Mr Adam Ajis

Written by a patient at Goring Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

I am a 60 year old lady who has always been fit and active. I had a consultation with Mr Ajis in October 2017 following more and more discomfort with Hallux Ridigus on both feet. I was very apprehensive before the consultation but Mr Ajis immediately put me at ease with his calm and reassuring manner. He informed me he could carry out keyhole surgery (Cheilectomy) under general anaesthetic to remove the Hallux Rigidus on both feet and assured me that I would be mobile almost immediately. In January 2018, I had my operation at 8am and was back in my room before 9am. The anaesthetist and all the staff at Goring Hall Hospital were excellent. After a nice cup of tea, the recovery from the general anaesthetic was very quick. The Physio arrived very soon after and had me on my feet and walking in some special shoes. I was amazed to be walking so quickly and not long after was released from hospital. I walked to the car in my new special shoes to be taken home to rest. I rested with my feet up for 3 days then followed the exercise programme and other advice Mr Ajis gave me. I have recovered extremely well and cannot believe the pain I had been experiencing had vanished and the flexibility in both big toes are amazing. Four months later, I am able to put on normal shoes without any pain or discomfort, I can walk up to 5 miles at a good pace. I have just returned from a holiday and was delighted to show off my new beautiful feet. I wish to personally thank Mr Ajis for his expertise, kindness and for the operation that has allowed me to walk pain free again. Thank you. Helen Arnold

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Written by a patient at The Chichester Nuffield Hospital

I have been under the care of Mr Ajis for the past two years, during which time I have had two operations. I have arthritis in my big toe, which doesn't sound too serious but which has caused me great distress as I was unable to walk any distance without severe pain. Mr Ajis has always been very encouraging and always gave me the confidence to believe that he could sort problem out in the end. Three months after the second operation I am now walking almost normally and although not totally pain free, I am hoping that it will improve even more over the next few months. The worsening arthritis means that I may have to have more treatment further down the road, and if I do, I will definitely be going back to Mr Ajis. I am very grateful to you, Mr Ajis, for your kindness and your skill.

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Written by a patient at Goring Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Mr Ajis explained what would happen and answered my questions helpfully. Both surgeries went without problems and I recovered very well and speedily.

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Written by a patient at The Chichester Nuffield Hospital

I am not qualified to comment upon this Surgeons competency but if results are indicative then he is very very good. I expected a lot of pain from my foot operation whereas I had little or no pain. He accomplished exactly what he set out to do, what more would a patient wish for? Adam Ajis is approachable and easy easy to talk to. A skill some surgeons do not possess. He is able and willing to discuss and explain in language understandable to the average layman the precise problem you have and how he is going to deal with it.I am impressed. I have already 'referred' a friend to him who is equally impressed. At the Nuffield Chichester he is supported by a very professional team in whom I have the greatest confidence. John Moore. Aldwick, Bognor Regis.

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Written by a patient at Goring Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Until this year I was a keen walker, regularly walking 12 miles plus. Then my toes started gripping the ground when I walked. This got worse and worse until I could no longer walk. There was no improvement after conservative treatment so I went to see Mr. Ajis. His examination was thorough, and he listened to what I had to say. I had an MRI the next day, which showed a bone spur behind my ankle pushing on one of my tendons. Mr. Ajis performed a hind foot excision stieda process (removing the bone spur) by keyhole surgery. From my understanding, very few people specialize in keyhole surgery in the hind foot, but Mr. Ajis reassured me he had a lot of experience with this procedure. It is 6 weeks after surgery and I have full range of motion and can already walk for up to an hour a day and continue to improve. I would recommend Mr. Ajis as I am very pleased with my progress. Also he was thorough, knowledgeable and explained everything clearly to me. Thank you!

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