Mr Barrie White

Written by a patient at Queen's Medical Centre

I was recommended Mr White by another doctor. At the time, I was working away from home and so getting in to see him in Nottingham was tricky. Mr White was extremely flexible in conducting the initial consultation over the phone and reviewing my MRI films without my having to take time off work. Once agreed a decompression discectomy at left L5/S1 was needed, he booked booked me in for a pre-operative assessment and listed me for the day after the pre-op. All in all, the amounted to about 2/3 weeks from consultation to treatment. Mr White is a very charming man who seemed down to earth and straightforward in his approach to me. He explained the procedure and it's complications and risks well and enabled me to put the risks in some context and understand probabilities. After the pre-op I had nothing but confidence I was in the best possible hands and that I was afforded the best outcomes under his care. The procedure went without any complications. I was discharged the next day and have been without pain since. Excellent surgeon and a a great job!

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I came to know Dr Barrie White just before surgery in the anaesthetic room where he introduced himself with a warm hand shake. Something about his look told me he is a good man who values people and he is also very good in his profession. He listened and did all he could for me for which I praise him and his team. My condition was increasingly worsening for the past few months and my family were witnessing my deterioration and my senses like shutting down. It was my first experience of undergoing a surgery and I was really scared about having a Burr Hole procedure. It was explained to me in such a reassuring and informative way that it gave me strength and optimism and thanks to the expert hands I came through so well that I felt back to 'normal' and so happy. Surprisingly, I stayed only 4 days at the QMC where I recovered well and was back with my family. I can't thank Dr B White enough for getting me out of the hell I was in.

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Mr White operated on me to remove a spinal cord tumour (Schwannoma) in June 2010. Before surgery he explained everything in detail, giving all the risks involved, but could not have been more helpful. He changed his working hours in order to fit my operation in, was standing beside me when I came round from the anaesthetic to tell me it had gone well, and immediately called my husband to let him know. As far as I'm concerned Mr White is a wonderful man, who gave me my life back. His manner is friendly, but inspires complete confidence and is an excellent surgeon. I cannot praise him too highly.

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Written by a patient

I found the whole experience of surgery with Mr White as pleasant as its possible to get under the daunting circumstances of major surgery, Mr White and his team took great care to explain what was about to happen very well, both good and possibly bad were explained so the terror one feels is greatly reduced,and the touch of humour ie "We unzip you" explanation of operation then "Zip you up" was just right to take the tension out of the situation, anyone undergoing surgery with this Surgeon should ask any question, no matter how daft they think it is, and it will be explained with care and compassion. Excellent Service

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I have recently had a tumour removed by Dr Barrie White and found him to be a caring, engaging and honest surgeon. I was very happy with the whole experience (as happy as one can be under the circumstances at least). I found Barrie White to be very professional, would answer all my questions and tell me exactly what the issues were. I found the way he telephoned my next of kin immediately after the operation very reassuring and also found the post operative bedside manner very welcome and professional. All in all, could not be happier with having this surgeon perform my operation.

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