Mr Lee Longstaff

Written by a private patient at Spire Washington Hospital

Mr longstaff is a kind considerate doctor who explains everything in detail and listens to what you have to say. He’s very approachable and doesn’t talk down to you. I had a full hip replacement by him at the Spire hospital in Washington and to be honest I couldn’t fault him on anything. My recovery has been easily managed and I’m so happy with my new hip.

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Written by a NHS patient at Spire Washington Hospital

I met with Mr Longstaff on 4 occasions..pre-op, post-op (before and on return from theatre)and at follow up out patient appointment. On each occasion I found him reassuring and approachable. Most of all, he listened to what I had to say and responded in a way that was both easily understandable to the layman(with explanation underpinned with test results, as appropriate)and all information was given in a relaxed but professional manner. He instilled confidence. I cannot think of any improvements. I would happily be under his care again, if necessary, and fully recommend Mr Longstaff as consultant of choice for knee replacement surgery.

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Written by a private patient at The Newcastle upon Tyne Nuffield Hospital

Due to the Covid-19 "Lockdown" and waiting over 2 years for a Right Hip Replacement, that an x-ray had shown "Severe Osteoarthritis", I gave up on the NHS. I was in severe pain that even Codeine could not alleviate. One Surgeon exclaimed "You've been like this for 2 years?!" Then he added "I can do you in 6 months" - UNCONSCIONABLE !! As a "Foreign" doctor, he obviously prioritized taking Private Patients - to make more money. That was the final straw for me. I decided that I must go PRIVATE. I needed a Surgeon who could understand my URGENT NEED. After hearing positive reports of Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital, I went Online to research. I had 14 Orthopaedic Surgeons to choose from. I scored all of them on the Hawkins Scale of Consciousness, a brilliant technique to ascertain the INTEGRITY (i.e. Level of Evolution) of a person (or country, etc.). Of all 14 Orthopaedic Surgeons, Lee Longstaff scored the HIGHEST. There were other deciding factors, but this was the most important one. He also had a shine or brightness in his photograph. Graduating with Honours from Cambridge was a plus. I also calculated that he must be around 50 years old - old enough to be EXPERIENCED but not so old as to be in decline. After making the decision to make an Appointment with Mr. Lee Longstaff, everything went like a charm. I got an appointment in 1 week (rather than waiting 4-1/2 months to see an NHS Doctor). We got along magnificently. The very next day I received a phone call from his Secretary informing me of a surgery date in just 5 weeks. From initial phone call to returning home after the Surgery totalled 6 weeks + 1 day - a miracle in Britain. I sobbed as the 3 Doctors prepared me for my surgery. I said "I can't believe it's finally going to happen. You're my hero." I could not have been more pleased with my entire experience.

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Written by a NHS patient at Spire Washington Hospital

Total Hip Replacement. From the first consultation up to my 6 week post op consult, Mr Longstaff and his support staff have been faultless. At each step of the process, the risks and benefits of my surgery were explained in an easy to understand manner. Mr Longstaff listened to my activity history, my future physical aims and used the information to suggest the best replacement for me to continue my very active lifestyle. I have followed all the advice given by the surgeon and physios, and have been pain free since the surgery. I am getting stronger every day and enjoy my active life again. A massive thank you to Mr Longstaff and all the staff at the Spire Washington.

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Written by a NHS patient at University Hospital of North Durham

Mr Longstaff has just completed a reconstruction of my left hip. Before surgery I was in tremendous pain every day and unable to walk any distance at all. At every appointment I was informed of the procedure that would take place and the risks that were involved including the risks from Covid 19. I found him easy to talk to and also easy to understand the work he was about to carry out. I came out of hospital on the seventh day walking without pain but also taking great care of how much weight I placed on my new hip. I am into my third week and have just returned from hospital after my first appointment with Mr Longstaff. He talked me through my operation and x-rays which I found Incredible at the amount of work he had carried out to repair my hip. I will be forever grateful for the excellent work he has done. Mr J D Sharp

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