Mr Barrie White

Written by a NHS patient at Queen's Medical Centre

A great neurosurgeon, I am under Mr white at the minute for my care and he is absolutely fantastic and dealing with my questions, getting me the right support and advising me on the best route for decompression surgery for my chiari malformation. Mr white cares for his patients and it really shows. Anyone would be lucky to get him as neurosurgeon. He is one of the good ones.

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Written by a NHS patient at Queen's Medical Centre

My daughter who has learning disabilities.has been under Mr Barrie White's team since 2017, I honestly cannot praise him enough keeping Us up-to-date every step of the way ensuring my daughter has had the best possible care He is very understanding & compassionate we are now waiting to see if my daughter needs a third operation spinal but he is now taking my daughter's case to his colleagues who have a special interest in this kind of difficult decision unsure if it's the correct operation as it can have uncertain benefits &, Risks. I truly appreciate everything Mr white has done so far . Thank goodness for the NHS

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Written by a NHS patient at Queen's Medical Centre

I was admitted under the care of mr white in a worldwind few days with a severe condition requiring the removal of a tumour. This guy was amazing in everything. His compassion and confidence let me feel at ease with it what was happening.

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Written by a NHS patient at Queen's Medical Centre

One Sunday Morning around 2010 I awoke with a painful and somewhat paralysed right leg and right buttocks, this caused me great concern and worry. After time and consequent test and ultimate MRI scan it was confirmed that there was evidence of an haemorrhagic lesion within the substance of the spinal cord at the D10 level. After a time this led itself to settle down and my life returned to relative normality, time went by and within the symptoms gradually deteriorated with numbness in the right leg becoming the norm and a gradual numbing of the toes in my left leg, after further consultations with Mr White and in-depth discussions around 2017 we came very close to deciding on operating , a further MRI investigation was carried out and although my symptoms had some what deteriorated it was found that there was not any major change in the appearance/ size of the Cavernoma , after a great deal of soul searching and discussions I therefore decided to decline surgery and try to carry on. Around the middle of 2020 things took a considerable change for the worse not only the inability to control my right leg, but the onset of terrible pain in my left leg, needless to say this had a adverse effect on my mental and physical state with a downward spiral seeming more and more the outcome, friends and family could see that I was in a dark place and struggling to cope. Around the same time I started to notice that I was beginning to loose control of my Bladder this combined with the inability to gain access to the toilet in time led to a degree of incontinence, this was also combined with the inability to open my bowels in a controlled manner. I consequently reached a point in early March of 2021 where I had to reach out again and contacted my GP Mr Jones of Northgate surgery, who relayed my concerns to Mr White. Everything happened so fast and on the 4th of March I was admitted to the Queens Medical Centre for an overnight stay and MRI scan, this confirmed that although the lesion hadn't grown considerably my spinal cord was under extreme pressure and beginning to tire. On the 5th of March I was informed by Mr Will Sage that Mr white was prepared to operate post hast on the 10th of March the following Wednesday, this time I did not hesitate and said ok (lets go for it). Around 9am on the 10th of March 2021 I was in the theatre. Surgery took around 3 hours or so and in the early afternoon of the 10th I was awoken. Looking at my feet i started to move them and realised I had motor skills. Although I felt numb in my lower limbs, the pain and discomfort I had experienced for what seemed like forever had gone. Later Mr White came to visit me and said it had gone well with the removal of the Cavernoma being uncomplicated and hadn't bled, tears of relief followed along with a 5 day period of complete bedrest without moving. Gradually I was sat up and eventually managed to get myself into the chair I was gradually remobilised and by the 20th March I was up and about and discharged from hospital to carry on my convalescence and rehabilitation at home. As I write this as of the 29th March I gradually continue to improve being able to potter about even venturing into my garden workshop to check on my fishing tackle which I look forward to using again. I cannot put into words how much I owe to Mr White and his team, all the nurses and care assistants that helped me so so much, the care I received has been second to none. Many many thanks John West

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Written by a NHS patient at Queen's Medical Centre

Mr White carried out a spinal operation she 10 years ago. The operation was successful with no problems in the ensuing 10 years. The care provided by Mr White was absolutely first class during the operation and subsequent stay in hospital. Regular follow_up checks via mail scans have provided further reassurance. We thank Mr White for the excellent treatment provided throughout.

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