Dr Winston De Mello

I am so sorry to be reading about Dr De Mello's retirement. I am thankful for having been treated by him. He had Understanding and Empathy. Its was a safe place when you attended . Dr De Mello always reviewed me and was honest about my future regarding pain. So I would like to thank him for everything he tried regarding pain. He will be missed. A extremely good Doctor. Thank you. B St John

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I want to add my upset at hearing that Dr De Mello has retired. I had a pain management nurse telephone appointment today when I was told of his retirement. You couldn't wish for a more genuine, sympathetic and capable Dr. I didn't need any injections ,thank goodness, but I did need his understanding, specialist advice and support. He was a joy to meet and I wish him well in his retirement. Susan Brook

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Devastated to learn today that Winston de Mello has retired. I was in a very bad place when I first met him many years ago. He was inspirational and he put me on the path to wellness. Although I will never be totally recovered his physical interventions coupled with strategies for coping have been a life saver to me. He never failed to listen and to ask about my husband who has multiple health issues. What a guy. I will miss him. It sounds odd but the way he worked made it a pleasure going seeing him. B. McCormack

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I have a yearly impar ganglion block with Dr De Mello and he's the best thing that has happened to me. I spent 18 months at home and lost my sense of self during that time as I couldn't focus on anything other than the pain. The lead up to seeing Dr De Mello I had numerous tests and appointments trying to figure out where and why there was so much pain. My first appointment he suggested trying the pain injection and seeing if it made a difference as still we weren't sure why there was pain. He arranged a second consultation immediatley so we could check the effectiveness of the injection. After the first injection I ran for the first time and remember crying with how happy I felt that there was no pain in two years. The pain came back within 3 months and I had to repeat the injection but Dr De Mello reassured me that the second injection will be effective for longer and since then I've seen him yearly. He was absolutely great, remembered me at each appointment (difficult when you have so many patients), listened to my symptoms and discussed options, made me feel at ease during the injections, reassured me that we'll work out the problem and find a solution. What an absolute gem. I've recently found out that he has retired and am sorry that the NHS has lost an absolutely brilliant doctor. I am very happy for him so that he can dedicate time to himself and his own life. He's helped so many people and I really hope he realises how valued he is by all those that he has helped.

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I have just found out that Winston de Mello has retired from UHSM. This represents a sad loss to the hospital and to his many patients. I wish him well in his retirement and hope he can now enjoy time and good health for himself. Ps it is very distressing that I have not reviewed and communication from UHSM informing me of Dr de Mellos’ retirement and what is to happen to his patient list.

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