Mr Philip Heaton

Written by a NHS patient at Fitzwilliam Hospital

I had a total hip replacement carried out by Mr Heaton at Grantham Hospital in October 2023. At the initial out patient appointment Mr Heaton explained to me the issues and the treatment recommended and gave me a timescale for surgery. The operation was carried out very successfully. I was seen by Mr Heaton in his outpatient clinic when he clarified any questions I had and showed me the X rays of the new hip. I was extremely satisfied with the professional way I was treated by Mr Heaton and express my thanks to him and the Team at Grantham hospital for their care and kindness.

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Written by a NHS patient at Grantham Ooh

Had a hip replacement in November ,Did a great job 1st class doctor ,and the follow up appointment I was able to see him for check up , I'm now recovering and will be hopefully having my second hip replacement by Mr Heaton

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Written by a NHS patient at Grantham and District Hospital

This doctor was polite, patient, caring and efficient. I only waited six weeks for my hip operation and I have been delighted with the results. I am now out of pain, walking normally and legs are now both the same length again. I would recommend Mr Heaton and Grantham Hospital, where nobody could have been kinder, to anyone.

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Written by a NHS patient at Grantham and District Hospital

From pre assessment to the follow up appointment I found this consultant to be excellent. I was listened to and my concerns were addressed. My operation went well and after care at Grantham was excellent.

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Written by a NHS patient at Grantham and District Hospital

Although my co- morbidities would make any operation undertaken difficult Mr Heaton undertook my knee replacement despite this. My hospital stay was initially meant to be 24hrs but due to aforementioned issues it ended up being 6 days but Mr Heaton still confident all would be well. This encouragement spurred me on. Was discharged on an A frame which helped for the first week when I then transferred to a rollator. This allowed me to go out for short walks to my local shop with a seat to rest on when necessary and which also became a shopping trolley when seat not required. By week 3 I transferred to elbow crutches to move a bit quicker while still getting exercise and also visited physio. She was very surprised at the movement I had in my knee at that point given my age of 72 yrs and several other health issues. By week 4 I was using 1walking stick then when visiting physio on week 5 I had no walking aids at all and although 1 more session was agreed for early in the new year it was felt it may not be required. On my follow up appointment with Mr Heaton after 6 weeks post op I was shown the before and after x-rays of my knee. It was remarkable seeing the difference where initially my knee was bone on bone and caused great difficulty with walking whereas now there was a fairly large gap and the ability to move the knee without causing pain. Mr Heaton agreed the operation, despite several other health issues, had been a total success in a very short space of time so discharged me with advice to get back in touch if any problems do arise. I know that given time my other knee will require the same treatment but would approach that operation with much more confidence, especially if this was also being operated on by Mr Heaton. Can’t sing his praises more highly and would certainly recommend Mr Heaton and his skills to anyone else needing his specialised input as this operation has certainly put a step back into this 72 year old lady! Thank you so much.

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