Mr Gautam Talawadekar 2017-03-22 Person 5 5 0

Mr Talawadekar is a wonderful consultant. He is calm, patient, professional, charming and goodhumoured - which is a perfect combination of qualities in a consultant, especially when the patient knows nothing about her condition and is experiencing ongoing pain. He is also encouraging and reassuring - essential if, like me, you are thinking the worst and very worried. I have experienced pain in my right shoulder for many years following an injury, and have trailed round various doctors and physiotherapists to seek the answer. Mr. Talawadekar reassured me instantly and ensured I had a variety of tests to assess the problem. He was able to diagnose the issue and I now - at last - have a clear idea of what is happening and how to deal with it. Thanks to Mr. Talawadekar's intervention, I avoided an unnecessary operation suggested previously by other experts, and was referred to a physiotherapist who is helping me manage the issue through exercises. My pain is much reduced and I am very relieved there is nothing more sinister going on. I am extremely grateful to him and have no hesitation in recommending him to any patient with similar concerns. Thank you so much, Mr. Talawadekar. I understand you are leaving St. Peter's Hospital and am very sad you will not be there to deal with me if the problem recurs. However, I wish you all the very best in your new post; St. Peter's loss is your new hospital's gain!