Mr Greg Rudol

Written by a NHS patient at Leeds General Infirmary

I was suffering with tremendous sciatic pain and needed spinal surgery, a daunting prospect! Mr Rudol answered my questions and discussed my MRI images. He explained the need for, and possible complications from the surgery and I was added to the waiting list. He was thorough but re-assuring. I kept hearing good reports from previous patients too! I was lucky to be offered a cancellation slot. I realised the 100% success when I was helped out of bed the next morning. I unfortunately developed a problem from the metalwork used in my spine. Options to help were clearly discussed and the risk of further operation or waiting and watching was discussed, with statistics. I had every confidence in the advice given and we fortunately both wanted to foolow the same course.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Leeds Hospital

I have received an excellent service from Mr Rudol. From my first consultation to procedure to post-op check ups Mr Rudol has been excellent; very professional and knowledgeable, ensuring I had all the information required explained in terms I could understand to make an informed choice. After many years of back pain and weakness in my legs I finally found myself in a situation where I could barely walk or stand. The procedure Mr Rudol completed on the three vertebrae and a disc in my lower spine went well without any complications and has been nothing short of life-changing. Within a few hours of surgery I was up walking. The next morning I was going up and down stairs and able to return home, and a few weeks post op I was enjoying being out walking for an hour plus pain free! I would not hesitate to recommend Mr Rudol and cannot thank him enough for everything he has done for me.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Leeds Hospital

Mr. Rudol has that rare ability to be professional and reassuring with being warm and friendly. He operated on my lower back after years of pain... and this review is being written 6 weeks after he operated and I am not experiencing ANY of my former pain. My journey started with a consultation, then an MRI, and a diagnosis. We tried an injection for my symptoms to see if that might help and when that didn't work I was booked in for the operation. From consultation to op was 6 months and that was lengthened a bit for my schedule. I highly recommend treating back pain with an operation... and if you are lucky enough to get Mr Rudol, you are on your way to regaining your life!

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Written by a NHS patient at Leeds General Infirmary

I have a longstanding problem with my spinal health that has entailed multiple surgeries since 1989. In2018 I developed a new episode of low back pain with increasing pain & immobility, especially my left leg. Having met Greg he arranged all relevant diagnostic scans, investigations, nerve blocks etc and was confident that he could address the problem conservatively. We spent some time together exploring options and made a plan. Then came Covid, the pandemic & three lockdowns that caused a further 2 year delay to surgery. By the time he arranged my surgery (2022) my symptoms had worsened but I had full confidence in Greg's plan & intentions. Post surgery - 11+ months - I am increasingly better week by week. He is always available & still very supportive. This is good to know after such extensive surgery. My pain relief is around half preoperative levels and my mobility and stamina are both increasing. Please have confidence in Greg Rudol. He isn't into heroic or risky surgical solutions to your problem - but he will offer you a safe, proven remedy if it's within his power to do so. Kind regards: Preston C.

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Written by a NHS patient at Leeds General Infirmary

I had low back spinal surgery under Mr Rudol at LGI. Due to my underlying health conditions Mr Rudol had to contact my haematologist to discuss that there would be no contraindications on preforming the surgery. He explained the procedure and the expected outcome. The surgery has been successful and I would recommend Mr Rudol.

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