied my bladder. It was annoying at first, then it got worse—eventually, I ended up...

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Roger Monk

Ashtead Hospital

Aquablation Therapy
Urology

During the previous six months I found that my energy level was reducing. I like to swim and cycle to keep fit and found I was becoming slower at both...

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Judith Massam

Clifton Park Hospital

Robotic Knee Replacement
Orthopaedics

We spoke to Judith Massam, who at 80-years old underwent a to Total Knee Replacement with her Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Ed Britton...

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Patrice Choat

Ashtead Hospital

Physiotherapy

Ashtead Hospital helped me reclaim my active lifestyle and achieve a personal milestone. From a life-altering injury to competing at the British Indoor Rowing Championships...

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Martin Box

The Yorkshire Clinic

Aquablation Therapy
Urology

In May 2023, I developed a bladder infection after returning from an eight-hour flight and was advised this was likely due...

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Diane Woodman

The Yorkshire Clinic

Total Knee Replacement
Orthopaedics

I was referred to the Yorkshire Clinic in Bingley, West Yorkshire, where I met Mr. Leggeter, my consultant. He quickly diagnosed me with severe osteoarthritis in both...

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Neil Holdsworth

The Yorkshire Clinic

Total Knee Replacement
Orthopaedics

As an active individual with a passion for adventure sports like climbing, mountaineering, scuba diving, and distance walking I never imagi...

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Trafford Gordon

Pinehill Hospital

Hip Replacement
Orthopaedics

As an active young individual, aged 34 in full time employment, struggling to make it past lunch time without suffering in pain...

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Brian Laban

The Yorkshire Clinic

Robotic Knee Replacement
Orthopaedics

Hear from Brian Laban talk about his experience following his robotic knee replacement surgery at The Yorkshire Clinic in Bingley, part of Ramsay Health Care...

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Rebecca Dempster

West Valley Hospital

Keyhole Bunion Surgery
Orthopaedics

Dr Kunasingam explained to us the whole procedure around the keyhole surgery, and I felt it was the right surgery for me. The down time after the operation was so short that I could carry on with my j...

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Carol Damus

Rivers Hospital

Total Knee Replacement
Orthopaedics

I had a total knee replacement at Rivers Hospital, but the last 2.5 years were very painful. The knee would go out of alignment and the lower limb was going up further towards the left, so there was a...

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Heath Samples

Clifton Park Hospital

Hip replacement
Orthopaedics

Five years ago, 50 year old Heath Samples from Scarborough, North Yorkshire was told that he would need hip surgery. Worried that surgery and recovery time would affect his active lifestyle and work, ...

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William

Duchy Hospital

Knee Replacement
Orthopaedics

As a busy individual, business owner who loves to spend time outdoors when possible, severe knee pain was holding me back as it was badly affecting my mobility. As a longstanding patient of Duchy Hosp...

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Nancy Edwards

The Yorkshire Clinic

Knee Replacement
Orthopaedics

I have suffered with osteoarthritis in my knees for over 10 years; originally starting with an episode of rheumatoid arthritis which burnt itself out but left me with osteoarthritis in several joints....

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Marcus Brown

Rivers Hospital

ACL Reconstruction
Orthopaedics

I had an ACL Reconstruction at Rivers Hospital, did try physiotherapy first as I originally did the injury two years ago. I just didn't have the strength anymore, my knee started locking out when runn...

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Steve Harris

The Yorkshire Clinic

Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
Endoscopy

I came in for an endoscopy: both a gastroscopy and colonoscopy after an urgent referral from my GP and I met with Mr Griffiths. I was admitted several months ago, right in the middle of Covid lockdown...

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Debora Lea Wright

Woodland Hospital

Spinal Surgery
Orthopaedics

Debora Lea Wright has been receiving treatment from Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Shukla, Spine Surgeon Mr Amit and from the Woodland Physiotherapy department. The Woodland team are helping Debora to return...

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Matthew

Springfield Hospital

Gastric Sleeve
Weight Loss Surgery

I had a gastric sleeve through Ramsay Health Care. I couldn't continue the way I was going, I was 28 Stone at 23 years old, and it’s not the best way to be especially at such a young age. The informa...

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Jessica Dempster

West Valley Hospital

Keyhole Bunion Surgery
Orthopaedics

Although the feet don't look nice, it's more than that, they’re incredibly painful. So being able to actually have this operation and have it corrected is amazing. Just before the surgery, we had a qu...

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Lisa Camden

The Yorkshire Clinic

Gall stone removal
General Surgery

Lisa has been aware of the fact that she had gall stones following an ultrasound scan approx. 7-8 years ago. For the last 12 months, Lisa had 3 or 4 attacks of gall bladder symptoms where the pain wa...

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Dale Town

The Yorkshire Clinic

Colonoscopy
Endoscopy

In November 2019 my younger brother Stephen passed away. He had bravely battled with bowel cancer from his diagnosis in late 2018. Stephen’s diagnosis was a massive shock to my family. His death conti...

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Jim Hughes

Duchy Hospital

Hip Replacement
Orthopaedics

I had a full hip replacement on the right side by Ramsay Duchy (Truro). I looked on Ramsay’s website to see my options, and then went for a consultation. I talked to them about my payment optio...

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Peter Elkins

Ashtead Hospital

Lumbar Decompression
Orthopaedics

I had a lumbar decompression at Ramsay Ashtead. Due to time restraint, and being in pain, I needed to get in for treatment as soon as possible...

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Patient Feedback

Hear from our patients talk about their recent experience with us

  • I have just undergone my second knee replacement surgery at the Woodlands. It was a positive experience from start to finish. Everyone from my surgeon to the reception and catering staff treated me with respect and professionalism making my entire experience special. A brilliant team. Thank you so much for your care and support.

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    Woodland Hospital - Thursday, 13 August 2026
  • Faultless from pre-op to admission and discharge. Consummate professionalism medically, delivered by the most friendly and helpful staff. I had a total knee replacement on the Sunday, (admission day) and was discharged late Monday afternoon. I’d have been perfectly happy if I’d been told I needed to stay another night! Thank you to all the Staff who made my time with you so stress free, it was an anxious time for me but I never stopped feeling I was in the very best hands. My best wishes to you all, John

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Thursday, 13 August 2026
  • Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kindness, care, patience, and compassion you have shown. Your dedication and hard work mean more than words can express.

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    Blakelands Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • What a fantastic place. Staff were wonderful and the food was amazing.

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    Oaks Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • Had surgery at this amazing hospital 12/08/2026 from staff,surgeons and care nurses were all fantastic i thank you ALL.

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    Yorkshire Clinic - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • As a day care patient I was in and out within 4 hours after surgery on my hand I was well looked after through out my time there and everything that was happening was clearly explained to me

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • Attended a few days ago as a day patient. Arrived 7am to a friendly welcome After about 20 minutes I was taken to my room which was modern and spotless Met surgeon Bazo soon afterwards and was in Surgery before 10 am. All the staff were friendly and professional Left for home before noon Follow up call 2 days later (on a weekend) Surgery has gone well and recovery as explained on the day I have nothing but praise for the whole experience

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • I was referred to Westbourne for tooth extraction. I was seen by Mr Martin.It was a painless experience.As per my first visit a year ago, the process was explained and made me feel at ease.Thank you so much.

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    The Westbourne Centre - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • Brilliant experience , all the staff kept me informed of everything going on and the time scale to expect things, all the staff were friendly , helpful and supportive, they were always happy to help and the whole teamed worked together and worked well, such a lovely friendly atmosphere from them all.

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    Woodland Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • Woodthorpe hospital staff are very professional in your care, I had a full knee replacement by Mr Badie the result is I am now fully recovered with my knee movement I am very satisfied with I can walk and bend without any restrictions at all My advice is you must do your exercises as instructed and be as mobile as possible in the first six weeks by this time I was back to surrorting my self completely, the down side is its very painful but you need to over come this for the long term benefit .

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • Very professional staff in all areas and well looked after. Kept informed at all stages of the process.

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    North Downs Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • Thank you for your care.

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    North Downs Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • The hospital is clean, welcoming and well run. Everyone there was kind and helpful. My room was lovely and comfortable and the food was great. The physiotherapist were also great even though they are very busy.

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    Winfield Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • What an easy place to visit for medical appointment. Calming & very helpful

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  • Spotlessly clean, friendly staff what more can you ask for 5*

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    Tees Valley Hospital - Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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