Mr Andrew Carrothers

Written by a NHS patient at Addenbrooke's Hospital

The doctor explained why I needed the surgery very clearly and then explained to me what the operation involved step by step..He could see I was very nervous about it all and very calmly talked to me about it all and said they had done the procedure many times.At the end of the consultation I was happy to go ahead with the reconstruction and the hip replacement.

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Hospital Cambridge

I had a hip replacement in September, 2022. Within 4 months I could walk 7.5 miles again. Exercises were done both before and after the operation. I have now been discharged.

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Hospital Cambridge

Mr Carrothers was highly recommend to me by another client of my physiotherapist who was treating me for my torn meniscus. I had already been to a consultant who had been unsympathetic, insensitive and not a bit proactive about my knee. I am a fit and active 61 year old lady and wanted to do all I could to retrain my knee back into walking a good distance, running, biking and swimming having torn the meniscus in my right knee. My first consultation with Mr Carrothers was so positive; I felt he listened to what I said..and understood what I was asking. After X-rays and an MRI scan Mr Carrothers suggested a knee arthroscopy to trim the torn meniscus and “tidy up” the inside of my knee; he explained the procedure and what to expect afterwards. On the day of my operation, I was treated impeccably at the hospital..it was my first experience of a general anaesthetic so I was nervous but Mr Carrothers and his team were just brilliant. After my operation I was up and walking within an hour or so. Within 3 weeks I was experiencing just mild discomfort and after my 6 week check (today!) my knee is doing well. I am already walking for up to an hour at a time and biking with no problem. I must add too that after 6 weeks my arthroscopy scars are tiny and are very difficult to see on my kneecap! I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Carrothers both for his surgical skills and knowledge.. and for his care and understanding. Thank you so much.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

In January 2023 Mr Carrothers performed a uni compartmental partial knee replacement on my right knee and in June 2023 he performed the same operation on my left knee. I was apprehensive about operating on my left knee so soon after the right knee but I found the whole experience much easier second time around. Recovery seemed quicker (even though the first few weeks were still very difficult) and I am very happy to be back to my normal work schedules and routines. Being able to walk tall and with no pain is amazing. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Carrothers and his team to anyone who is considering this operation.

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Hospital Cambridge

Wow! What an incredible team led by Mr Andrew Carrothers. I have just had a right knee replacement. I was told all the pitfalls and the upsides Andrew took time to explain everything. I have a rare disease called Myasthenia Gravis. Having an operation is quite difficult but not with Andrew. I was introduced to Dr Maroof who is an intensive care anaesthetist who new immediately what anaesthetic would be right for me. I had a spinal. It was amazing. Never felt a thing. I would recommend this team to anybody considering an operation and has other medical issues I now need to get on and recover soon as I have to have the other knee done. I had the operation at The Nuffield Hospital Cambridge. Everyone that I came in contact with was professional,friendly and caring. Last, but by no means least. I would like to thank Carol Morse, Secretary. Carol, coordinates everything. Thank once again team. I'll be back.

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