Professor Irshad Shaikh

Written by a NHS patient at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

My operation (robotic surgery) was undertaken by Mr Irshad Shaikh and his team on the afternoon of 10th May 2023. Once in the operating theatre where given anaesthetic, it felt like only a few seconds until I was unconscious. In the evening, I came round in a bed in the ward. Not very with it, but I do remember that I was expecting to feel more pain, but there was little. Being able to administer pain killer as required was straightforward (although once given an extra dose by a physiotherapist by mistake, who pressed the dispenser button in error, but no harm done). Staff were excellent throughout. The intention was to be discharged within 48 h but this ran on into Saturday (mainly as no one at home to help look after me on Friday). On Saturday morning (when definitely feeling well enough & wanting to leave) departure was in the afternoon due to delays completing discharge papers, simply due to the volume of work being dealt with by the doctors/consultants and nurses at the time. I was picked-up by a friend and driven home on Saturday afternoon. Nearby friends were on hand (a phone call away) Saturday onwards (in case an emergency lift was required to hospital). Sunday morning a friend came round and cooked lunch and dinner, and I was gingerly able to walk about (including up and down stairs). Friends did shopping for me for the first 2 weeks or so, subsequently I quickly became more mobile (out for regular short walks and taken shopping). I was able to drive to my Mum’s house (a distance of 134 miles) at the end of July. Thus overall, my experience was very positive and I felt at ease with Mr Shaikh. I was surprised at how rapidly I became relatively fit again and the speed at which my wounds healed (only a minor problem with one incision that oozed a little; given a 1-week dose of antibiotics by GP and healed up within a few days).

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Written by a NHS patient at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Professor Shaikh was extremely professional and caring from the moment we met him to the moment he gave us the diagnosis. He explained his findings and the options available to us going forward in a caring and informative way and arranged follow up test as required.

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Written by a NHS patient at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

My consultation with Professor Irshad Shaikh was constructive, informative with the manner of a doctor who cared for my welfare. Mrs J King with thanks

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Written by a NHS patient at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

My consultation was very professional and caring. Professor Shaikh asked relevant questions about my past history and current condition, examined me and has referred me for CT scan.

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Written by a NHS patient at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

I first met Professor Shaikh following a routine colonoscopy when I was unexpectedly diagnosed with bowel cancer. The diagnosis was a complete shock to me and his style in delivering the news suited me. His follow up consultation was clear, concise and covered all the questions I had about the diagnosis, treatment plan and recovery. He was very positive about the potential outcome which has been good. I was fortunate to be able to have surgery followed by a virtual nurse, which meant I was discharged within 24 hours and my recovery was at home with the support of the virtual team which made everything more comfortable. Professor Shaikh has been professional, supportive, frank & honest throughout for which I'm grateful.

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