Dr Niven Akotia

Written by a NHS patient at Springfield Hospital

He explained everything very clearly and made sure I understood what he was doing, what was going to happen and how. Such a great doctor who listened to all my anxiety’s and put them at ease. Would recommend to all. Brilliant bedside manner and great sense of humour when needed. Definitely made me chuckle in this not so funny situation.

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Written by a NHS patient at Springfield Hospital

Dr Akotia was very friendly and made me feel very relaxed. He was my anaesthetist for minor surgery and I can't even remember falling asleep! He was very attentive and took the time to talk to me about what was happening before and after surgery.

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Written by a NHS patient at Springfield Hospital

Dr Niven Akotia was amazing at putting me at ease and giving me advice for pain relief after a minor op. I had a serious sexual assault via Rohypnol a few years ago and as such, I had worried for weeks about going under GA. I didn't want to feel woozy and I didn't want to remember anything about my previous assault, I feared I would wake up and have a PTSD response to memories. I had also convinced myself I might not wake up at all, as I had never had GA before. Lot's of 'what if's', lot's of fear of the unknown. ' He spent time listening to me, taking charge through my rambling as I was VERY anxious indeed. He was honest, professional, has a great sense of humour but more than anything he was confident I would be ok and true to his word, I woke up feeling amazing! I can't praise Dr Niven Akotia enough. Thank you so very much

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Written by a private patient at Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford

I have been on 2 occasions to have a fairly small procedure which needed sedation only and i have had Dr. Akotia both times and he immediately puts you at ease with his friendly personality and professional attitude. Everything was explained and i was back in my cubicle before i knew it even though i had been out for a few minutes. Clever!

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Written by a NHS patient at Springfield Hospital

Dr Akotia called me before my admission to hospital. He was so reassuring as I have had a stroke 18 months ago and had corners. The next time I met him was pre op. He was so nice, caring and reassuring, then to the outer operating room. I am scared of needles, but he was marvellous, it never hurt, not even a bruise. After my surgery both him and the surgeon were there. Yet again made me feel at ease about everything. I cannot speak highly enough of my treatment and my experience, and my sincere thanks for their expertise.

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