Patient Stories

Life changing stories from our patients.

Patient Stories

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

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

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

  • Really positive experience here after no support from GPs. Kind Radiography staff who helped me get past my claustrophobia to have an MRI having not managed one elsewhere previously. Very clear diagnosis of what the problem is from Mr. Karpe who explained it all clearly and what I need to do to manage issue.

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    Tees Valley Hospital - Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • I had a breast reduction done here and it’s been such a positive experience. I was looked after by so many nice, kind people. I wish I knew all of their names, I got a a few names though. The anaesthetist, Jennine Ratcliffe was just so lovely, always smiling and making you feel good. Jossy, one of the many lovely nurses was so friendly, warm and kind, we had so many chats whilst she cared for me. Roxanne was another , she was lovely and always so happy. David the doctor, all the porters that I saw, the catering staff that came to my room, everyone that I met made it a lovely experience for me. My surgeon was Anthony Barabas, a wonderful surgeon and such a kind compassionate man. I was very comfortable in a nice room too.Thank you to ALL the nurses and everyone that made it nice for me.

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    Fitzwilliam Hospital - Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • would have given 5 stars but the appointment process requires serious review. First proceedure - arrived 12.15 - frosty reception - Prepped by 1.00pm - waited till 5.15pm before being taken to theatre. Second proceedure - arrived 12.15 - frosty reception - prepped by 1.00pm - waited till 4.15pm before being takent to theatre. All patients are asked to arrive by 12.30 then have to sit & wait for their turn with very little communication. I would strongly recommend that this system be changed.

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    Stourside Hospital - Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • I had an NHS Funded surgery here yesterday on the 10th July under the Colorectal team. I have to say that the staff, including the admissions/discharge nurses, HCAs and anaesthetist were absolutely amazing. The surgeon was a stereotypical surgeon I'm afraid, very minimal understanding of a bedside manner, no time for questions, dismissive, a god-like arrogance - the usual. I would like to say that the consultant anaesthetist, who I can't remember the name of, was the most kind, funny, reassuring and passionate medical professional I have ever come across - and if this feedback could make his way back to him, I would greatly appreciate it. There were some ways in which the experience could have been improved. A debrief after surgery would be nice (I didn't even know if my surgery was done via burning or surgical excision, whether to keep replacing the gauze, when I could shower, what side effects to be aware of, nor was I given compression stockings). The surgeon actually having a discussion with the patient instead of a quick hello and signature in rhe consent form would be reassuring. Overall it was a great experience, but not exceptional as the aftercare protocols and advice was scarily limited.

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    Tees Valley Hospital - Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • Beautiful hospital and very friendly staff

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    Renacres Hospital - Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • I cannot rate Mr Agarwal highly enough. Thank you

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    Stourside Hospital - Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • Recently had a total hip replacement performed by Mr Christos Plakogiannis. Seamless from the onset. One amazing surgeon, an anaesthetist and theatre staff who were brilliant. Caring nurses and attentive health care workers. From being absolutely terrified I am now walking with confidence and pain free. My life changed for the better 2 weeks ago because of some consumate professionals and I really can't thank them enough.

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    Woodland Hospital - Friday, 10 July 2026
  • Amazingly successful total hip replacement surgery by Mr Christos Plakogiannis. The whole team were fantastic and the most terrified patient is now walking and looking forward to another lease of life. Words cannot express my gratitude.

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    Woodland Hospital - Friday, 10 July 2026
  • I would like to take this opportunity to thank the nurses/radiographers/receptionists and, the lovely lady who cleans there (the clinic is immaculate), for their kindness. And if course special thanks to Mr Mo Salhab and Dr Wassen, who were very professional, had excellent communication skill and were really lovely. Thank you for making a potential, scary appointment, manageable. Wishing all a wonderful summer, Sue

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    Yorkshire Clinic - Friday, 10 July 2026
  • Excellent hospital, I had wonderful treatment on every visit which was 7 in total, staff were skilled, polite and attentive, couldn’t have asked for better

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    Stourside Hospital - Friday, 10 July 2026
  • I had the most amazing professional experience here. I went in for carpal tunnel syndrome from the minute I arrived to the minute I left the staff was so gracious my doctor Mr Srinivasan made me feel so comfortable and at ease The Service was flawless from start to end and thank you so much for taking care of me everybody you all are amazing. ❤️

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    Blakelands Hospital - Friday, 10 July 2026
  • The staff at Renacres are really friendly and helpful.

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    Renacres Hospital - Friday, 10 July 2026
  • I certainly had first class treatment at Renacres and would recommend it to anybody. I would also recommend Mr Sunil Panchani .

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    Renacres Hospital - Friday, 10 July 2026
  • Fast callback after initial consultation

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    Woodland Hospital - Friday, 10 July 2026
  • My mother had her surgery here and the staff were great. She had to stay for one night and everything went great.

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    Pinehill Hospital - Friday, 10 July 2026
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