Mr Mario Teo

Written by a patient at Southmead Hospital

After not being taken seriously and dismissed by my own neurologist, I was recommended to get in touch with Mr Teo in Southmead (I live in Wales!) and explain my symptoms. Within a few weeks of getting my Gp to refer me, I received an appointment with Mr Teo. He listened to all my concerns and understood what I was going through with my symptoms, and subsequently ordered scans to investigate the cause of them. Within a few weeks I had a scan, and then after a very short while, followed up with a call from Mr Teo himself to give me a diagnosis and an appointment to discuss my scans and options in length. Over the coming months my condition had worsened causing me to give up work and became debilitating to my every day life and affected my weight and I lost a dramatic amount in a few weeks! Mr Teo called me after a concerned email from my GP and booked me in for urgent surgery within a fortnight! Due to the severe pressure in my brain stem it was necessary to operate. He gave me every assurance that he would take care of me and that is exactly what he did! In July 2020 Mr Teo performed my neurosurgery for Chiari Malformation. (Foramen Magnum Decompression) He came to see me almost every day of my two week stay in Southmead Hospital, took time to listen and did an amazingly neat job of the surgery scar too!! I recovered within a few days and was discharged on the 5th day post op. I’ve continued to improve daily and cannot thank or recommend him enough!! He truly is an angel in disguise and has given me hope of regaining my life back. I can only say amazing things about Mr Teo and hope Southmead realises how lucky and privileged they are to have him as part of their consultant neurosurgical team!!

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Written by a patient at Southmead Hospital

Mr Teo is a wonderful surgeon, as well as obviously being technically brilliant , he is an excellent communicator, listening , and explaining the details of the treatment involved. I had returned to Southmead on the 12 th March 2020 , after an angiogram taken the previous week had confirmed the presence and location of a spinal av fistula, a rare condition which was causing severe mobility problems as well as other symptoms, I understand that untreated this would have progressed to cause paraplegia. Thankfully Mr Teo considered my case urgent, and I will be eternally grateful, he organised and carried out the operation to successfully close the fistula on the 13th March , I was allowed home a few days later just as Covid19 was gripping the country. I realise now that delay would have probably resulted in an indefinite wait due to the Pandemic. Instead I am returning to full fitness, walking, cycling and gardening. I would also like to mention Mr Teo's secretaries Nikki and Sheila , although we haven't met they have been so kind and helpful on the phone . Thank you.

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Written by a carer at Southmead Hospital

Mario Teo has been marvellous. He is completely passionate about his patients. My Aunty was admitted into hospital. With desperation I contacted Mario Teo as my Aunty had received treatment from him in the past. Mario requested my Aunts scans to look at. He then decided on the best possible treatment for her. Without this my Aunty was looking at possible death. She had swelling of the brain. This wasn’t treated correctly initially. Without the input from Mario the outcome wasn’t looking great. He worked wonders. My Aunty was completely dependant on someone to care for her. Until she was correctly diagnosed and given the correct treatment, from Mario! He has since seen my Aunty at Southmead and things are looking fantastic. The treatment is working and she is gaining strength and progress everyday. Mario Teo is by far one the best out there. He has been absolutely fantastic. My family have all faith in him. Thank you so much!

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Mr Mario Teo, I would like to say a huge thank you for looking after me over the last 3 years. I have trusted you with my life and continue to have every faith in all that you say and do. It’s because of you that I am here today still positive and fighting. Yes my life as it was is different, but in this pandemic I think everyone’s life is different. As a family, we say thank you from our hearts, and know anyone in your care will have the greatest care ever

Written by a patient at Southmead Hospital

I was admitted to Southmead Hospital after visiting Specsavers for an eye test, having experienced vertigo and some vision disturbances, I thought it was eye strain from a desk based job. They found severe Papilledema and I was told to go straight to A&E. Fast forward many hours spent in A&E I was admitted as an emergency patient from Bristol eye hospital the next day to Southmead hospital having been diagnosed with a Colloid Cyst with Hydrocephalus. Mr Mario Teo and his team were amazing. He spent a long time answering any questions myself and my family had and made us feel like nothing was to smaller question to ask. After talking through the surgery options I felt that even though the thought of having brain surgery was frightening, I had every confidence in Mr Teo and his team. There was no else I would rather have perform the operation.I felt incredibly well looked after during my 3 week stay at Southmead with Mr Teo visiting me every day after the operation. Having had a few follow up queries, Mr Teo's Secretaries have always been able to provide answers to alleviate any concerns I had post op. I would highly recommend Mr Teo and his team and all of the staff on ward 6B at Southmead hospital.

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