Mr Ashwin Unnithan

Written by a patient at Circle Reading - part of Circle Health Group

I saw Mr Unnithan before my total knee replacement on 28 April 2018, he explained to me what could be achieved. Now, 10 weeks after surgery, I am now walking pain free on that knee and waiting for my other knee to be operated on (with no hesitation to have this done). The physio is not easy at first, but perseverance is crucial for a better outcome and no one can do it but you! Mr Unnithan tells you how it is and listens to what you (and any family questions) have to say. He is attentive and caring. I had every confidence in him and will again with my other knee. Thank you Mr Unnithan and all the staff at the Circle Hospital, Reading.

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Written by a patient at Ashford Hospital

Mr Unnithan is brillant! I could not have had better care. I had knee replacement surgery on 10 May and he has been so supportive as well as being a great surgeon. My left knee was totally shot ligaments and all. Mr Unnithan stressed at my first consultation that to get best results I must put the work in on the exercises or there was no point in having it done. And of course he is absolutely right. My right knee was replaced in Nov 2013 so now I have a matching set. This knee is as good as the one I was born with and the left knee is shaping up the same way although this was a much more complex procedure. I have really good movement in them both BUT you must, must, must do the exercises!

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Written by a patient at Ashford Hospital

Just had a right hip replacement and from the first meeting mr unnithan was very clear in what the risk and the out come was with this operation. I am now 4weeks post opp and it was the best decision I made with great care that he gave and the support that was needed he made you feel at ease before and after the operation.

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Written by a patient at Ashford Hospital

I recently had a total hip replacement done by Mr. Unnithan at Ashford Hospital. My handful of interactions with him have been necessarily brief due to his time constraints, but never less than laser-focused in terms of his clarity of procedural explanation, his ability to reassure me about my recovery potential and his infectiously bulletproof confidence in his own abilities. For example, as I was/am young(ish) and fit(ish), he tried to get me to walk down to theatre with him to save time and have a chat on the way, giving the nurses on my ward palpitations as they summoned a porter and a bed. He was morbidly yet realistically hilarious about my odds going in to surgery ("95% chance you'll sing and dance again, 5% chance you'll never walk, and 1% chance I'll kill you...but these are good odds, we'll take them!" And even yesterday, 6 weeks down the line, we reviewed my X-rays and he pointed at the site of the implant in my femur and said, "That...is sheer technical brilliance." And you know what? I totally buy it. Each time I've seen him, I have come away feeling massively positive, uplifted and hopeful about my progress post-op - no easy task when dealing with a commonplace but nevertheless majorly complicated surgical event. He and his secretaries have even gone out of their way to issue me with a piece of documentation relating to my recovery that my GPs refused to provide without charging an exorbitant fee, a kindness that I truly appreciate and which will provide concrete financial assistance to my family. As a patient in the NHS system, sadly it is often possible to feel very defeated about the time and effort it takes to get anything meaningful done...however, once I was assigned Mr. Unnithan I have felt incredibly well looked after and comprehensively informed and educated about the procedure I've had. Physically, the surgery itself came and went ridiculously quickly (just 2 nights in hospital) and it's a testament to the skill it must have taken to perform the operation that I was up and on my feet so soon afterwards with no after -effects other than one routine BP crash. My wound is enormous (25 metal staples the shape and size of The Joker's grin) but neat as anything and has healed impeccably with no complications. Having undergone the meds and exercise regime once I was home, I genuinely feel stronger every single day. My sense is that the operation has been 1000% successful and my recovery is progressing very well too, giving me a new lease of life at the tender age of just 46. I cannot recommend Mr. Unnithan highly enough and I thank him for everything he has done to change my circumstances with great good humour, honesty and unimpeachable expertise.

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Written by a patient at Ashford Hospital

When I saw Mr Unnithan before my total knee replacement, he told me what could be achieved, which was fairly limited, however after surgery and eight weeks on the outcome is better than predicted. I am now walking pain free on that knee . The physio is not easy, but must be persevered as the exercises are crucial for a better outcome and no one can do it but you ! Mr Unnithan tells you how it is ( thank goodness ! ) and listens to what you have to say. He is attentive and caring. I have had every confidence in him through my journey, also his fantastic team , who treated me with care and respect.Thank you to you all. The staff on Dickens ward are amazing. .thank you .

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