Martin Kurzer

Written by a patient at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

I saw Mr Kurzer for a second opinion, following 2 separate surgical interventions for an inguinal hernia and a recommendation that I should have further surgery after continuing pain. I wanted advice on whether this was a sensible course of action. He was extremely helpful, sympathetic and easy to talk to. He spent a considerable amount of time with me, hearing the full details of my case and asking questions. He then gave me excellent, clear advice that has avoided me having further surgery. My pain has been receding and I am incredibly grateful to him for the advice that he gave. I am aware that I can go back to him for further help should I need it and this is greatly reassuring. I would highly recommend him.

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Written by a patient at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

Found Mr Kurzer to be totally professional empathetic and a thoroughly fantastic person to deal with . From our first meeting had the utmost confidence in him and was totally satisfied with the surgery and the pre op and post op care at St John and St Elizabeth hospital. Felt confident in a safe pair of hands and was more than satisfied

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Written by a patient at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

I am an 83-year-old man living in Wiltshire UK. In 2016 my left inguinal hernia was repaired by a general surgeon chosen by my private insurer AXA-PPP ("open referral" system). In May 2019 it came undone. My GP could not guarantee an NHS fix before my planned trip to the US, so I decided to self pay. Impressed by London Hernia's website, I met with Martin Kurzer and was even more impressed by his knowledge, experience and care. I traveled to London the day before for my pre-op assessment at St John's and St Elizabeth's Hospital and reported the next morning at 7am. I had an open cut mesh repair under general anaesthetic with an overnight stay. The next morning Mr Kurzer removed the drain tube, checked me out and said I was OK to go home. I caught the Jubilee line to Waterloo, then the train home and was met by my wife at the station. Compared with my 2016 operation, this has been a miracle. Then I was in agony whenever I changed from sitting to standing and vice versa, and painkillers (ibuprofin, paracetemol) didn't do anything. This time I have had no pain and therefore no painkillers - none! A slight dull ache disappeared after three days. Three days after the op I drove 40 minutes to do my normal 7-hour stint as a museum room guide. I am walking every day because Mr Kurzer says I should avoid the gym for a month. The bandage is off and life is already back to normal. I am a model for life drawing classes, and a week's time will pose in the nude, and I doubt that the artists will be able to spot the scar! When he opened me up, Mr Kurzer discovered that the old mesh repair had pulled away from the hernia; he decided to leave it rather than risk the trauma of removing it. He assured me that his won't, and I'm sure he's right. The moral of this story is clear: if you want a quality job done, find a surgeon who specialises in your operation, not a generalist who does all sorts. I cannot recommend too highly London Hernia and Mr Kurzer. He is highly qualified and experienced, friendly and caring, as are the nursing and other staff at St John's and St Elizabeth's hospital. This has been an eye-opener for me, a richly rewarding experience.

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Written by a patient at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

Two successful inguinal hernia repairs, well worth traveling to London from USA to be seen by the great Mr. Kurzer, both times 6 years apart.

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Written by a patient at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

I have a lot of admiration for Martin and his excellent staff. The professional approach and personal care was outstanding. I had been messed about by a private practice, care not to mention, for weeks which led to months and was fed up. Being self employed and unable to continue with my labour intensive occupation, I approached Martin and the whole matter was sorted in the manner you come to expect from Professionals. Certainly I conduct my own business in this manner. Martin is friendly and put my mind at ease and I felt welcome and very well looked after. Thank you Martin and all involved. Best wishes Pete.

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