Mr Dean Michael

Written by a private patient at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital

Mr Micheal did a hip replacement on me and I got an infection. Not his fault. He never gave up on me and sorted everything out. I then had a problem with my foot and nobody could help me. I went to see him he advised me what to do and it saved my job. I then what I thought was skin cancer and the information he previously gave me sorted that out. He is the most amazing Doctor I have worked with and this is why I’m writing this review.

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Written by a NHS patient at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital

I had both my knees replaced four years ago by Mr Paul Trikha, an ex-colleague at ASPH. Therefore on researching having a replacement hip, I asked Paul whom he would recommend, the answer Mr Dean Michael. I initially saw Mr Michael at Ashford Hospital, but with the co-operation of my GP, we used the NHS Referral Service and I was then seen by Mr Michael at the Nuffield Woking Hospital where I had been an in-patient for both knees previously. Mr Michael arranged for my hip to be re-xrayed which showed even more deterioration and by now I was experiencing extensive pain and virtually housebound. Under his direction his excellent admin staff were able to give me an appointment for surgery within a month of seeing him. On the day of surgery, Mr Michael visited me and explained the procedure fully, was not rushed and took the time to answer any of my questions. He did tell me that in theatre he would be the one in a full "spacesuit" to prevent infection, illiciting a chuckle from me even during a heightened state of nerves! Post surgery he visited me once again to reassure me that the operation had gone extremely well and that the wonderful staff at the Nuffield would monitor my pain levels and adjust medication accordingly. The first night was a bit of a nightmare, but that's because I react to most analagesia and getting the post-operative pain under control proved initially very difficult. However, Mr Michael came into see me both on day 2 and on day 3, by which time I had already negotiated the stairs albeit on two crutches, had support at home and was therefore discharged. I saw Mr Michael at two weeks post-op and we were both delighted with my progress, no pain medication other than an occasional paracetamol or ibuprofen which was remarkable as I had been "popping" painkillers for weeks pre-op!! I was now down to using only one crutch and was hoping to move onto just a stick within the next week or two - achieved!! I have just seen Mr Michael six weeks post-op and the mobility in my hip is amazing, I'm walking further each day, I'm not using any walking aids and gradually building up the strength again in my right leg, but most of all I'm pain free!!! This remarkable surgeon with one of the warmest and reassuring smiles I have ever seen, and having worked in the NHS I've known a lot of surgeons, has taken the time to explain everthing, to always ask if I have any questions and has given me back my mobility freedom to now enjoy my retirement. Would I recommend Mr Michael - unreservedly!! I owe him a great debt of gratitude, thank you, two small words, but neverless heartfelt!

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

I have seen Dr Michael after injuring ankle ligaments following a fall. Dr Michael was incredibly professional and provided me with a high standard of care. Whilst, clearly having a great deal of experience, knowledge and skill Dr Michael was always approachable, friendly and happy to answer any questions I had - I found very this reassuring and it gave me confidence in his diagnosis and treatment plan. I could not recommend Dr Michale more highly.

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

I have been delighted with the result of my hip operation which was 2 weeks ago. I am walking with the aid of only on crutch ( for support only) and have. No pain. I have found Mr Michael a considerate, competent ,professional surgeon who is willing to discuss matters with you which inspires the patient with confidence. Thank you

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Written by a patient at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital

A little background to my case first - I’ve always had hip issues (I have Axial Spondyloarthris/Ankylosing Spondylitis/AS) but in August 2018 I sustained an acute hip injury through the repetitive motion of jet-washing my drive! The NHS totally let me down on this. After a few weeks I paid for private scans and despite them showing a labral tear in my hip and still being unable to walk or sleep, the NHS said that I couldn’t be seen even by an extended scope physiotherapist (to see if I needed to see a surgeon) until November 30th! I decided to see Mr Michael who I’d seen earlier in the year about ankle and foot problems. On that occasion I was referred to an excellent podiatrist who has helped tremendously with these problems. From the very first Mr Michael was absolutely wonderful explaining about the labral tear and why I was in so much pain and unable to stand anywhere near upright. The usual first line of treatment would be a steroid injection into the hip but unfortunately, I react very badly to steroids so it wasn’t an option for me. Mr Michael suggested using crutches for four weeks explaining that hopefully the pain would start to settle. I can honestly say that these were some of the worst weeks of my life - AS is very painful, but this was in a league of its own! After a couple of weeks although I’d managed to get a little more upright with the help of crutches, I was still barely sleeping, my thigh muscles had become incredibly weak and my knee started to become unstable as well. I arranged to see Mr Michael a week early and he was very sympathetic and understanding. He very clearly explained the risks and potential outcomes of surgery. I was put under no pressure to undergo surgery at all, but it was presented as an option. It wasn’t a difficult decision to make being in so much pain and Mr Michael agreed to perform a hip arthroscopy to try and repair the damage. I had total faith that Mr Michael could improve my situation and at least reduce the pain (if you ever want to know my criteria for choosing really good surgeons, I always look for those who’ve spent time in Australia - it’s never let me down yet!). I had no doubt at all that between his tremendous skill, good rehab and my huge stubbornness, I’d recover quickly and successfully and get back to the walking and running (and skiing) that I so love. My expectations have been more than met! Even just before the op, Mr Michael sat down and explained that he suspected that there might be a bit more going on than a labral tear so that recovery might take a little longer than he’d first thought and he was proved right as I also had a cam lesion as well which he also addressed during the surgery. The op and what to expect afterwards was very well explained and I was very well looked after indeed. I was home only a few hours post-op and the pain I’d been experiencing pre-op had completely gone. Post-op pain is so different to pre-op pain, especially when that pre-op pain has has such a massive impact on your life for three months. I started physio a week after the op, did my exercises religiously and have gone from strength to strength. I was on crutches for 14 days and coming off them wasn’t a problem at all. Minimal scarring and a very neat job indeed. My op was on November 8th and on 8th December I returned to weekly parkrun (walking). At 11 weeks post-op I had my follow up with Mr Michael and agreed that I could make a gradual return to running. So far my recovery has been brilliant and I can’t thank Mr Michael enough. Would I recommend Mr Michael? Every single time!! He’s so kind and caring, he listens and cares, he’s compassionate and empathetic as well as being a very skilled and knowledgeable surgeon.

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