Mr Ashwin Unnithan

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

I have had several operations over the years. But I have never felt more at ease than I did under Mr Unnithan he phoned me at home to see how I was after the operation. Everything has gone so well up to now and now it is up to me to get my knee working again.

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Written by a carer at Ashford Hospital

I took my 85 year old mother to see Mr Ashwin Unnithan. Mum desperately needed a hip replacement. Despite her age he agreed mum needed it, mum underwent lots of test to see if she was suitable ( survive the op ). Mum had her op in February this year. Fantastic care was given to mum. She has very limited hearing, mobility was limited and yes she’s old!. Now 4 months on mum does everything herself, she can walk down the garden, go shopping, do all her housework including hoovering, but the biggest achievement of all is mum is no longer in constant pain. I can not thank this doctor enough for the care and compassion he showed my mum at her age. If your reading this and you also have an elderly parent or partner that needs a hip replacement and your worried about it talk to this consultant, he listens, he gives advice, and he will always help if he can, he’s our little miracle maker. Mums so happy with her new hip and loves her new independence..

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Written by a patient at Ashford Hospital

I saw Dr Ashwin Unnithan and he told me how it would be after the opposite operation, all very clear and precise, did scare me a little with all the details but I appreciated him telling me how it was. He said how it would be after the operation and how important it was to do the exercises afterwards as he had done his job, now it was up to me. I took this on-board and started from day one. The nurses were excellent always there giving encouragement and advice, as were all the physio team always there ready to help and give encouragement. I felt very cared for and everyone made my stay very comfortable. I consider the operation a tremendous success and I can’t thank doctor enough. It is now six weeks since my operation and I am walking around the house without crutches and no pain. I have also started a little gardening. Thanks again everyone. Best wishes to all. Eileen Morgan x

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Written by a patient at The Runnymede Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

I had a bad fall on the stairs fracturing my ankle into 9 pieces. I was admitted to St Peters in Chertsey as an emergency. I first met Mr Unnithan in the early hours of the next morning. He explained very carefully to me the possible consequences of my injury including the possibility of losing my foot. He was very kind and gentle with me. He subsequently operated later that morning and pieced me back together with plates and screws. He visited me every my day during my stay in hospital and explained that what I had experienced was a severe trauma and I would be in for a long recovery. He was always as reassuring as he could be in the circumstances. His follow up with me both under the NHS and privately was very thorough and he maintained his kindness and open attitude throughout. Six months down the road we were delighted to find I had healed completely and the scarring is barely visible. I can never express my gratitude enough for his skill, kindness and caring throughout. I recommend him very highly.

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Written by a patient at Ashford Hospital

Firstly, I should like to thank Mr Unnithan and all the Doctors, Nurses and staff at Asford Hospital, for the kindness and respect shown to myself during my recent procedure. Unfortunely my operation was cancelled twice, once because the consultant was retiring and on the other occasion due to the burden placed on the NHS by the Winter epidemic. Given a third date, I started a regime of simple exercises recommended by physio and I am glad that I followed their instructions because I am sure this enabled me to recover from the operation that little bit quicker. I have continued with the exercises after the operation and now lead a normal life, even enjoying my first game of bowls and also not having to endure the pain in my knee, from which I suffered prior to my operation whilst playing bowls. Having seen Mr Unnithan this week, I felt very reassured he would be happy for me to contact him, in the future should I have any problems. .

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