Miss Natasha Choudhury 2017-09-14 Person 5 5 0

My family and I am extremely grateful to Miss Choudhury for the care and treatment she provided during what was, a very traumatic week earlier in the summer. Quite out of the blue, I had a series of nosebleeds, the likes of which I never imagined were possible! I cannot previously remember having a nosebleed in adult life, and yet over a weekend period, I endured five separate events each lasting for approximately three hours. On each occasion the blood flowed, at what appeared to be, a considerable rate rather than just a drip. My family and I tried in vain to stem the flow by applying pressure, thus we sought assistance from the nearest A&E department at The Princess Royal Hospital, some 45 minutes away from home. The very busy A&E staff did their utmost to help and managed stop the nosebleeds on each visit, but were unable to provide a permanent solution. Apart from the physical discomfort and the apparent scale of blood loss, stress levels were mounting. An appointment to see my GP was hastily arranged and in turn, he swiftly organised a private referral to see Miss Choudhury at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, just two days hence. She was very professional, yet extremely calm and reassuring as I related my tale of woe. After examination utilising a miniature camera, she carefully outlined her recommendations. My questions were thoughtfully answered and we discussed alternative treatments. Miss Choudhury then performed a cauterisation of the offending nasal vessel. The procedure was both quick and painless under local anaesthetic. I am delighted to say that the treatment was successful and that three months on, I have had no reoccurrence. Two follow-up appointments were arranged with Miss Choudhury over this period, when she completed thorough examinations. She took time to explain her findings with a positivity that puts one's mind at ease. Before finally discharging me, Miss Choudhury made it clear that she would always be available to listen to any concerns that I have going forward.