Mr Mario Teo

Written by a NHS patient at Southmead Hospital

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Teo at Southmead Hospital for an emergency consultation after I had a stroke. He was understanding about my situation and gave my parents and I time to speak to him, he answered our questions honestly and gave us an explanation of the operation he planned to perform. He gave us time to think of any questions we had during and after the consultation, and also gave us his secretaries number if we had questions after the consultation. Before the operation he briefly walked me through his operation plans which put me at ease before going into theatre. I came out of surgery very happy (probably because of the drugs) and could talk my family until I fell asleep. The post operation scans showed that he is a master of what he does, for which I am very grateful to him. We had a consultation a few weeks after the operation, and again he listened to my parents and I, answered questions and showed us the brain images from the scans they took. He informed us of future plans after the operation which, again, put us at ease. He is very considerate of his patients and is open to any question and will answer honestly. Dr. Teo is a very kind man and I am so fortunate he operated on me twice. Thank you.

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Written by a NHS patient at Southmead Hospital

I have had an acoustic neuroma first diagnosed in 2003. I’ve had surgery and Gamma Knife since then but was referred to Mr Mario Teo in December 2019 as the tumour had grown again. I met Mr Teo along with The ENT surgeon at my initial consultation and immediately liked him. I found him very honest and forthcoming with information regarding my forthcoming surgery and the likely outcomes. I trusted his advice completely. I finally went into Southmead In October 2020 for my surgery. Although my initial surgery went extremely well I did suffer complications a few weeks later and ended up back in Southmead for a 5 weeks stay under Mr Teo and his fantastic team. I am now doing very well and that is all thanks to Mr Teo, his team, and all the staff at Southmead hospital. I am extremely grateful for their care and also the expertise, knowledge and kindness of Mr Teo himself. He really is the most brilliant neurosurgeon.

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Written by a NHS patient at Southmead Hospital

I was referred to Mr Teo in March 2020 with severe facial pain. Although knowing about the brain tumour for some years the time had come to seek support and advice. Mr Teo was so very kind with his diagnosis and support. He was honest about the way ahead but offered hope and support for the future. He answered all my questions and allowed my husband to attend the appointments as well as the information took a while to sink in. I was very scared at the thought of having the brain tumour removed. He reassured me and supported me all the way. The operation took place at the end of September 2020. All the staff in ICU and the subsequent ward were so caring. I have recently seen Mr Teo at my 4 month check up and we discussed my concerns for the future, again reasurance and support was offered. The whole procedure was amazing and I now have my life back. I cannot thank him and his team enough for their care.

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Written by a patient at Southmead Hospital

Me Mario Teo is amazing. I was sent here after having an eye test at Bristol Eye Hospital. This was through my optician who was not happy with my routine eye test. Mr Teo has patience and is clear on describing what is going to happen to you through the surgery. My parents came with me and he was so kind and considerate to them answering any questions clearly. I had a left wing meningioma removed. This was on the Friday morning and I was discharged On the Monday evening. On a check up my 14 year old son came with me and Mr Two explained everything to him. He showed him the scans of before and after the surgery, anwering any questions he had. Mr Teo is so kind and considerate that I genuinely had no apprehension on going into theatre. Mr Teo also has a great team. All of them are amazing. I can't thank you enough. Kind regards and best wishes for all of you. Charlotte Hawkins

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Written by a patient at Southmead Hospital

Mr Teo did my first bypass brain operation, it was a complete success. Not only is he very professional, he has a calm and cool presence about him. I liked and trusted him instantly. He has given me the best care and continues to do so with the progression of my brain disease. With his help I feel I can get on with life without many concerns on or if my health is deteriorating because of his care and reassurance.

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