WHAT'S THE SURGEON LIKE?

Wed 5 June 2019

You can Google your surgeon, check up on their credentials, find out where they trained and what their specialties are, and even see their photo. But what you really want to know is what they’re like as a person. Are they friendly, down to earth and on the same wavelength? Will they give you time and answer the questions that are on your mind, even if they seem a bit trivial? One of our patients writes about Miss Rose and gives you a good answer to that all important question: ‘what’s she like?’

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HAND INJURY

Wed 5 June 2019

If an injured patient rings us, we move very quickly. Most likely they’ve been seen in A&E and would like reassurance or expert advice on what next. In the heat of the moment, in pain and distress, they were patched up and now, in the cold light of day, they may have a few questions.

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IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE

Wed 29 May 2019

Some patients have surgery that is not a routine plastic surgery procedure but can be life changing, as this patient relates:

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SCOOTER THUMB

Wed 29 May 2019

Patients book a consultation for all sorts of reasons. Whether it's avocado hand or scooter thumb, Mr Gateley will put you right. One recent patient tells his tale:

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