Mr Ashutosh Acharya

Written by a NHS patient at Spire Cheshire Hospital

I was first diagnosed with arthritis in 2014 but I was not in much pain. I continued exercising until Covid struck in 2020 by which time I was walking with a considerable limp. A further X-ray in September 2021 showed severe arthritis in my left hip. I discussed various treatments with the physiotherapist at the Knoll Surgery and opted for a replacement. I had choice of hospitals from the NHS Choice Team and first met Mr Acharya about October 2021 at the Cheshire Spire. He was very efficient and decisive having no hesitation in recommending a full replacement and said it would be about a 6-month wait, which surprised me as I was expecting about 2 years! The operation took place on a Saturday morning under an epidural and sedative and yes, I was very apprehensive but Mr Acharya, the anaesthetist, and theatre nurse put me at ease. I was totally unaware of what was happening after the epidural but “came to” very quickly. Following the operation, I was on pain killers but never felt any real pain whatsoever, just some discomfort. I was up the following day on crutches with the physiotherapist and was soon walking up and down the corridor and stairs. I went home on the Tuesday and still feeling no pain came off the pain killers after 3 or 4 days. From there my recovery was extremely rapid, dispensing with the crutches after a couple of weeks, and back to walking our dog. After a year, the scar is very faint, I have no pain or limp whatsoever and I go to the gym 2 or 3 times a week. I cannot thank Mr Acharya enough and I am sure my excellent present condition is down to his skill and technique.

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Written by a NHS patient at Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Treatment Centre

Mr Acharya was cordial and very thorough in his examination of my previous left hip operation. I was very impressed with him taking the trouble to check on the condition of my right hip operation which is now 19 years old. I left feeling re-assured and ready for a continued active life at the right old age of 84 next month.

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Written by a NHS patient at Spire Cheshire Hospital

Mr Acharya is a very very good surgeon not only with his ability as a surgeon but having the bedside skills to listen and understand the patients needs. Throughout my care pathway, he has always told me the risks and benefits and provided me always with the information I needed to understand. From beginning to end, he has been a wonderful doctor whom I cannot recommend and thank enough I wish him and his team every success in the future.

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Written by a NHS patient at Warrington Hospital

Incredibly well mannered and willing to listen and give advice accordingly. Fantastic consultant.

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Written by a NHS patient at Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Treatment Centre

Dr did a great job of my operation. Good follow up care. Answered all questions on my five yer follow up appointment. I cannot think of a single way to improve my experience! Highly recommended.

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