Mr Greg Rudol

Written by a patient at Spire Leeds Hospital

I have had chronic lower back and neuropathic leg pain for 30 years following laminectomies and extensive revisional surgery to repair nerve damage in my late teens. The significant loss of sensation in my legs and feet means I lose my balance sometimes. A recent fall caused severe pain in the thoracic region the cause of which I wanted to understand. Crucially, Mr Rudol listened to, and considered my request for an MRI (rejected by the NHS despite the complexity of my history) taking the desired holistic approach to the situation. The clarity of the information and advice given during both appointments was exemplary. Mr Rudol interpreted the MRI scan for my wife and I so that we gained a clear understanding of the injury. This will hopefully allow other health care professionals to provide appropriate support to help me recover. Mr Rudols attention to detail and commitment to providing care of the highest standard was illustrated when he took the time to explain additional information shown on the scan. After struggling to gain answers at York District Hospital, I am relieved that I was referred to such a dedicated expert. Thank you Mr Rudol.

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Written by a patient at Leeds General Infirmary

I first saw Mr Rudol at the LGI, he was very thorough and detailed in his explanation of my spinal condition. I was very apprehensive prior to the first appointment with him as the previous consultant had not explained what I was being treated for. Once he had explained the options he could see that I was a little shell-shocked but ensured that I left in a confident & positive frame of mind. Prior to the surgery he went out of his way to contact me and explain a slight change in circumstances concerning the condition of my cervical spine and made a special effort to see me the day before the operation to explain face to face and therefore I was able to digest this information without scaring my family any farther on the day of the operation. I hold Mr Rudol in very high regard and would also recommend this surgery to anybody in a similar position. I originally saw Mr Rudol as an NHS patient at the LGI, I requested that the surgery was conducted privately and it was my request that he should be the surgeon to do this. I can honestly say that Mr Rudol is exactly the same genuine, polite and professional man whether you are being treated under either system. This has not always been my experience of medical professionals at other hospitals. The surgery was conducted at Leeds Nuffield with the follow up at Spire.

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Written by a patient at The Spire Elland Hospital

What can I say that has not been said about Mr Rudol? From my initial consultation he put me at ease and explained to me what his intentions were in diagnosing me and what treatment options we could consider. Once I had my MRI results he went through explaining what had been found and he was able to explain it to me in a way that I could understand. Based on the results he explained the options for going forward. Throughout I found that he was really interested in what I wanted and i feel it has been a pleasure to have been referred to Mr Rudol. Thank you.

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Written by a patient at Spire Leeds Hospital

Mr. Rudol took the time and trouble to explain fully the procedure I was going to have and I found him to be polite and very considerate of the discomfort that I was suffering. On the day of the procedure he again visited me and put my mind at rest at the pending course of treatment. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this doctor.

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Written by a patient at Leeds General Infirmary

I first met Mr Rudol as I lay in bed in LGI after an MRI scan had revealed a problem with my spine. He told me that he was going to operate by inserting two titanium rods either side of my spine with twelve screws to support them. The following day he told me with honesty and compassion that I had lung cancer and that the metastases had destroyed one vertebrae and most of another. Despite Mr Rudol's best efforts the Hospital was unable to provide the resources and facilities for this operation. So it was a week later when he announced to the powers that be that he was not leaving the hospital until he had operated on me. It was a difficult and highly emotional time for both of us, but he supported me with regular visits, updates and comfort throughout. He carried out his promise to perform the operation himself. The operation was a massive success, and due to the extraordinary advances in Cancer Research and immunotherapy it was recently announced that my cancer treatment so far has been 90% successfully. I conclude this report and recommendation by saying how grateful I am for Mr Rudol's skill and professionalism, and for standing up for me when I was incapable of standing up for myself and supporting me through the early stages of a massive life changing situation.

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