Mr Aprim Youhana

I was admitted to Morriston hospital in Swansea in 1999 for an Aortic valve replacement. Mr Aprim Youhana performed the surgery. All I can say is that he acted impeccably throughout my stay in hospital and I am eternally grateful for his skill and professionalism. It’s now 24 years later and I am 78 years old - still ticking-over thanks to Mr Youhana - he’s a Top Man!

In Feb 2018 I suffered a heary attackwhile on the Gower Peninsular. I was taken by a friend to Morriston Hospital, and given immidiate angioplasty, with 1 stent inserted, to stabilise me. Two days later, I was introduced to Mr Youhana. who explained that due to my condition, I would be kept in hospital, as I had an imment 30% risk of another attack if I were to be released immediately and the actions need to correct this consdition, including sketches of the location of the problems. The operation was planned for about a week later, though. due to unforeseen circumstances, it was delayed for several weeks. In the event, the operation required 6 bypasses. It is testimony to the skill of Mr Youhana and his team that one week after the operation, the ward sister informed me that I was fit to be sent home alone. As it was a Friday, I had to wait for the Registrar visit on the following Monda before being signed off. ( It is possible that this could have been accelerated by the Ward sister wanting to get rid of me; heartfelt thanks to the sisters and staff of Cyril Evans, and other wards, who cared for me, in particular the poor young lady who had to dispose of my beard.) I have since been in rude health; and with due respect, hope to never need geir services again A courteous, rightly well-respected surgeon. My thanks.. .

I.m Dave Kerr. I had an Aorta valve replacement operation by Aprim Youhana in March 2019. I have to say this man is a genius. My op went very well and I was up walking the day after and Mr youhana was popping into the ward often to see how I was. I can't thank this man enough for his obvious skill and dedication to his patients and I was privileged to have a photo taken with him a couple of days after my op. Thanks once again Mr Youhana you are so well thought of in this household. The rest of the team and nurses were awesome especially Ross in the post op ward.

On August 25th 2018 and for a few occasions afterwards, I was suffering Heart Attacks due to blocked arteries. I was admitted first to Singleton Hospital. then onto Morriston. Whilst in Singleton, the staff were brilliant, but I just had to wait until a bed became available at Morriston. I was eventually transferred up there, and although I went through several wards, I ended up on Ward C, where I was until the night before my quadruple heart bypass operation. One of the nurses, who were brilliant on that ward came to see me and explained what was going to happen, and said that Aprim Youhana would come to see me on the Sunday afternoon. I thought a consultant on a Sunday no way. Anyway 2pm on the Sunday Mr Youhana came to see me in my bed. What a genius. I only made one mistake and that was asking him to explain what would happen when I went for the op. He started to explain in great deal what was going to happen, but when he got to the bit about opening up my chest, that was enough, and basically said , get on with it. Mr Youhana duly performed the operation on off I went to ITU. To my eternal shame when I started coming round from the anaesthetic, Mr Youhana was stood there with his colleagues and I asked them what the hell they were doing, and then swore at them. I have since been told that this happens in a lot of cases as the knock out juice they use is very strong and you have no idea what you are saying or doing. Any way my sincerest apologies to Mr Youhana and the gang. I will finish by saying if in the unfortunate circumstance you have to have a bypass op like mine, and Mr Youhana is to be your surgeon, you are in the finest hands possible. The man is a complete genius. If it was not primarily for this man's skill and his team, I would not be writing this today, and my wife would be a widow, my son would not have his Father. All my fault I know but I cant change the past. To Mr Youhana personally I would like to send my most sincere thanks and respect to a true legend of a man who has given me a chance to live a full life, to become a grandad and to keep on loving a wife and son who have had to put up with me being on the sick for the last 7 months. Thanks to you all, especially Mr Youhana and the staff at Morriston Cardiology Unit, you are all geniuses, very gifted humans, and the people who rely on your services, should be grateful we have you. Thanks to my wife Svetlana and son William for being there, and anyone reading this in a position of bad heart health, don't worry, with this lot you are ok. They are quite simply the best and God, in some cases Allah, bless and take care of you all.

My name is John Coates. Fifteen years ago Mr Youhana gave me a life saving aorta valve replacement and explained that he expected it to last fifteen years. It lasted fifteen years and two weeks. On the 28th of March this year 2017. Mr Youhana replaced the valve again. He did not think he would have to replace it again with this one expected to last twenty years. Heart surgery does cause one understandably concern, with people like Mr Youhana in charge concern is halved. My family and I will for ever be grateful to you and all the staff of the Cyril Evans ward.

I was rushed in to Morristown hospital with chest pains. I was put under the care of Mr Youhana, who explained exactly what was wrong and what needed doing, l needed a heart valve replacement . I could never be able to repay Mr Youhana or his team for all the care and support I received during my stay in hospital. I would also like to express the care I had from all the staff on Cyril Evans ward. My operation was March 2016.

My name is Rodney Morris. Age 65. I was admitted to Morriston hospital on the 10th of January 2012 after having had a heart attack.Examinations showed that I required a triple heart bypass.Mr Aprim Youhana was my surgeon.He visited me the evening prior to surgery and explained precisely what was involved.This meeting was extremely reassuring and boosted my confidence greatly. It is now over 5years since my op.I have enjoyed a new lease of life which I owe to this remarkable man. I must also give credit to the team that supported him.Thank you. You will not find greater dedication anywhere.

My name is Veronica Raybould and in 2011 I had to have heart valve replacement and a calcium removal off the aorta. This was the first major operation that I had to have in my life. My surgeon was Mr Aprim Youhana at Morriston Hospital Swansea. I personally can't speak highly enough of this gentleman. He explained everything that would take place during my operation how I would feel afterwards but most importantly put any fears that I had to rest...... I would put my life in this gentlemans hands any day...... I thank Mr Youhana for saving my life and totally endetted to this wonderful,man. 5 years on I've never felt so good.

My partner could not have asked for better care. I have Mr Youhana to thank for saving my partner's life. Thank you.

My Name is John L'Estrange back in August 2013 i was suddenly taken ill and needed a double by pass graft..Mr Youhana was my consultant and took time to explain everything to me of what was going to happen to me and put to rest my fears. He is a very kind and caring man a real gentleman..did my operation went with out a hitch. and thanks to Mr Youhana i am alive and well today. I would recommend him to anyone Thank you again Mr Youhana.