Dr Donogh McKeogh 2018-02-08 Person 5 5 0

Dr McKeogh saw my partner in his Cardiology clinic at Bronglais after a GP referral. The appointment was within a month of the original referral and, at that appointment, a further appointment was made for my partner to have a Catheter Angiogram at the Medical Day Unit in West Wales General Hospital (Glangwili). We were given a choice of three dates, all within a month and opted for the middle slot, less than two weeks after the consultation. This followed an explanation of several possible diagnostic options and their pros and cons. Although not a clinician myself I have worked in the healthcare field and have had first hand experience of many doctors and consultants. I have to say, I was very impressed with Dr McKeogh. His explanation of the procedure was precise and complete and he not only explained the procedure but all the possible risks and their implications. When you are told that the procedure has a slight risk (1 in 1000) of triggering a heart attack or a stroke you do initially have one or two reservations but, as he quite rightly pointed out, where better to have that happen than on the table with a cardiologist and his team in attendance rather than at home. an hour away from the nearest hospital. The procedure went very smoothly with no complications and, as it turns out, it would appear that her ongoing chest pains are most definitely not cardiac in origin. In Dr McKeogh's words, "for someone of your age with a twenty year history of diabetes, you have a 'disgustingly healthy' heart!" No blinding with science or baffling with bull****, Dr McKeogh explains clearly, succinctly and in language you can understand, discusses all the issues and puts your mind completely at ease. Given the choice of a minimally invasive procedure (with almost no risk at all) but possibly ambiguous results or the recommended course of action with a slightly higher risk but clear and almost instant results, we took his advice and opted for the angiogram. We needn't have worried. Dr McKeogh and all his support team at the MDU were absolutely first class and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others. It is back to the GP again for ongoing investigation into the chest pains, but with Dr McKeogh's reassurance that it is not at all heart-related, that is a huge worry lifted from her mind.