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Written by a patient at Northampton General Hospital
29th October 2019


At the start of the appointment today I felt a little rushed. I had been told I was having a consultation so was surprised to be having a TV ultrasound. This is not a slight on him but more the communication of the NHS. His bedside manner could improve. He was not gentle which could have been unsettling for some during such a personal appointment and was a stark contrast to the dimly lit and soft spoken ultrasound technicians from the previous appointment. However, he definitely came across as knowledgeable and concerned about my issue. This was made clearer during our chat after. He transcribed the letter in front of me and allowed me to state where I disagreed and genuinely listened to me and my amendments. I was grateful for this. After the appointment I felt genuinely listened to and my needs were fully met. It is better to have a realistic doctor who tells you factually what is happening. The lady that took notes was also excellent in every way. Unfortunately I didn’t get her name.

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3rd October 2019


Doctor could not spot inflammation after checking and doing ultrasound. I have seen other specialist that helped me treat the problem. Also it is not very easy to get an appointment through NHS. After that I could not get another appointment as I have been told that you have already seen the doctor. I would not recommend him at all. Waste of my time, the problem got worse in the time that I spent going to him. Had to go abroad to treat the problem.

24th July 2020
Response from Mr Clemens Von Widekind

The goal of my work is that patients has the best quality of live possible and fully understands her condition. As an expert for pelvic pain I know that pain often disappears after examination and scan, as normal findings offer great reassurance. For patients were the examination and scan do not identify a cause for the symptoms are offered advise for symptom control (eg painrelief contraception, diet etc. ) and are routinely given a "open follow" . This is the option to request a further follow-up for 6 month, if there is no improvement. The advise that this lady receive was unfortunately wrong. The patient has the right to ask for a follow-up, especially if there is no improvement. Further, every patient has the right to request a second opinion. All of the above is part of my routine practice and I am sorry to hear that this did not happen.

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Written by a patient at Northampton General Hospital
11th September 2019


Dr Clents von Widekind proformed a Laparoscopic hysterectomy on me two months a go, i had two large fibroids  on my womb that needed removing. I had to lost weight for the operation as i was overweight, which i understood. So once i went down to the goal weight.. Dr Clents von Widekind said he put me on his list, so i was called in and weighted , operation went ahead. I have no idea how Dr clents von Widekind took out to large fibroids and ovaries, womb, cervix from my body through three small holes. In my mind i thought I'd have to be opened up.  Dr Widekind is a genius and i know how difficult that procedure can be, most, would have give up and cut me opened but no he spent up to four hrs trying to get them out keyhole and succeeded. Dr Widekind came to see me after operation he called me trouble ! I was so happy that my recovery would be easier as he didnt open me up. So thank you Dr Widekind i am in awe of you and your my hero. 

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Written by a patient at Northampton General Hospital
5th June 2019


My first encounter with Dr Widekind was very reassuring. He listened to my needs and fully informed me about the examination/scan that needed to be performed during my visit. I was also informed about possible future treatments as he offered a wide range of options for me to consider. The nurse who assisted during the examination was brilliant. I’m looking forward to a great outcome.

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29th October 2018


Dr Von Widekind carried out digestive laparoscopy on me in July. Before the surgery he reassured me that he would speak to me after, to let me know how it went and what he has done. After the surgery, I was moved back to the room and waited 5 hrs, hoping the doctor would come as promised. Meanwhile nurses kept asking when am I ready to leave, more and more frequently… When I told them I was hoping to see the doctor to find out how the surgery went, they informed me that he has already left. They assured me that I’ll receive “a letter and post-surgery follow up appointment”. It was getting late and all I wanted at this stage was to go home. I left. Weeks after, no letter. I booked the appointment myself. I arrive on a day to Three Shires to be told “Your appointment was cancelled”. I have not spoken to Dr Von Widekind since. The post-surgery notes that my GP found in the system, had no real information. Until now I don’t know what the diagnosis was or what was done to me. While I left a positive review for the initial consultations with Dr Von Widekind. I must say, I have lost all the faith in him. I’m going to get a second opinion, as my issues are reoccurring, and have not been resolved in any way. Pleaser be cautious.

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Profile

Mr Clemens von Widekind MD, MRCOG
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist; Year qualified: 1989

Professional Memberships:
• Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
• British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
• British Society Foetal and Maternal Medicine
Clinical Interests:
• General Gynaecology
• Ultrasound
• Minimal Invasive Surgery
• Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
• High Risk Obstetrics
• Fetal Medicine

Professional Profile
Mr von Widekind trained at Krankenhaus Neukoelln in Berlin, Germany and The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, England. He wrote his doctoral thesis "Laparoscopic Management of Pelvic Abscess" in 1989 at the Freie University Berlin. His first employment as Consultant was at the Klinikum Leverkusen, a teaching hospital of Cologne University, Germany in 1998.
He was appointed Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust on 1st October 2001. From 2001 - 2009 he was Lead for Risk Management in Obstetrics. In May 2009 he was appointed Clinical Director of the Directorate Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Subsequently from 2015 to 2017 he was Divisional Director for the Directorates for Oncology & Haematology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Cancer Services.
He covers all aspects of General Gynaecology and especially advanced laparoscopic surgery. In obstetrics his special areas are High Risk and Twin Pregnancies. He has special interest in pelvic pain and problematic periods, as well as minimal invasive treatment strategies. He has introduced Laparoscopic Subtotal Hysterectomy to Northampton. He is shared Lead for Endometriosis. He teaches Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynaecological Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine.

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