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Mr Jeremy Birch 2018-05-02 Person 5 5 0

After being diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2015 and having undergone several rounds of surgery including a mastectomy, I was incredibly fortunate to find myself under the care of Mr Birch for the reconstructive phase of my treatment. From my initial consultation with Mr Birch in the summer of 2016 to my most recent last week, Mr Birch has always exuded incredible caring, sensitivity, confidence and calmness, qualities I desperately needed through what was the worst three years of my life both emotionally and physically. In every appointment, which always ran on time, Mr Birch always ensured I was happy with any decisions made and never once did I feel rushed into making any decision about my care. This was incredibly important when I was found to carry a BRCA2 mutation and had to decide to remove the healthy breast or not. Mr Birch provided me with all the information I needed as to what he could accomplish with whatever decision I made. I feel completely safe and confident in his care and have never once doubted his abilities. After deciding on the prophylactic removal of my remaining breast, Mr Birch and his team reconstructed both of my breasts using the Diep Flap method. Mr Birch’s care before, during and after the surgery was exceptional ensuring I was receiving the care I needed to recover whilst in hospital. Anything amiss and Mr Birch was on the case and sorted things out promptly. Just two months ago, Mr Birch completed my transformation by reconstructing my nipples and for the first time in three years, I am once again confident with my appearance and at 52, that is an important part of my emotional recovery after a cancer diagnosis. I have been under the care Mr Birch both through the NHS and privately, and I always feel complete trust in his abilities as a plastic surgeon. The NHS is incredibly fortunate to have Mr Birch on their roster and I am incredibly fortunate to have Mr Birch as my consultant.