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Mr Joseph Wasson
2022-04-24
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24th April 2022
My surgery with Mr Wasson took place during the COVID pandemic in 2021. I had been slightly nervous therefore because we hadn't actually met before the day of the stapedectomy surgery on my right ear. I had also had a very good operation done previously on my left ear by his colleague Ms Neumann.. and was thinking that it would be good to repeat the experience with the same surgeon on the second ear.
However when we did meet, Mr Wasson immediately put me at ease. He explained the risks clearly but also gave me confidence that everything was going to turn out OK - much as it had done on the left ear. Every bit as professional and thorough as Ms Neumann. When I came round after surgery, he came to see me (when I was still fairly groggy) and reported that he thought that things had gone very well.
Things had indeed gone well. For the first time in quite a while I noticed that I could hear distant bird-song and children playing. I wasn't having to strain to hear the mumbles of disgruntled children and tired older people. When I finally went for the 6 month check, we discovered that there had been a 40 db improvement across all frequencies.
I'm not sure that stapedectomies are that common so it's difficult to ask friends about them in order to make the decision 'shall I go ahead or not'? Few know the bother of hearing aids and how deafness can impact on your life by making you feel cut-off and isolated (even if the hearing aids work well, there is always the thought that you might be missing something.)
Making the decision is therefore difficult. It's a personal choice. But I'm very relieved that I went ahead. And I cannot recommend Mr Wasson and Ms Neumann highly enough. Thank you.
Mr Joseph Wasson
2022-03-26
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26th March 2022
Great consultant !
Mr Joseph Wasson
2021-02-04
Person
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4th February 2021
I recently had cause to be referred to Mr Wasson with regards to me having an operation on my ear. Before meeting him I was exceedingly nervous and apprehensive about the outcome of the consultation. Mr Wasson took time to listen to me & after examining my ears totally went through every stage of the surgery explaining everything in great detail. In doing so he completely put me at my ease & I am now very confident in his knowledge & ability & I cannot thank him enough for his consideration & professionalism.
5th February 2021
Response from Mr Joseph Wasson
Many thanks for your kind review. I am very pleased that you had a good consultation experience.
Mr Joseph Wasson
2020-08-19
Person
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19th August 2020
I made an appointment after investigations into the loss of hearing in my left ear was delayed due to the corona virus. Mr Wasson was welcoming, friendly efficient and effective. Waxed removed, hearing test, including pressure test, completed and no need for a hearing aid - something that had previously been predicted. Very satisfied.
Thank you
Mr Joseph Wasson
2020-07-10
Person
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10th July 2020
This was my first visit to One Ashford hospital. All the staff and nurses were very welcoming and the environment calming adhering to all safety measure with regards to Covid 19.
Mr Wasson put me at my ease straightaway as I was feeling very anxious and nervous about my symptoms and visit. Mr Wasson was extremely kind , patient, empathetic, thorough, and very professional. I would recommend him highly.
Thank you for making my experience and visit a calm and reassuring one.
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Mr Joseph Wasson is a consultant ENT surgeon in East Kent. His sub-specialist interests are complex otology (ear surgery), hearing implant surgery and balance (dizziness and vertigo), though practices all aspects of adult and paediatric general ENT.
Joseph graduated from University College London (UCL) in 2001 with degrees in both medicine (MBBS) and Immunology (BSc). He completed his basic surgical training in London and Essex and then undertook higher surgical training in Cambridge and the East of England. To further enhance his knowledge and skills in otology, hearing implantation, skull base surgery and balance disorders, Joseph completed three prestigious fellowships at two internationally respected institutions. Two fellowships were based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and the third was undertaken at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne Australia, with a research component based at the University of Melbourne. During his training, Joseph completed an MBA at Warwick Business School, which he passed with distinction and is passionate about using this knowledge to improve otology and hearing implant services in East Kent.
Joseph has published extensively in the field of ENT, otology, hearing implants, balance disorders and skull base surgery; and has presented his work both nationally and internationally. He has been awarded a number of prizes and scholarships in recognition of his achievements from respected institutions including: the Royal Society of Medicine, The British Association of Otorhinolaryngologists and Head and Neck Surgeons, and the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is an active reviewer of research articles for Clinical Otolaryngology and the British Medical Journal.
Joseph lives in Whitstable with his wife and two daughters. He is a keen runner, cyclist and paddle boarder.
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