Patient testimonials

Cosmetic surgery

Hayley Stevens - pinnaplasty (ear pinning surgery)

"I happily wear my hair up and can be confident in styling my hair anyway that I like.” Read Hayley's story

Ear, nose and throat

Ms Cate Wright - Breathe-Implant titanium nasal implant

"I have had no sinus problems at all since the implant was placed." Find out more

Mrs Dana Williams - Breathe-Implant titanium nasal implant

"Now I can take a deep breath and smell the roses" Read Dana's story

Matt Bekkers - Scar-free ear pinning (incision-free pinnaplasty)

“Just four weeks after the operation, Matt’s self-confidence has increased and he’s much happier” Find out more about this innovative technique

Eye surgery

Mrs Butter - eye surgery to remove cataracts

"It was so nice to be treated as a person and not as a hospital patient number" Read an extract from Mrs Butter's letter

Gastrointestinal

Richard Lehman - Anti-reflux surgery (Nissen Fundoplication)
"To all intents and purposes from that day to this I have had no acid reflux and no pain – to my mind it was a miracle!" Read more about Richard's experience 

Gynaecology

Brenda - Day case treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
"It was clean and comfortable and the staff put me at ease. It was a good environment to be in as you had your own bathroom and privacy to recover." Read more about Brenda's experience

Charlotte Morton - Gynaecology surgery
"I felt the nursing staff were, without a doubt, some of the most professional and caring bunch I have ever met." Read more from Charlotte's letter

 
Female patient - gynaecology surgery

"We could not possibly have asked for anything better in the way of medical attention either from the 'No 1' or the entire support team, which I do mean the hospital staff at Hartswood." Read more of the patient's letter

Day case treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI)

 "I couldn’t believe it had been done so quickly and with no after effects! I was able to go home later the same day" Hear about one patient's experience

Orthopaedic

Tina Schlosz - Bunion surgery
"Now I can walk without pain"
Read more about Tina Schlosz's bunion surgery.

Jean Burchill - Knee x-ray
"From the start, I  was met with nothing but help, kindness and consideration. It is so wonderful to be treated as a human being."
Read Jean's letter about her experience with our team

Mr Alan Oliver writes a letter of thanks to Spire Hartswood Hospital and its staff after his hip replacement surgery.
"All the nursing staff displayed a consistently high level of care, kindness and consideration"
Read Mr Oliver's letter

 
Mr Morrison - Ankle fusion surgery
"I have no more pain, I am active again, I have my quality of life back."
Read more about Mr Morrison's experience

Mr Starr - Hip replacement surgery
"Within a week I felt totally recovered with no pain and I don’t use a walking stick"
Read more about Mr Starr's experience

Mr Hemming - Knee replacement surgery
"The nursing care was the best I have ever experienced" 
Read more of Mr Hemming's letter of thanks

Mr Anthony Lindfield - Knee replacement surgery
"I cannot fault Hartswood and would recommend anyone to go there and get treated. Your health is worth investing in.” Read more about Mr Lindfield's experience

Mrs Kay White - shoulder surgery
"I did nothing for too long and my shoulder froze.  I would see a specialist as soon as possible rather than hope the problem would go away." Read more about Kay's experience and her surgery

Mrs Betty Storey - partial knee replacement

"Some people may say that I am ‘back to normal’ but I believe I am better than ‘normal’." Hear why Betty feels this way

Mr Dean Booty - Toe joint replacement surgery 
"We were treated with great respect and dignity which was very much appreciated.The staff in your hospital are a credit to you." Read more about Mr Booty's experince with us.

Prostate surgery

Ian - Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (prostate removal) for prostate cancer
“If I could offer advice to any man it would be to get yourself checked out" Read Ian's story

Mr David Wilson - laparoscopic (keyhole) prostatectomy for prostate cancer

“Mr Bhanot and the team at Spire Hartswood have not only saved my life, they have changed the way I look at life, and I now see things in a different light.” Read David's story in full

Mr Victor Phillips - laser prostatectomy for enlarged prostate

"I am more than happy with my decision to go ahead with the treatment and my choice in Spire Hartswood Hospital." Find out more about Victor's laser prostatectomy

Mr Len Simpson - laparoscopic prostatectomy

"From the moment I went to Spire Hartswood I was very happy with the hospital overall. The nursing care was brilliant, and the food was a delight."  Hear why Len chose Spire Hartswood Hospital

Spinal

Miss Claudine Grafton - Radiofrequency treatment for back pain
"It worked straight away, I could forget I ever had it done." Read more about Claudine's treatment

Mr Shaun Stevely - microdiscectomy - spinal surgery for disc prolapse
"The surgery gave me my life back." Read about Shaun's experience

Mr Phil Wheeler - minimally-invasive spinal surgery

"Altogether I have had a wonderful experience at Spire Hartswood and want to thank you for running such a first-class operation.” Read an extract from Mr Wheeler's letter

Ms Karen Melvin - X-stop spinal implant

"The pain was so bad I found it extremely difficult to walk and couldn’t get into any comfortable sitting position. I was living on painkillers." "After just two days, I was walking well again" Discover how surgery changed Karen's everyday life

Mrs Susan Bartholomew - Wellex™ spinal implant

"After surgery, I was able to walk well within two days" Read Susan's story

Urology

Dave Colvill writes a letter of thanks to Spire Hartswood Hospital and its team
Read Mr Colvill's letter

Peter - radical nephrectomy (kidney removal) following kidney cancer diagnosis
"Thanks to the speed at which I was diagnosed and treated I only had to undergo surgery and avoided further treatment which was a relief.” Read Peter's story