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Miss Iona Collins Spinal Surgeon
2019-08-29
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29th August 2019
After an unfortunate long wait, for both the MRI and then to see this spine specialist, (who I can't praise highly enough), I now have someone who totally understands and can start to treat and try to rectify my disc problem. My GP's literally failed me, physio made things worse and then Iona stepped in like an angel.
This doctor is professional, passionate and thoroughly meticulous in her care. You are in good hands if you are lucky enough to be seen by her.
Funding for the NHS needs protecting and increasing to stop unnecessary waiting times and to make sure that the best care is made available. Caring for each other is what makes the UK and it's NHS special and leads the way for the world, to learn to from our example. The very brake that unabridged capitalism needs, is the National Health Service that we started under Bevin and is perhaps our greatest national achievement.
Miss Iona Collins Spinal Surgeon
2019-08-07
Person
5
5
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7th August 2019
Lovely specialist, explains things really and what your options are.
I’ve never seen a specialist type her own letters while you’re there too. Very efficient use of NHS funds
Miss Iona Collins Spinal Surgeon
2019-08-02
Person
5
5
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2nd August 2019
A totally practical and down to earth person who explained everything in easily understood terms ,also gave me great advice on how to manage my back and posture for the future.My life is now back to normal thanks to Iona I can’t ever be thankful enough
Miss Iona Collins Spinal Surgeon
2019-07-17
Person
5
5
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17th July 2019
After a back fusion operation which greatly improved my sciatica and quality of life miss collins gave superb aftercare.
Miss Iona Collins Spinal Surgeon
2019-07-16
Person
5
5
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16th July 2019
Miss Collins has my complete trust. she is a lovely person, and is always clear about what is going on. I always feel understood, and leave feeling like everything that could or needs to have been done, has been.
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I am a Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon with a full time NHS practice based in Morriston Hospital, Swansea. The Swansea- based spinal service geographically serves the population of South West Wales from Bridgend to Aberystwyth.
I grew up in Llantrisant, South Wales and I was educated through the Welsh language education system. I subsequently moved to London and graduated from St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in 1996 with MBBS and BMedSci(Hons) degrees.
I completed my basic surgical training in 1997 in Oxford, gaining my MRCS certification. I then pursued orthopaedic specialisation firstly in New Zealand and then Scotland, before commencing a 6 year orthopaedic training rotation back in Oxford in 2002.
In 2006, following my FRCS(Orth) examinations, I chose to sub-specialise my further training purely in spinal surgery. My spinal fellowships were based in Oxford, Nottingham and Sydney, Australia, totalling two years.
I returned from Sydney in 2008 to take up my first consultant position at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham. The opportunity to be a founding member of the newly-opened spinal unit in Swansea brought me back to my homeland of South Wales in 2011.
I have experience of delivering fully comprehensive spinal care, from cervical spine to sacrum. I offer clinical consultations, spinal expert witness services, spinal surgery, spinal injections and spinal cementing procedures along with appropriate aftercare. I have experience of spinal problems relating to physical training having been a keen sportswoman (Women’s captain St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Rowing Club, member of Lea Rowing club, Women’s vice-captain St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Squash club and member of Bicester Hockey club while training in Oxford).
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