Dr Andreas Polychronis

Dr Andreas Polychronis 2019-10-25 Person 1 5 0

The Doctors manner is totally disgusting he gives the impression he just doesn’t care my Daughter and myself came away totally distraught thinking my time was up after my scan results. Going as far as seeing my gp to discuss the results as far as she could see the scan was not as bad as he gave the impression and 4 weeks later at my next appointment he says he’s not sure of results. Personally I think this Doctor needs to take a long look at himself and his attitude to his cancer patients. Not once in 12 months have I felt comfortable asking questions on my condition to this Doctor but have been able to ask my other Doctors. If I new how to go about it I would ask to be referred to another Doctor.

Dr Andreas Polychronis 2019-07-19 Person 1 5 0

When this doctor gave me my prognosis of terminal colon cancer I was more upset with his manner towards me rather than the actual prognosis which I half expected. My sister had questions such as whether I would be eligible for clinical trials and wanted to understand why radiotherapy was not an option for me. This doctor became very annoyed and gave us no time to explain to us why there were no options. My sister and I left in tears. The treatment received from this doctor at Lister Macmillan is just unforgiveable and unacceptable.

Dr Andreas Polychronis 2018-12-08 Person 1 5 0

A very rushed doctor with a shocking bedside manner. This doctor gave my wife 3 months to live in a very matter of fact way. This was 2.5 years ago, and since then we have moved to a different hospital who were able to offer the same standard of chemotherapy and radiotherapy available across England on the NHS. Our current hospital has a supportive environment with a supportive cancer doctor who has the ability to speak to my wife & I and explain the current position and provide answers to our questions without becoming flustered and impatient, and who isn’t keen to write my wife off and quickly move through his clinic as if it is a tick in a box exercise. Dr Polychronis had no time for my wife with stage IV bowel cancer. If we hadn’t of seen our GP for a second opinion referral then my lovely wife would likely not be here today enjoying life. In the last 18 months my wife and I have become great grandparents, we have had wonderful holidays in between blocks of chemotherapy and have an amazing life together. Forget statistics and blanket timescales, people with cancer are individuals and should be treated as individuals.

Dr Andreas Polychronis 2018-09-24 Person 5 5 0

Dr Polychronis is an amazing oncologist. I'm shocked with the negative comments I read but I guess you can't please everyone in life. When my wife was diagnosed with lung cancer by Dr Roberts at the King Edward Hospital he dismissed us after telling us she had 3 months to live. Dr P gave us hope and we are here 3 and a half years later to tell the tale. He is frequently rushed in his morning clinic but thats not surprising seeing his packed waiting room every week. He always welcomes us with a smile and always listened to my wife's problems. Unlike other doctors, he frequently has solutions up his sleeve which is a reflection of his extensive medical knowledge and experience. He is polite, shows empathy and has a great sense of humour. He is very well respected by his colleagues at Mount Vernon as we found out when he sent my wife for radiotherapy. We have only praise for Dr P and are very thankful for keeping my wife alive.

Dr Andreas Polychronis 2018-01-06 Person 1 5 0

Have met Mr Polychronis 3 times now. Unfortunately lacks attention to detail and isn't prepared for planned appointments. Becomes frustrated when general concerns and questions are raised relating to the illness & discussions about options. His frustration is also visible through facial expressions (face pulling) and body language. Can be very sharp with responses, so his soft skills need improvement. He is not really in the room and appears to be distracted as if he needs to be elsewhere. This is not the expectation of a Medical Oncologist interacting with unwell cancer patients and their carers/family members. My opinions may sound like a character assassination against Mr Polychronis, but this is the reality of the behaviours witnessed across 3 separate appointments. Things are hard enough for cancer patients. Time to change.