Mr Jibril Osman Farah

Written by a NHS patient at Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery

TO ALL AT THE WALTON CENTRE  I recently underwent a Focused Ultrasound procedure at the Walton Centre on 4th January for an essential tremor on my right hand. I want to put on record how amazing the attention and care has been from all the staff concerning my procedure from the moment I was first contacted personally by Mr Farrah to walking out the hospital after the procedure had taken place. Without exception, every single person I came into contact with, from the people in the cafeteria to the receptionists, nurses, radiology team and other staff who work in one capacity or another at The Walton Centre, all were helpful, understanding, friendly, and at all times had a marvellous sense of humour, which made the whole process so much easier for me. That said, I particularly want to thank Louise Cross, Mr Farrah's secretary for all her assistance in organising various appointments, taking into account my travelling from Leeds and future holidays I had booked, always responding to phone calls or emails by return. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. I would also like to say a personal, thank you, to Charna the staff nurse who was always on hand calmly telling me who was doing what and when. The registrar Anka was excellent, as was the pharmacist who went through all my medication, along with Ray my anaesthetist who was extremely thorough and friendly while explaining what would be happening when I was taken into theatre. How could I forget Jenny, the Sister who gave me a free haircut! Mr Farrah and his team were at hand with every step of the journey, constantly reassuring me along with checking and cross checking everything. On returning the following morning to have further checks, Sarah in the assessment team and Dr Macerolloto continued to enhance my marvellous experience with your staff. Mr Farrah and his team gave me the opportunity to have this life changing procedure which I will always be grateful for along with their excellent, empathetic patient care and consideration. I must also apologise to the numerous staff I haven't mentioned by name. During the last 12 years I have have had 10 operations in NHS and private hospitals, but I have never ever received in all that time the level of professional attention that I was given at the Walton Centre by all your staff, they truly were amazing. Thank you to them all for massively improving my quality of life by improving my tremor in my dominant right hand by 80%-90%. If anyone that is struggling with a tremor I can only encourage them to speak to Dr Farah and his team. Henry Stone

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Written by a NHS patient at Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery

I have been under the care of Jibril Osman -Farah for essential tremor i found him to be very informative and kind and he explained the procedure in great detail putting me at ease even to a point where he said to me if his own mother had my issues he would encourage her to have this procedure. I cannot thank Jibril and all of the team on JEFFERSON WARD enough. THANKS TO DAVE FOR A SUPER HAIR CUT.

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Written by a NHS patient at Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery

The care and attention I received was 1st class in every respect. The staff at the Walton Centre made me feel at ease and the procedure was painless. The scheduled follow up appointments are very reassuring to ensure there are no side effects. The travel from Lincolnshire to Liverpool was well worth the outcome. The procedure has given me a life changing way of life in respect to daily activities such as writing, eating and personal hygiene. I am very grateful to the whole team.

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Written by a NHS patient at Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral

The doctor was very understanding and listened to problem and explained everything about the procedure

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Written by a NHS patient at Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery

I was referred to Mr Osman-Farah after 12 years of multi drug resistant epilepsy and had two procedures performed by him during a 12 month period. I initially had a SEEG which led to a LITT in November 23 and thankfully everything went very smoothly. The care before and after the procedures was exemplary. I was fully informed of all options and risks/benefits before the operation, with multiple appointments to discuss and I now have very thorough follow up care in place. He was accommodating and understand when I needed the procedure later on in the year due to a significant life event. Mr Farah's team - his junior Drs and especially his secretary were all also incredibly helpful during what could have been a very difficult time. The difference post procedure is already massive, and I'm hopeful he has changed my life.

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