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Life changing stories from our patients.

Patient Stories

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

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

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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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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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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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

  • i went in for an Angiogram last week not knowing what to expect , but i can say the staff here are incredible , so helpful and professional each one of them from the reception to the consultant totally first class , a special mention to Dr Ungvari who`s manner and professionalism gave me confidence , and to nurse Lynnsay Smith who looked after me after the procedure, i felt very at ease with her . thank you all at Duchy .

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    Duchy Hospital - Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • Excellent treatment. Staff really friendly and competent

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • This my first operation and first time under anesthetic. The staff at Woodthorpe explained everything very well and made me feel very comfortable about the procedure. I actually enjoyed the whole process. Follow up care was excellent. Couldn't fault it. Thank you

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • Just had a hip replacement operation at Woodthorpe Hospital and can't thank the team there enough for the excellent care, support and kindness they all showed me. Mr Nitim Badhes team were all amazing including the anaesthetist and theatre staff, all the nurses, physio's and everyone including the catering staff and receptionist. Particular thanks to Raymond for his dedicated care and support at all times. Also Kelly and all the other ward staff who's names regretfully I can't remember. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Woodthorpe Hospital for anyone needing similar surgery. Thank you again to an exceptional team for all your hard work and dedication.

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • My consultant, mr ertimi was first class and a true gent. I cannot praise him enough. All others, and I mean everybody were of the highest standard with kindness beyond the norm. I leaked blood all over my bathroom floor, this was cleaned in minutes by a delightful cleaning lady. If you have to use a hospital this is the one. It is worth needing treatment just to use this superb hospital. Edward tindale 21/01/2026

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    Rivers Hospital - Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • Very good all round care from start to finish

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • Lady on Reception today was very helpfull, thank you for your help in resoving my issue.

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    Renacres Hospital - Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • the staff were so lovely and helpful to me and my family it was brilliant they made me feel safe and even though i was scared they made me feel safe thsnk uou all amanda prince

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    Clifton Park Hospital Ltd - Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • Had the mini bypass under the care of Mr Sultan, I'm so impressed by the care given to me from start to finish . Mr Sultan explained everything he was doing and the outcome he expected from surgery . Staff are amazing from the nurses who took excellent care of me and the anesthitist who put me at some much ease before and during my operation.. I'm so happy I had my surgery at oaklands I couldn't of wished for better .

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    Oaklands Hospital - Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • Very well ran hospital. From reception to leaving after my operation I was treated with care by the best staff and surgeon I ever come across. Brilliant service throughout. Would highly recommend using this hospital.

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    Boston West Hospital - Wednesday, 21 January 2026
  • Came for Varicose Vein Surgery on the 19/1/2026 and the experience was amazing very kind staff that explained everything in detail even the recovery room was shown to me before i was put under the anaesthetic.ThankYou so much for a great experience

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    Fulwood Hospital - Wednesday, 21 January 2026
  • My GP referred me to the Yorkshire Clinic as an NHS patient. After reading some of the reviews I was not too sure what to expect. However, my overall experience was really positive. My consultant Dr. Elshaer was very nice and answered all my questions. I had a minor surgery as a day patient. Connie who took me to theatre, talking me through the procedure and what to expect. In the recovery room Edwin made sure I was comfortable and not too cold. Carl the nurse who looked after me on the ward talked me through what to expect after the surgery and what I needed to keep in mind after being discharged. Everyone was really attentive, friendly and more than helpful. I can only recommend the Yorkshire Clinic.

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    Yorkshire Clinic - Wednesday, 21 January 2026
  • Very clean 👌 excellent reception and staff very caring, the only fault I can find is Location, I'm not familiar with the area and it took me 45 mins to find the facility, there are 4-5 NHS facilities in an estate and a further 4 NHS facilities within the area of Boston West as I've found so far so a suggestion of a map sent out to those from out of the area would be helpful 😀

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    Boston West Hospital - Wednesday, 21 January 2026
  • I managed to get a cancellation for my hip replacement surgery due to the fact my Mum had just died and I needed to go to Essex for funeral, I didn’t want to wait and risk not being able to take the appointment I was an NHS patient. From being offered the cancellation to discharge I was treated with respect and dignity. The staff at Clifton are a real asset, nothing is too much trouble, all the staff are friendly and caring and will go the extra mile. I was nervous of the epidural both the anaesthetist and nurse were very reassuring and very quickly put me at ease. Mr Maury is great, the procedure went really well with both Mr Maury and the anaesthetist visiting the following day, Mr Maury even visited on his day off. My blood results gave some concern but I was given treatment and an early blood test the following day so I could get home. I would definitely recommend Clifton Park hospital. Thank you for all the care.

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    Clifton Park Hospital Ltd - Wednesday, 21 January 2026
  • Great hospital. Although I'm an NHS patient I was treated with the same respect and dignity as if Private. The facilities are lovely modern and clean. Staff are all friendly knowledge and welcoming. Great experience

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    Woodthorpe Hospital - Wednesday, 21 January 2026
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