Reviews

 
Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
« 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 »
Page 1 of 27
 
Written by a private patient at Spire Washington Hospital
27th March 2024


Mr Longstaff has recently replaced both of my hips. It’s 8 weeks since the second operation and all has gone well. Arthritis in my hips had really restricted my life, the pain and stiffness had severely impacted my mobility. Thanks to Mr Longstaff I feel that I have got my life back! I am very grateful for his skill and care.

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
Written by a NHS patient at University Hospital of North Durham
25th March 2024


Mr. Lee Longstaff has given me, "a new lease of life" -his words not mine-. At least that will be the case once all the healing has taken place. I had my total knee replacement only 8 weeks ago and have been reassured in a follow-up consultation with the man himself that all is well. For 22 years I have lived with an unstable knee joint. I was left believing that that was how it was to be. Then a doctor told me he had A FRIEND with a computer and a robot. That friend was Mr. Lee Longstaff. A skilled professional, Mr. Longstaff was direct and honest in his discussions with me as he LISTENED AND TALKED with me about my situation. He was thorough in his evidence gathering and investigations. This involved seeing another orthopaedic surgeon for a second opinion and a consultation for me with a plastic surgeon. That done, he laid out clearly how WE might proceed by trying the least invasive approach first and seeing what happened. He was not able to give a percentage outcomes guarantee. I appreciated his honesty. I was made to feel part of the decision making process in this life changing event for me. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Longstaff and the skilled team he assembled for my benefit.

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
Written by a NHS patient at Spire Washington Hospital
11th March 2024


3months post op from my 2nd hip replacement by Mr Longstaff, I am very happy with the excellent outcomes and have no hesitation in recommending him. He gave me confidence and reassured me throughout the consultations and operations and is on hand if anything is needed afterwards.

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
Written by a NHS patient at Spire Washington Hospital
28th January 2024


Mr Lee Longstaff performed a knee replacement operation on my right knee in November and I can only say how pleased and great full I am with the result.It’s only been two months since the operation and my quality of life has improved so much, the pain and discomfort I was in has gone. From first meeting Mr Longstaff and his team of doctors and nurses I can only praise their care and commitment to their patients., I can only say a big thank you to them for the care I received.

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
Written by a NHS patient at The Newcastle upon Tyne Nuffield Hospital
8th August 2023


Mr Longstaff listened carefully to my symptoms he explained fully what he needed to do to achieve the best outcome for my hip replacement. The operation went really well and the care I received was fantastic. The after care was faultless and I am really happy that I have a follow up appointment I one years time . I would highly recommend Mr Longstaff and thanks again

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
 

« 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 »
Page 1 of 27

Profile

Mr Longstaff attended medical school at Cambridge University and graduated with First Class honours and a distinction in surgery. Post-graduate orthopaedic training was commenced at Addenbrooke's hospital, Cambridge and completed in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

An additional 18 months of advanced surgical training was then undertaken in Melbourne and Perth, Australia where he developed a special interest and expertise in hip and knee replacement.

Mr Longstaff was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation trust in 2005.
In addition to lower limb arthroplasty, he also delivers general trauma care to children and adults with a particular interest in periprosthetic fracture management.
His research activities lie in the fields of trauma, hip and knee replacement and kinematics. He is an associate Clinical Lecturer in the Institute of Cellular Medicine at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. A keen educator, he has been appointed Royal College surgical tutor and Intercollegiate MRCS examiner.