Mr James Kirkby-Bott

Written by a private patient at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital

I first met Mr. Kirkby-Bott after being referred by my GP. After an examination he explained the best way forward was surgery. I asked if it was possible to have the operation privately as the pain was interfering with daily life. He told me about his private clinic, Hampshire Hernia Clinic and how he operated using a local anaesthetic and sedation, avoiding a general anaesthetic. Although I was a little concerned he reassured me that I would be fine. I could more or less choose when to have the operation. Due to personal circumstances I decided to wait just three weeks. The whole procedure was painless, I left the hospital just over two hours after the surgery. I would highly recommend Mr. Kirkby-Bott, easy to talk too, very reassuring, and top rate surgeon using a very good private hospital.

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital

Mr kirkby-bott is an Exceptional surgeon , and professional in all aspects, from initial consultation all questions answered. explanation of procedures and recovery time's which makes you feel at ease, all the staff are excellent and professional.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Southampton Hospital

Having open Hernia Surgery with local anaesthetic and sedation was not something I was looking forward too! I should not have worried and the whole experience was excellent and my recovery was absolutely fantastic. I had surgery at the Spire Hospital Southampton having had the initial consultation with Mr Kirkby-Bott at the Nuffield Chandlers Ford. On the day of surgery everything from admission to discharge only took 6 hours and I was home with very little discomfort. I was walking without pain on day two and around 5 miles on day 12. This type of pioneering surgery using Local anaesthetic really does make recovery faster. Also, the use of the hernia pants was in my opinion essential and I felt it really did help with my swift recovery. Thank you to Mr Kirkby-Bott and the whole team for their support and professionalism in my hernia repair and recovery.

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital

Went in for routine gallbladder surgery, Dr was understanding, explained well, and I felt supported throughout the process.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Southampton Hospital

I had a great experience. I had a goitre which had grown and was making it uncomfortable for me to breath at times. Mr Kirkby-Bott was so thorough in examination/ investigations and explanations. I found his direct and careful explanation and patience very reassuring. I felt completely informed of my options and felt very confident in his recommendation re the surgery ( partial thyroidectomy). He took the time to explain every question and concern I had, which was incredibly reassuring and eased my anxieties. I had previously been very concerned about the possibility of surgery. Having the surgery for me was the best thing I have done. I felt the difference for me almost immediately, it made the biggest difference to me, my breathing completely normal now and my confidence is no longer affected by having this large goitre. I am extremely happy with the results, the scar is so neat, and 5 months post surgery it has faded a lot, I am so pleased with it. After surgery I had a mild croaky voice for about a week, then totally unrelated to the surgery I got covid which prolonged the croaky voice. Mr Kirkby-Bott had no hesitation in referring me for a consultation with Professor Patel ENT to check my vocal chords when I said I was concerned. This appointment happened very quickly and reassured me that my voice was not damaged by the surgery. My voice is completely normal. I have found Mr Kirkby-Bott to be excellent re any communication, questions or concerns from my first appointment right through surgery and with any follow up since. The best thing about seeing Mr Kirkby-Bott is that I was originally so very anxious about having this surgery but I can say for me, this is the best thing I could of done.

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