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Patient Story - Wendy Norman

I recently had spinal surgery (posterior lumbar interbody fusion) and I will be forever grateful to Mr Ghosh for his wonderful work.

For several years I had been suffering with spinal stenosis/spondylolisthesis causing severe back and leg pain and loss of strength and mobility. This was increasingly debilitating, and the situation started to deteriorate rapidly during the 6 months or so prior to my consultation with Mr Ghosh. A previous consultation with another Consultant (completely unrelated to The Spine MDT or Mr Ghosh) had left me fearful of surgery and as conservative management with physiotherapy and exercise had not been successful, I felt I had exhausted my options and would continue to degenerate. Thankfully, it was at this stage that I discovered Mr Ghosh and his Spine MDT practice and, after further research, including his very informative Blog, I consulted Mr Ghosh.

After thorough investigation by Mr Ghosh and following a series of discussions in which he demonstrated not only his exceptional experience, expertise and passion, but also his ability to clearly articulate my options to me and my husband, we decided that surgery was the best option. At all times, Mr Ghosh very kindly explained everything to us in a very down-to-earth and matter-of-fact manner. This was reassuring and very importantly enabled me to face the surgery with calm confidence, knowing that I was in the best possible hands. I am now just over 2 months post-surgery and am overjoyed to be free of the pain that was limiting my life so dramatically.

My strength and mobility are improving, supported by physio and exercise. Mr Ghosh specialises in minimally invasive surgery. This was a great advantage for me, leading to an easier and quicker recovery. Due to the specifics of my situation, I had the surgery at The London Independent Hospital, and the care I received there from all the staff was really excellent. Had I not had surgery, I would have faced a future of increasing pain and disability. Due to the expertise, kindness and care of such a wonderful Surgeon, I am now looking forward with confidence to a good and active future, and cannot thank Mr Ghosh enough for making this possible. I feel privileged to have had Mr Ghosh as my Consultant and Surgeon.

- Wendy Norman

Patient Story - Tony Sims

British boxing coach to: Conor Benn, John Ryder Joe Cordina. Former coach of Anthony Joshua

Before meeting with Anthony Ghosh at The Spine MDT, I was concerned that my career as a boxing trainer could be at risk due to a potentially serious injury to my spine. However, after undergoing a couple of consultations with him, some tests and treatment with his physio partner, I am happy to report that I am back in action and feeling so much better.

The care I received at Spine MDT was truly exceptional. Mr Ghosh and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to helping me achieve a full recovery. Thanks to their expertise, I was able to avoid surgery and get back to training my fighters for their upcoming world title fights.

I highly recommend Spine MDT to anyone dealing with back or spinal issues. Their commitment to patient care is second to none, and I am grateful to have had them on my side during this challenging time.

- Tony Sims

Patient Story - Tina Gough

This is a long review, but the treatment and care received from Mr Ghosh is worthy of a five-minute read!

After months of struggling with increasing pain and apathetic care from another neurosurgeon, I read Mr Gsosh’s reviews which immediately encouraged me to book a consultation. On meeting him, I was struck by his pleasant demeanour and professionalism which instantly put me at ease, and following a comprehensive examination and further imaging, he established the underlying cause of my pain, severe foraminal stenosis impinging the exiting L2 nerve with grade1 spondylolisthesis. We discussed the various conservative measures previously tried, and as a PT I understood the significance of core stabilisation amongst other therapeutic approaches, all of which had been unsuccessful in managing the pain. He explained the surgical options and we agreed to proceed with interbody fusion of L2/3 through a minimally invasive technique.

On the morning of my operation at Chelsfield Park, Mr Ghosh explained the procedure again and told me that he would check in on me when he’d finished operating, which I found very reassuring. Not only did he check in on me that day, but each day I remained in hospital and was always at the end of the phone if/when a complication arose. The surgery itself was a success and although I was not prepared for the level of pain on waking, he and the whole nursing team at Chelsfield Park were amazing.

Following my discharge, I experienced some additional nerve pain, so emailed his secretary Nikki, who again broke the mould by being approachable, helpful and efficient. I was stunned to receive a call from Mr Ghosh on a Saturday evening, apologising for not calling sooner! Again, he was incredibly understanding and kind, providing further advice on how to manage both the pain and my expectations. The first couple of weeks were tough, but within a month I was back at work and even managed a walking holiday! Six months on, I am fully functional and participating in all aspects of physical exercise, even able to perform the more challenging yoga poses.

I’m aware I may sound evangelical about Mr Ghosh, but can attest to his skill, professionalism, humility and empathy; all of which, in my opinion, make him an outstanding surgeon.

- Tina Gough