Professor Irshad Shaikh

Written by a NHS patient at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Doctor who knows his patients well and takes the time to listen to their stories.

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Written by a private patient at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Professor Shaikh and his team were very efficient and knowledgeable and explained everything in great detail to reassure me of the procedure and next steps. As a very nervous patient, I was extremely grateful that he managed to see and remove my very small polyp - reducing the likelihood of further issues. Thank you.

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Written by a NHS patient at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

I had a private consultation with Professor Shaikh and was greatly impressed by his knowledge of developing robotic surgery and how this could apply to my condition. He exuded an enthusiastic manner and answered my questions, reassuring me that with my general level of fitness and diet the operation shouldn't prove to be a major issue. I left the consultation with a feeling of complete confidence and that this surgeon would be the one to operate on me. After the operation, Professor Shaikh took the trouble to visit the ward to have a chat about the operation and to assess how I was feeling. Shortly before my discharge, he happened to come over again and said that because my blood-haemoglobin levels were rising, I could be discharged the follow day. My advice to other potential clients of Professor Shaikh would be to think through the operation trying to visualise what is going to happen, and the issues arising from it and to frame your questions accordingly. I wrote to his NHS secretary before the operation with a list of questions and these were answered promptly. In addition, have questions ready during post-operative recovery even if they amount to something simple and obvious. With answers you can plan the next few weeks without there being any surprises: knowledge is power.

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Written by a private patient at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Professor Shaikh is extremely professional & thorough whilst at the same time being very friendly & was able to put me at ease instantly for an appointment for which I was a little anxious. I was very confident in his abilities & felt in extremely capable hands. I ‘look forward’ to our follow-up!

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Written by a private patient at Spire Norwich Hospital

Professor Shaikh, made me feel very comfortable and at ease in the appointments and the procedure I had.

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