Dr Ioannis Ntanos MD, MA, MBA

Written by a private patient at The Pines Hospital

I had surgery on the 24th January 2024 & the whole experience was golden. After a very sleepless night but still looking forward & optimistic for the day I arrived a little earlier than my time of 6:45am, I got to sit in reception at the Pines hospital. I didn't sit too long before I was shown to the ward & room. The Night shift nurse was super nice and informative about everything she was doing before Dr Ntanos came by to do surgery Pen marks. Very straight forward with information previously discussed from my 1st consultation & that I understood everything. He's a kind and genuine doctor & any worries and queries he puts to ease. I was first on the list that day so before I knew it, the Nurses & Anaesthetic team were nice and kept your mind at ease while they got you prepped to go under before I knew it, I woke up in recovery and soon enough back in my room recovering. Dr Ntanos & nurses checked on me throughout the day, I was amazed barely two hours after I woke up. I was doing little walks around the room and admiring how flat I was while getting used to the new change but felt natural. There was a little confusion on if I was staying or leaving but was allowed to go as I was staying in a nearby hotel. We left just after 7pm. It's great that he allows patients to contact him about any queries while recovery. My local GP nurse was worried about a few popped stitches & nipples scabs while getting dressings removed after two weeks. I contacted Dr Ntanos with photos & got reassurance on how to deal with them. Overall I am super grateful for this lifetime changing experience & knew I did the right thing picking one of the best professional Surgeons & Assets to the Trans community. Definitely Recommend Dr Ntano’s for Top surgery!

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Written by a private patient at The Pines Hospital

I had Bilateral Mastectomy with Double Incisions Chest Wall Reconstruction and Free Nipple Grafts with Dr Ntanos on 16th January 2024. I can not fault my experience in any way, shape or form. I had never had surgery before, yet I did not experience a singular moment of anxiety or unease. Every staff member was lovely, easy to talk to, understanding, and had amazing bedside manner. Even the anaesthetists were lovely (they also have a very good fashion sense; clogs and a skull head scarf!) Going under was pretty pleasant in itself. Had a lovely conversation with an anaesthetist before being taken into theatre, he told me detail for detail everything that was going to happen once we walked into theatre, and I felt very at ease. I had a conversation with him and Ntanos about looking at too many cats on the internet, then how my mouth tasted funny, and then I woke up in recovery. I genuinely never felt the general anaesthetic needle go into my arm, I’ve had more painful blood tests. They are truly talented at their job and I could not emphasise enough that if you choose Ntanos, you are in the safest of hands. Ntanos and other nurses came to check on me several times through my stay, and were very good at ensuring I felt comfortable the entire time. I thought I would feel very uncomfortable and upset while Ntanos was drawing on my chest before the surgery, but we had a lovely conversation and it was over before I knew it. I cried tears of joy several times during my stay, and I could not be happier. Thank you to all of the Pines staff for such a beautiful life changing experience. I could not be happier. My one and only criticism; time management may not be the best. I was third on the list of four, and it also took a very long time to know if I was going to be sent home or not. It wasn’t until 23:30 that I was told I’d have to stay over night, which wasn’t ideal because my mother had a 6 hour drive the next day - and it isn’t uncommon for patients/parents to travel long distances to be there. My mother had been there for 17 hours before being able to leave to get some sleep. I think Ntanos needs to be allocated more days in theatre so that the chances of a day surgery are higher, and so Ntanos himself can relax a little. 4 surgeries in one day seems too much for anybody. Thank you so much to everybody for such amazing care, I could not be happier and I can’t wait to see my final results ❤️

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Written by a private patient at The Pines Hospital

I had top surgery from Ioannis Ntanos around a month ago. I was quite nervous as I had never had surgery before and my results were very important to me. Mr Ntanos was very friendly and made me feel a lot more comfortable. He gave me plenty of opportunities to ask questions and always seemed happy to answer. When I had my consultation I was still considering whether I wanted keyhole or double incision surgery and when we spoke about it I didn't feel that I was being led in either direction, he listened to my priorities, gave me more information and accepted my decision so I felt that I was in control and my feelings and concerns were respected. The surgery itself went well, I had no complications and have healed great so far. I am really happy with my experience and my results.

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Written by a private patient at The Pines Hospital

Mr Ntanos was amazing throughout my top surgery process. His calm and welcoming manner instantly put me at ease and made me feel super comfortable from the very start of my first consultation. He is professional and very knowledgeable about the whole trans experience. I am delighted with my surgery results and highly recommend him to anyone seeking top surgery.

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Written by a private patient at The Pines Hospital

A fantastic surgeon! I had my top surgery with him in November 2023. This was my first operation, so to say I was feeling nervous was an understatement. Ended up not being an issue, as Dr. Ntanos managed answer any of the questions I had before I even asked them! The procedure itself was very fast! I went into theatre just after 8am, and I was back in my room for 12pm. After that, Dr. Ntanos frequently visited me and made sure I was feeling okay. He’s always a delight to speak to, and really makes you feel at ease. I always felt I could talk openly and raise concerns if I had any throughout my journey. If you’re considering top surgery, I’d highly recommend Dr. Ntanos!

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