Dr Niven Akotia

Written by a private patient at Springfield Hospital

Dr Akotia was very helpful in telling me everything involved in the procedure and what to expect afterwards as well as how to manage pain relief after. His direct and straightforward approach enabled me to have a clear understanding. I appreciated him coming to check on my twice after the procedure as well. His sense of humour also made me less nervous and the conversation before the anaesthesia was administered helped me to remain calm as it was the first procedure I have had.

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Written by a NHS patient at Springfield Hospital

Dr Niven Akotia was my anaesthetist for my operation at Springfield Hospital. He was absolutely fantastic. I was incredibly nervous with it being my first ever operation and he put me at ease as soon as I met him. He was funny, chatty and overall a lovely doctor. When being put to sleep he kept me distracted the whole time by making me laugh. I didn’t even realise he put the cannula in or the anaesthetic in until I started to drift off. After my operation he came to check on me several times. Made sure I was getting my painkillers and drinking enough water. I honestly can’t thank him enough for making me so at ease for an operation I was so worried for. I 10000% recommend Dr Akotia, he is just absolutely brilliant at his job.

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Written by a private patient at Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford

Dr Niven Akotia was my anaesthetist for a recent procedure, his care was fantastic from start to finish. I usually suffer from sickness with anaesthetic, he arranged for his secretary to call me a week before the procedure to explain what I needed to do before the op with regards to fluids and drinking a sports drink. On the day Dr Akotia made me feel extremely comfortable, he was very attentive, professional and explained everything along the way putting me at ease. I had no sickness whatsoever ever during my recovery which was fantastic.

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Written by a private patient at Springfield Hospital

I suffer with a huge phobia of needles & to say I was extremely nervous would be an understatement. As soon as Niven came to see me before the surgery his smiley face and lovely sense of humour put me at ease straight away, I felt that he really listened to my concerns and dealt with me in the best way possibly by being sympathetic, understanding and also making me laugh! In the end I decided to let him use a cannula rather than the gas mask which I had previously had my mind set on and let me tell you, I did not even feel the cannula go in! The man is magic and I am so thankful that I was lucky enough to have him as my anaesthetist! Thank You Mr Akotia you are amazing at what you do!!

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Written by a private patient at Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford

Considering how nervous I was about having the general anesthetic Dr Akotia was incredibly understanding & totally put my mind at rest. He made me laugh when I thought I would cry, so highly recommended.

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