I was referred to Mr Makki in late December 2019 as I was experiencing glenohumeral subluxation of my right shoulder, most likely due to the fact I have boxed for 15 years. This meant some natural arm movements were difficult and some even resulted in painful...

One of the things that really stands out about Mr Atkinson is his skill in treating you as a person and not a patient number. I have met several Orthopaedic Consultants and he stands out as by far the most welcoming. He listens and guides, rather than enforces. His...

I am a 61-year old fit and active sportsman and I have played a number of sports at a high level, so I am familiar with the usual run of injuries that come on a cricket or rugby pitch, or on a squash court.  Over the last few years, golf has been my principle...

On 7th December, I was fortunate to have a full Hip Replacement under the care of Mr Henry Atkinson.  I can not thank him and his staff enough. My pains are no more! He made my operation easy for me from the off, fully explaining the method and type of materials he...

Last April, during a martial arts tournament, I suffered a complete rupture of my left Achilles tendon. Once the diagnosis was confirmed and the treatment protocol defined, I underwent minimally invasive (percutaneous) surgery at London Bridge Hospital to repair...

Mr Atkinson has operated on my knee twice and I can honestly say, he's one of the very best doctors, providing excellent and safe patient care. Mr Atkinson listened to my concerns prior to surgery and thoroughly explained what would happen during the arthroscopy....

Mr Ghassemi couldn't have been more helpful.  As soon as I saw him, he spotted the severity of my injury and immediately got me the scans and urgent treatment required to ensure I didn't create any further damage. I couldn't fault his service. I'm very grateful to...

Dear Mr Ghassemi, Just a few lines to say thank you for all you have done to enable me to get back on track after the two operations you carried out on both my left and right foot. I had been struggling for some time with regards walking distances, gardening,...

I have suffered with hip and back pain for over three years, but was getting nowhere with previous explorations. I was recommended to see Dr Paul to investigate my problem. He initiated MRI, bone scan and other investigations having, firstly asked me all about my...

From the first time I met Mr Atkinson, he showed me nothing but kindness and consideration.  He was most helpful, explaining everything in detail and listened to my comments. My treatment from beginning to end was excellent. My experience in hospital was so much...

I am a patient, but also a GP.  I do a lot of yoga and also go on walking holidays. I have seen Mr Atkinson both about a hammer toe and cartilage tear in my knee. Mr Atkinson takes a good history and forms his own opinion, but also listens to the concerns of the...

When I first saw Suresh it was about a month after I sustained the injury. During this month I had been to multiple doctors however had been unable to get any certainty around what was wrong, nor any clear treatment plan. I was in considerable pain (particularly...

Mr Atkinson filled me with confidence the first time I saw him. He knew straight away what was wrong with my foot, which other people in the medical profession has misdiagnosed for nearly three years! He is a perfect gentleman.  I would not hesitate to recommend...

After an active week of skateboarding and playing tennis, I suddenly had a sharp pain in my ankle that wouldn't go away. A bleak summer then followed, with no sport. After 4-5 months of physio (& seeing a podiatrist) and showing no sign of improvement, I went...

Dr. Chandrashekar has been brilliant for the entire duration of my diagnosis, treatment and recovery. It was an unusual issue in a very specific area and unlike other consultants who had trouble identifying the problem, he was able to pinpoint it every time we met....

I had a semi-successful ACL graft performed when I was 17 following a rugby accident in Abu Dhabi. After several smaller issues and degradation of the ACL and meniscus over 15 years, I was put in touch with Mr Ian McDermott about the possibility of grafting a new...

I was advised by my GP to see Mr Chandrashekar as my foot didn't appear to be getting any better after being fouled from football. The MRI scan showed I had torn my ATF ligament. We discussed the treatment options, which were surgery, or rest and physio. We agreed...

After not getting the answers I needed from my GP, I was put in touch with Mr Suresh Chandrashekar for a persistent ankle injury that I'd had for a number of months. He immediately knew something wasn't right and his suspicions were confirmed in the scan. He was...

I came to Peter Hill with a torn meniscus in my left leg that had got caught in my joint. I therefore needed surgery. He was everything you would wish for in a doctor and surgeon: reassuring, professional and empathetic. Due to an impending trip, surgery needed to...

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Hi Ian, I am pleased to say that both my knees are doing extremely well and I have had no pain from them since recovering from the arthroscopy.  Last year, I was part of a team who completed a challenging sponsored trek through the Southern Highlands of Iceland,...

The level of care that Ian provides to all his patients is unparalleled. The communication with both patients and practitioners is exemplary. He always finds time to answer questions honestly and clearly, and his attention to detail, when performing surgery is...

After suffering from arthritis in both knees and many arthroscopic procedures, I was recommended by Mr Simon Moyes to Mr Ian McDermott for a total knee replacement on my left knee. Mr McDermott recommend a bespoke ConforMIS knee, which took place at the London...

I was referred to Ian McDermott after my fourth arthroscopy on my right knee, all of which had provided temporary relief at best and, at worst, been a waste of time.  I was fully expecting him to advise that I would have two choices; A) a full knee replacement, or...

I was hesitant to consult a knee surgeon about my arthritic knee because I had heard that knee surgeons only want to do surgery. For this reason, I was pleasantly surprised to find that after carefully going through all the options, Mr McDermott suggested that in...

I would highly recommend Ian McDermott to anybody contemplating knee surgery. His professionalism, attention to detail and knowledge (and experience) of current medical research gave me the confidence to go ahead [with an ACL reconstruction plus meniscal allograft...

While I was living in London to pursue a Master’s degree at the London School of Economics & Political Science, I found Ian at the 31 Old Broad Street practice. My knee had been bothering me quite a bit in the weeks prior and I was feeling increasingly...

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Mr Chandrashekar for my surgery. I’ve never been so well looked after in my life! The whole experience was incredible and I’m so grateful he was my surgeon and consultant. I was really nervous about staying at London Bridge...

Dear Ian Just wanted to say thank you so much for all your expertise in performing my total Knee replacement. Whilst it took time ,my recpovery was so much quicker than several other friends, both male and female who have had the same procdeure, though not with a...