Martin Kurzer 2019-09-17 Person 5 5 0

I recently had an open repair of an umbilical hernia, under general anaesthetic, by Martin Kurzer. I had absolutely amazing treatment from beginning to end. I am a 69 year old doctor, still working full-time in hospital. My local surgeons are all excellent but I prefer the anonymity of going to hospital where I'm not known if I require any surgical treatment. It was immediately apparent during my first consultation that Martin is that rare combination of a kind, compassionate, excellent communicator as well as a first-class surgeon. Everything was explained perfectly to me.The date of the operation was brought forward at my request by his highly efficient secretary, Margaret. All my dealings with her were also first class. All of the staff with whom I came into contact at the St John and Elizabeth Hospital were excellent and I felt I was in very capable hands. I stayed overnight as the operation was late afternoon under general anaesthetic. The anaesthetist, whose name I'm afraid I forget, was excellent. I had absolutely no untoward effects from the general anaesthetic. Martin came to see me the following morning and I was discharged with a full explanation of post-operative care. I would like to pay special tribute to the nursing staff, all of whom were extremely competent and a pleasure to be with. My room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. I suppose if I was to be picky, the menu for the evening meal was perhaps a bit limited and there was no wine list! This is probably, though, because most of the patients are day cases there and, embarrassingly, it was only as I looked at the post-operative instructions the following evening in my favourite Italian restaurant (Enoteca Turi) on my third glass of wine that I remembered I was not supposed to have had any alcohol for 24-hours following the GA! Anyway, regardless, I suffered no ill effects! I didn't require any analgesia following the operation and two weeks down the line feel absolutely 100% fit. I cannot recommend Martin Kurzer highly enough. He is an outstanding surgeon and his team are equally as excellent.