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Dr Ilan Lieberman
2016-01-24
Person
5
5
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24th January 2016
I have been a patient of Dr Lieberman's since 2013. I was referred to him after sustaining a significant thoracic back injury in a road traffic accident. I was unable to sleep or drive due to my symptoms. As a previously very fit and sporty young person I felt that Dr Lieberman empathised with my frustration. He is always extremely respectful and very straight to the point. I have had multiple procedures under the care of Dr Lieberman and he has always inspired me with complete confidence and trust. If it wasn't for the care and perseverance of Dr L in trying various treatments I don't think I'd be where I am now. I would wholeheartedly recommend this Clinician to any friend or relative.
Dr Ilan Lieberman
2016-01-14
Person
1
5
0
14th January 2016
I left this doctor In tears. And in no way shape or form did he give any details of how to manage my pain. After waiting 4 months for this appointment I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. I started to state where my pain was and never got off my first symptom before he cut me off, questioning the diagnosis I had from another Doctor. I tried to ask him if I could do anything to help the pain myself and the only information he gave me was to try Polar tis which would then fix itself within 5 years. I don't believe he listened to anything I had to say and didn't greet me straight away until he finished playing with he's mobile phone. I left this so called appointment feeling none the wiser and even more confused than when I arrived.
15th January 2016
Response from Dr Ilan Lieberman
Hi Although I don't recall this particular consultation I am really sorry to read that you were dissatisified with the consultation & I appologise for that. Its never my intention to deliberately upset people or spend inadequate time with them although this has clearly occured in your case. As you can read all of my previous feedback has been very positive and the nature of this type of anonymous feedback is that it's open to all and from my perspective enables the clinician to be reflective about their practice. So thank you for taking the time to feedback, even though it made uncomfortable reading. If you wish I'd be happy to see you again and see if we can achieve a more helpful outcome. No hard feelings. With regards to the phone, I dont have a "bleep" and the expected way for me to be available for advice to other healthcare professionals, patients and sadly my managers is though my phone. The nature of my practice means that on some occasions I can't just switch the phone off as much as I would like to. It's also important to appreciate that sometimes consultations within the context of the management of chronic pain can be distressing and may challenge views, cognitions, behaviours, beliefs and previous diagnoses. I appreciate that can be a very challenging experience. Clearly the outcome for you on your visit was not what you had hope for or expected & if we meet in the future I'm confident that we can achieve a better outcome for you. I hope the Pilates classes are helping. BW Dr Lieberman.
Dr Ilan Lieberman
2016-01-11
Person
5
5
0
11th January 2016
Feedback for Pain Clinic with Dr Lieberman
I suffer from 3 different chronic and largely untreatable pain conditions as a result of MS. They are all life inhibiting and are only ever going to worsen. Before coming to the Wythenshawe pain clinic I have seen and been written off by another pain clinic, two neurosurgeons, had two unsuccessful and damaging brain procedures, been told I had exhausted all available medications and would have to learn to live with the pain.
I, therefore, cannot convey the delight to be seen by Dr Lieberman. While he has been totally upfront about the likely low outcomes from other treatments he has provided a varied treatment plan with options and previously unexplored medications. It is so refreshing to see someone who thinks outside the box; does research on new treatments; appreciates what it means to live with chronic, unending agony; and most importantly can communicate all of that concisely and with consideration.
Both he and his team have been helpful, efficient and have an amazing turn around time. Unlike my previous experiences, I have not been left for months on ineffective medications, I have not had to wait for hospital to GP communications before accessing medications, I have not been told my symptoms do not fit. Instead, I have been treated like a person with a lifelong affliction. Both Dr Lieberman and myself recognise that this isn't going to be cured but giving up is also not an option.
I have hope again and that has value beyond measure.
Dr Ilan Lieberman
2015-12-19
Person
5
5
0
19th December 2015
I attend the Pain clinic every ten weeks to have my morphine pump refilled. Dr Liberman leads a well managed and courteous hospital team of nurses and specialists. I find the team to be extremely helpful, kind and considerate to my needs. They always make sure that I am aware of what is happening during the course of the procedure and Dr Liberman has a great sense of humour which helps me to relax. The pain clinic is run on a professional and caring manner and I therefore have no suggestions as to how it could improve. Obviously there are occasional times when I might have to wait longer then expected but there are always good reasons for this which is explained.
Dr Ilan Lieberman
2015-12-14
Person
5
5
0
14th December 2015
Having suffered with severe back pain for several years I have now been seeing Dr. Lieberman for over 2 years. Without his help & support I don't know how I would have coped. I'm quite an anxious person but Dr. Lieberman always makes me feel at ease listening to any concerns I have and helping me through.
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- Pain medicine
Profile
I am a full time consultant in Pain Medicine, I am both proud and privileged to work within the NHS at University Hospitals of South Manchester NHS Trust, where I have worked in the Pain Medicine Clinic since 2001. I also see patients on a private basis. I look after patients with the following types of problems. Back pain, neck pain, neuropathic pain syndromes, myofascial pain syndromes, central sensitization, phantom pain, complex regional pain syndromes, CRPS, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathic pain, MS related pain, Refractory Angina,Whiplash. I undertake spinal injections on a regular basis including cervical and lumbar epidurals, facet injections, facet denervation for chronic back pain, knee joint denervation for chronic knee pain, stellate ganglion blocks, botox and steroid trigger point injections for myofascial pain.
I work within a multidisciplinary team and teach on our group based pain management program.