Mr Alexander Hotouras

Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

Mr Hotouras operated on my wife performing a laporoscopic sigmoid colectomy after three attacks of diverticulitis, each requiring an emergency admission for treatment with I-V antibiotics The operation was difficult and my wife had been prepared to expect a diversionary ileostomy but Mr Hotouras was able to perform a successful anastomosis without the need for this. The operation has been very successful, her health is steadily improving and she is slowly regaining the 20% of her body weight lost before the operation. We first met Mr Hotouras during the third emergency admission. Jane had been looked after by his consultant colleagues and the junior doctors on the team and had received excellent care, but he was asked to take over her care when the decision was made that an operation to remove the diseased section of colon was necessary. He gave advance notice when he was coming to see her on the surgical assessment ward so that I could be present and as a retired consultant surgeon I greatly appreciated this. He has a kind, sympathetic bedside manner and my wife and I were both impressed and had full confidence in the treatment plan proposed. She was booked to come in for her operation in three weeks time with antibiotic treatment over this period to prevent a further bout of diverticulitis and to reduce the inflammation at the site which would facilitate the operation. The operation took place on Feb. 8th and took 5 hours but was a complete success. After 2 days in ITU she was returned to the surgical ward but it took a further 2 weeks before she was well enough to be discharged home because of chest complications and then she was re-admitted with asthma and a chest infection and was found to have contracted influenza A. After a week’s treatment with steroids and antibiotics she recovered and is making steady progress at home convalescing. Throughout the recovery period in hospital Mr Hotouras and his medical and nursing staff provided excellent post-operative care and I was particularly grateful for the regular briefings on her progress. Without the surgical treatment performed so well by Mr Hotouras we are convinced that recurrent attacks of diverticulitis would have had a fatal outcome and we and the rest of our family will be for ever grateful.

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Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

Such an amazing Doctor! Very informative and caring. Very reassuring and presented me with a clear plan. Felt very safe under his care! Thank you Dr Alex x

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Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

I was operated on by Mr Alex HOTOURAS in February for diverticulitis .During the time I was an inpatient I was treated with the utmost care and attention by Mr HOTOURAS who performed excellent surgery and has cured my problem. I would advise anyone who is undergoing treatment by Mr HOTOURAS to have the utmost faith in him his team and treatment.

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Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

Alex is a lovely man. Very caring, kind,and listens to you and answers your questions thoroughly He has a calmness about him that puts you at ease. Cannot thank him enough for everything he has done for me.

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Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

I’m extremely satisfied with my experience with Doctor Hotouras and Ms Soares. I underwent the Silac procedure for a sinus I’ve had for many years. I was very scared of the traditional open wound surgery that is painful and has a very long healing time. The Silac surgery is a non-invasive day surgery. I went home the same day as surgery and rested for a few days. I was able to walk and resume my daily activities pretty much immediately but had to wait 3-4 weeks to go back to heavy lifting in the gym. I had barely any pain and the wound completely healed after two months with minimal discharge during the healing process. I am extremely satisfied with my surgery as well as doctor Hotourus’ friendly demeanour. He made me feel comfortable before and after the surgery while explaining the procedure well. I wish him all the best for the future.

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