Dr Syed Ahsan

Written by a patient at The Cavell Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Dr. Syed Ahsan looked after me in 2015/early 2016 when I was diagnosed with atrial flutter. He had a very calming influence, explained everything in great detail, was always happy to answer questions, both in person and by e-mail and has an extremely pleasant, caring attitude. He carried out a cardiac ablation at The Wellington in August 2015 and this procedure was completely successful. I cannot recommend him more highly and, in fact, have recently suggested a friend saw him and she, too, was completely happy with his care. My husband likes to accompany me to appointments and, like me, he was also impressed by Dr. Ahsan' friendly approach, particularly as at that time a close friend was dying and he always remembered to ask how things were. This may sound like a small thing but it all makes a difference when you have health concernsyourself. To sum up I cannot recommend Dr. Syed Ahsan more highly than I have tried to convey.

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Written by a patient at St Bartholomew's Hospital

I was recommended to Dr Syed Ahsan for a ventricular arrhythmia. During my care Dr Ahsan provided advice and explained the implications of the diagnosis with a calm and re-assuring manner. After diagnosis my treatment required a catheter ablation which was undertaken by Dr Ahsan under a local anaesthetic. During this 3 hour procedure (which incidentally was quite fascinating!) his calm manner remained re-assuring throughout, taking time to answer any questions I had. Although I will likely require a further round of ablation (it was explained to me that it may take up to 3 goes) I have no anxiety regarding the follow-up procedures. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Dr Ahsan to anyone needing the advice of an Electrophysiologist.

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Written by a carer at Spire St Anthony's Hospital

I saw Dr Ahsan at St Anthony's Hospital following a referral from my GP as I had an irregular heart beat and associated problems. Dr Ahsan listened carefully to all I said and explained in detail what he thought the problem was and his proposed plan of action. He was prepared to spend as long as I needed to understand what he was saying. After various tests he decided I needed surgery and very quickly arranged for me to se a colleague of his , An excellent Surgeon, who very soon carried out a double Heart bypass , from which I quickly recovered. I am currently seeing Dr Ahsan for follow up treatment and couldn't be happier with the care I have received .

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Written by a patient at St Bartholomew's Hospital

An excellent doctor with a very good bedside manner who explains things clearly and answers any questions without appearing superior to the patient. When I have outpatient appointments I always see Dr Ahsan, not anyone else in his team. He always dictates the outpatient letter at the end of the consultation which helps to confirm what has been said. He does not spend time during the consultation looking at the computer screen. This has happened with some other doctors and seems rude to me. Dr Ahsan gives the best possible care so there are no suggestions for improvement. Keep doing the same and thank you for his care.

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Written by a patient at The Wellington Hospital

Dr Ahsan has a distinctive and rare combination of qualities. He is highly skilled technically and is a talented cardiologist working at the cutting edge of his specialty. He demonstrates an astute attentiveness and has a gentle manner. He is very perceptive, calm and considerate. He conveys a quiet confidence in that he is both open minded but clear minded. He is approachable, available when needed, and responsive to emails/calls. He explains the rationale for his decisions in a way that is easily accessible; nothing seems too much for him. He gives the feeling that he has the time to consider all the relevant issues. For these reasons, I trust his judgement implicitly and would unreservedly recommend him to colleagues or friends. As a health professional myself, I have assessed many people and trained many doctors. In my opinion, he is an exceptional clinician and his practice is extraordinary . As far as I am concerned, he has managed my situation impeccably and I cannot fault it. What is just so impressive is his sound, supportive and appropriately optimistic management when things are perhaps not going as well as one might like. This is extremely reassuring as he appreciates the necessity of integrating the psychological aspects of care with the physical problems. He treats members of his team with respect and is remarkably unassuming. To summarize, I would describe Dr Ahsan as an outstanding clinician who has helped to restore my confidence and transformed how I was feeling in many respects. This has re-affirmed my belief in the potential of medicine, in the power of the right word at the right time, and in the value of kindness.

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