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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Hear from our patients talk about their recent experience with us

  • Great hospital, made me feel safe while I was there, they came in and asked if I was ok if I needed anything said press the button and we will come straight in. Overall they made me feel at ease and relaxed before my surgery and after and explained all medication and discharge notes and any problems to ring the hospital straight away. Would highly recommend.

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    West Midlands Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • I had a new left hip overall experience was excellant from catering staff to consultants everyone was very helpful and friendly

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    Oaks Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • I cannot praise the Duchy highly enough. I have been treated there a few times, and I have just had a spigelian hernia (I hadn't heard of it either!) repaired; whilst relatively straightforward, I have an unrelated cancer and I felt hugely reassured by their approach. The care I received was second to none; from the welcome and being shown into a lovely private room, to the nursing care from Poppy and Chloe and the afternoon/evening nurses, whose names I didn't catch (as was post-op!), the excellent and considerate anaesthetist and his team, and the superb surgeon, Dr May, whose assistant was so helpful and efficient in arranging the operation so speedily. All this, and the most delicious egg mayo sandwiches and tea ever! The Duchy is an incredibly friendly, caring, expert, clean and efficient hospital - thank you !

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    Duchy Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • Everything was exceptional

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    Fulwood Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • I can’t thank Mr Hornby enough for his expertise and care with my gallbladder removal. He made me feel at ease from my first appointment. He listens well, explains clearly and doesn’t rush you. I highly recommend him.

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    Winfield Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • My experience was excellent.

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    Winfield Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • Dr Bond most professional

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    Winfield Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • My most recent visit was to remove my stitches and yet again Dr Hazlerigg was amazing, I didn't even realise it was done.

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    Winfield Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • Short review appointment. Service was friendly and efficent

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    Winfield Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to the entire team at this hospital for the outstanding care I received during my stay. From the moment I arrived, I was treated with exceptional professionalism, kindness, compassion, and respect. Every member of the medical staff made me feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for, and I cannot thank them enough. I would like to extend my special thanks to Dr. Andrew Young, who successfully performed my spinal hernia surgery a few days ago. His exceptional surgical skills, professionalism, and dedication gave me complete confidence throughout the entire process. I am deeply grateful for the excellent care he provided. I would also like to thank the anaesthesiologist, whose kindness, patience, and reassuring manner helped me feel calm and comfortable before the operation. Their professionalism and compassionate care made a great difference during a stressful moment. My sincere appreciation also goes to Dr. John, who took the time to explain everything clearly and provided me with accurate, helpful, and reassuring information. His professionalism, kindness, and willingness to answer all my questions were greatly appreciated. I am equally grateful to all the doctors, nurses, and every member of the healthcare team for their dedication, expertise, and genuine compassion. It is clear that every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and the highest standard of care. The hospital facilities and overall environment were also excellent, offering outstanding comfort, cleanliness, and support throughout my recovery. Thank you all once again for your hard work, dedication, and exceptional care. I will always remember the kindness and professionalism I experienced here, and I am truly grateful to everyone who contributed to my recovery. I wholeheartedly recommend this hospital to anyone seeking outstanding medical care.

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    Woodland Hospital - Wednesday, 5 August 2026
  • Amazing from start to finish . Mr Khan and Mr chapman professional diligent and reassure u all the way through the process . Jack on the ward cared for me for 2 days and I was glad I had him through the aftercare he’s a credit to the team . Diana in out patients. Was great also with wound care and even if she saw me in the waiting room she d always come and say hi and check in with me when I came for a check up . Great experience

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    Winfield Hospital - Tuesday, 4 August 2026
  • I had cataract surgery last month. Dr Zakieh was excellent. He was very kind and caring and the lady assisting him during surgery was also kind. Thank you!

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Tuesday, 4 August 2026
  • I’ve had many good experiences but on this occasion I’d really like to praise Anthony Alwin radiographer who has been incredible in the last 12 years, from diagnosis to perfect health & everything in between, he is a true professional expert & very kind man. Also on this occasion I’ve recently become under the care of Abdul Syed who was also very professional, knowledgable & went out of his way to help me, you can’t ask for more, Laura the breast nurse was an absolute sweetheart to me, beyond kind & caring & reception staff were lovely too! Thank you everyone ❤️

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    Rivers Hospital - Tuesday, 4 August 2026
  • Successful, thanks.

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    Fulwood Hospital - Tuesday, 4 August 2026
  • A wonderful hospital, i can't fault it!

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    The Cherwell Hospital - Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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