Mr James A S Young

Written by a patient at KIMS Hospital

I was very impressed with the operation to replace my knee and the care I received from the team after my operation

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Written by a carer at The Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital

Our 13 year old son, an elite footballer, suffered a major knee injury in summer 2019. We took him to our local A&E Department who misdiagnosed his condition. We had an initial consultation Mr James Young and following an MRI scan Mr Young was immediately able to correctly diagnose that he had a ruptured ACL and torn meniscus. Mr Young took time to carefully explain the procedure he would need to undertake to repair the damaged knee and showed great empathy towards our son who was devastated to hear this news as he is a passionate about sport, especially football and rugby. The surgery was booked for September 2019 at the Nuffield Hospital Tunbridge Wells and the care our son received at the hospital was outstanding. Mr Young performed an ACL replacement and repaired the meniscus as much as possible. From the initial consultations to the surgery and following aftercare, our son received exemplary care from Mr Young. It is now 9 months since the initial surgery and it is a joy to see our son back to high level, rigorous training and with a plan to resume elite level sport as soon as he has completed his rehabilitation programme and lockdown has been lifted! Without hesitation we would recommend Mr James Young – he is not only a talented surgeon but also shows genuine care and concern for patients as individuals. We would also like to add that the help and care we have received from Mr Young’s PA, Tess McClelland, has been just brilliant. Tess is so incredibly efficient but also showed great compassion, care and patience on the many occasions we spoke or emailed to make the necessary arrangements for our son. Thank you both for enabling our son to get back to doing the sports he loves so much!

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Written by a patient at The Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital

Mr Young performed total knee replacement on both my left and right knees. From the consultations to the surgery to the aftercare every aspect of my treatment was exemplary. It is now 4 months since my second surgery and I am able to walk without pain and for increasing distances. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Mr Young.

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Written by a patient at KIMS Hospital

Within 10 minutes of meeting Mr Young he had correctly assessed how important my sport was to me. Despite my age, he took on the challenge to get me back playing again – pain free. Mr Young was very clear in his explanation of all my options, the pros and cons, and the probable outcomes. All the time I felt that he was really relating to my personal circumstances and not just ‘reeling off’ a set speech. In my case, he proposed a relatively new, non-invasive, non-surgical procedure, which was very low risk. He was extremely honest in that there was not enough data to show whether it would work, and it had not been around long enough to know how long it lasts. I had 2 injections about a month apart. They were carried out by Mr Young’s radiographer as they were done under ultrasound guidance, but on both occasions, Mr Young was present, overseeing the procedure and ensuring my comfort. I was slightly sceptical but within 2 weeks of the first injection my knee, which had a life time of twisting and turning, two previous arthroscopies, and now arthritis, was actually diminishing in pain. A month after the 2nd injection I was back playing competitive hockey with no pain during the game, or afterwards. Throughout the process Mr Young always made time fully explain the problem, the possible courses of action and to answer questions. 8 months down the line, although lockdown has prevented competitive play, there are no signs of the pain returning. Will definitely be back to have the other knee done!

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Written by a patient at KIMS Hospital

I was highly impressed and delighted with all aspects of my care. I received clear advice prior to my operation and was completely reassured by Mr Young's professionalism and care. The operation was a great success and again Mr Young and his team treated me with understanding and support. Thank you.

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