Miss Kathryn McCarthy

Written by a NHS patient at Southmead Hospital

I was given the best care with kindness and dignity, thank you so much

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Written by a NHS patient at Southmead Hospital

I have met Miss McCarthy on several occasions and have always been struck by the way she listens to what I am actually saying. This instantly puts me at ease to answer any questions she may have. I have never felt that any of my questions were stupid or not worth asking. Miss McCarthy always seems to have a plan as how to move forward with my care which I find reassuring, she is a very approachable and understanding person who I feel confident around and with.

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Written by a private patient at Southmead Health Centre

I would highly recommend Dr Katherine McCarthy. She was amazing and I received the best possible treatment. Dr Katherine was professional and kind from our very first meeting. I went to see Dr Katherine, as a private patient at her clinic in Bristol, as I wanted to have three anal skin tags removed. These skin tags have bothered me for many years, they itch and it’s very difficult to get the area completely clean. I was also worried that I would catch them and they would bleed. The removal of anal skin tags is no longer available on the NHS as it is deemed cosmetic, why I don’t know, it’s far from cosmetic in my eyes. I met with Dr Katherine who explained the procedure in great detail and gave me different options, which I really appreciated. She was very knowledgeable, kind, considerate and very helpful. Despite the very personal and intermit area, she made me feel very comfortable. She is a great advocate for sensitive personal issues. I was given a cooling off period of a week, which is very useful and demonstrates that no pressure at any time is put upon the patient to have any procedure carried out. The procedure itself was quick and painless. She spoke to me throughout the procedure and talked me through it, I felt no pain and no discomfort, you can tell she is an expert. The procedure was over very quickly. Afterwards Dr Katherine sent me home with a good after care plan, which painkillers to take and explained just what to expect the following week. Due to her good quality work, I have needed very little pain relief. I have had no trouble sleeping because of the pain. Dr Katherine then phoned me the day after the procedure to check I was doing ok, which I really appreciated. You don’t get that on the NHS! It was such a kind thing to do and it shows the top-class level of care Dr Katherine gives to all her patients. I have a follow up appointment six weeks later, which also shows excellent quality after care. I would highly recommend Dr Katherine. I just wish I had found her years ago. Thank you very much Katherine, you have changed my life for the better.

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Written by a private patient at Southmead Hospital

I wish I had heard about The McCarthy Clinic sooner as Dr Catherine and her nurse were both absolutely brilliant, professional, understanding and considerate. I've wanted an anal skin tag removed since I was 18 which it seemed would/could not be removed either on the NHS or without GA privately (nonsense). It's effected my intermit relationships and is something I've hated for 20 years. From the moment I met Dr Catherine she made me feel total at ease and agreed she could perform the removal without GA (unlike spire) and in clinic. She explained the procedure openly and honestly and made me feel completely at ease and happy. The procedure was quick and painless and I drove home after with no issues at all. Dr Catherine advised on the healing process, when to take meds and numbing cream and what to expect in the week following surrounding healing. Thankfully I healed even better than I hoped for (no doubt down to her handy work) and didn't need pain relief at all. Just day 3 was a little sore as part of the skin healing process but other than that it was perfect. All I can say is that I wish I had met Dr Catherine years before.I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to anyone needed surgery down below. She really listens and is a great advocate for sensitive personal issues that need addressing.

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Written by a NHS patient at Southmead Hospital

On my visit for my treatment feeling a little nervous. I was put at ease as soon as i entered the room, from a friendly reassuring professional doctor and her team thank you

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