Mr George Spink

Written by a NHS patient at Bransholme South Health Centre

I must thank Mr Spink for his care and understanding of my condition. He was exactly as I had imagined he would be, as he had operated on my lumbar spine about twelve years ago. the results were superb and I was left pain free. My new problem was thoracic pain which has been extremely debilitating. it took a long time to get an appointment with him due to Covid 19. When I eventually saw him, he actually remembered me and my previous operation that he had performed, which gave me confidence. He talked me through everything and explained what would happen. Everything turned out perfectly. Within a week I was, and still am completely pain free. I have just had a follow up appointment with him and he looked as pleased as I am. He said to get in touch with him straight away if I have any more pain and he would see me. Once again, thank you Mr Spink, NO PAIN!!

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Written by a private patient at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital

I have a microdiscectomy. I have had this problem for many many years and thanks to Dr Spinks I am completely pain free. Found the whole procedure brilliant. I was totally informed the whole way along and felt I had the support I needed, beforehand, during and since the procedure. Would highly recommend Dr Spinks.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital

Mr Spink has an excellent patient manner. He was thorough with his examination and explained his findings clearly. He listened and then went through the treatment options. Together we agreed a treatment plan and he went above and beyond to help me. I am so grateful for his understanding and kindness. I would recommend his care to anybody, he is a credit to his profession. I can’t thank him enough!

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Written by a NHS patient at East Riding Community Hospital

Mr Spink greeted me well and explained everything to me about my condition and am happy he has prioritised my operation.I felt at ease and came away less worried than before i spoke to him.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital

I chose this consultant, having viewed his website, to investigate the problems I was having with nerve pain in my legs. I had three consultations prior to surgery and on every occasion I was greeted with courtesy and felt that Mr Spink was really listening to what I was saying, asking supplementary questions to enhance his understanding of my symptoms. He took copious notes which were in turn written in to letters to my GP and myself. I found this extremely helpful. Pre surgery I asked for specific information re the operation and this was given in a detailed and sensitive manner. I was given helpful booklets too. I opted to have surgery as I felt very confident in such capable hands. I was to have a laminectomy on my lower spine. Pre - op he visited me in my room and also gave me a reassuring thumbs up as I walked into surgery. Following surgery he visited me to tell me exactly what my problem had been and how he had rectified the problem. He gave me a very simple analogy to understand the complex nature of this procedure. He also told me that unfortunately there had been a small leak of spinal fluid and how this might present itself with headaches. He visited me the next morning and listened to what I had to say about feeling under pressure to take more pain killers , passing this on to nursing staff as he left. He cleared me for discharge. He gave me very useful advice on a timescale for recovery. On a couple of occasions I have wanted more information and his secretaries were extremely efficient as indeed was Mr Spink, returning with information via email that day. I made a very quick recovery, experiencing far less pain than I had anticipated and I was much more mobile than I expected to be.. The difficulties I was having in left leg have completely disappeared. My right leg is taking a little longer to calm down but I feel hopeful this will resolve itself in due course and know that Mr Spink will give me further guidance on this if needs be.

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