Mr Jeremy Lavy

Written by a NHS patient at Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital

I had a reconstruction of my ossicular chain with a titanium implant at the end of January 2022, under the care of Mr Lavy. The operation was very successful as my hearing has been restored to normal and I no longer need my hearing aid. It has massively improved my quality of life as I can really enjoy music again, I can hear such small details like birds singing, I've been told that I don't shout now when I talk and I feel less isolated in certain social situations as I often found it difficult to follow conversations with more than one person. All thanks to My lavy and his amazing team at UCLH. He did an amazing job and I felt very well looked after throughout the entire process, despite there being a global pandemic! I will forever be grateful to him, and would highly recommend him given his skills and bedside manner.

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Written by a private patient at OneWelbeck

Failed stapedotomy operation. When it went wrong seem to disappear off the radar. Didn’t return my calls unless I really pushed is secretary. This surgeon is busy which in way is good as it shows he does a lot these operations but is not good when it goes wrong as he doesn’t give the impression that he has a lot of time for you. There’s a 0.4% chance of it going wrong according to him which I question and it went wrong for me which means now I have complete sensorineural hearing loss which is life changing. Big big regrets.

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Written by a NHS patient at Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital

After living for over fifteen years with increasing deafness in both ears caused by Otosclerosis, and the numerous hearing tests, consultations and hearing aid fittings at several different hospitals, I was thankfully referred to Mr Lavy for Stapes surgery. At my first consultation with him, he took time to field my array of questions and set me at ease with his quiet confidence and personable nature. It was very reassuring to know I’d be in such safe and practiced hands. I have now had two Stapes operations (Stapedotomies) under Mr Lavy. The first was in Dec 2018 at the old RNTNE building. The operation was a complete success, and my only lament at the time of the operation was that the magic of the ‘hearing reveal’ was too short-lived! No sooner was I marvelling at the newfound experience of sound, than the dressing was placed in the ear to plunge me back into (relative) silence! I was so excited for the dressing removal, and I was not disappointed by the incredible results. It was amazing to be able to live without the use of a hearing aid. My second operation, postponed due to the pandemic, was finally performed at the end of Oct 2021 in the new UCH Grafton Way building, and thankfully, just as successfully as the first one. Mr Lavy excelled himself again, and his team are second to none. I understand that most or many hospitals perform this operation under General Anaesthetic – I am thankful that mine was done by Mr Lavy under local anaesthetic and sedation, (through the ear canal) which allowed me to be aware of my restored hearing the moment it happened, and enabled a swift recovery. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr Jeremy Lavy and his excellent team and all the staff who cared for me. I am forever grateful for what they have done for me, it has been truly life-changing to be able to hear again.

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Written by a NHS patient at Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital

I first became aware that I had a problem with my hearing in my late 20s. I managed to get along until I became pregnant with my first child and my hearing deteriorated . I was referred to my local hospital and diagnosed with Otosclerosis. I was offered hearing aids and a mention was made of surgery but it wasnt fully explained. I moved house, became pregnant with my second child and once again my hearing got worse. I got a referral from my new GP and was given hearing aids. Sadly these did not suit me. A few years passed and after another referral, I ended up in the RTNE under the care of Mr Lavy. From the first time my husband and I met Mr Lavy ,we felt safe. His caring, approachable manner and his unique way of explaining things gave me the confidence to consider stapedectomy surgery. Finally in November 2018 , I had my left ear operated on . I remember Mr Lavy whispering "Can you hear me? after the operation and I could ,loud and clear. The aftercare I received was very good and I decided to go ahead with having my right ear operated on in November 2021. Once again the operation was a success and my hearing is fantastic. I had my second operation at UCLH as the RTNE has now relocated. I cannot praise Mr Lavy, his team and all the nurses and health workers enough. Having the operation is a massive decision to make but in my opinion , you will have selected wisely if you choose Mr Lavy.

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Written by a NHS patient at Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital

I suffered with right sided hearing loss from a young age, seeing many doctors with little improvement. After being recommended to Mr Lavy, they listened to all my history and performed an exploration of the ear Ossiculopasty. At operation was discovered a slightly eroded long process of incus with also incudostapedial joint dislocation. Post operation my hearing was remarkably improved with all signs of tinnitus gone. I couldn’t thank My Lavy and his team anymore for the care and treatment I received

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