Mr MN Bittar

Written by a NHS patient at Victoria Hospital

I needed heart valve replacement and aortic surgery which was complicated through infection and kidney failure. The cardiac team at Blackpool helped me a through a difficult period with care and professionalism. They saved my life. I am indebted to all the team. Thank you all.

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Written by a NHS patient at Victoria Hospital

I would like to thank Mr Bittar and his brilliant team for the excellent treatment and care given to me following my operation on 28/2/21. Following my LAD by-pass, I have my life back again and its all thanks to this amazing man and his team

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Written by a NHS patient at Victoria Hospital

I would like to comment on how fantastic my treatment has been at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. From arrival, I was greeted by a very friendly member of staff who was obviously very dedicated to their job. My consultations with Professor Bittar prior to my surgery were very clear, friendly and put me at total ease regarding the procedure. The aftercare has been excellent. Despite how (understably) difficult it was, not being able to be visited by my daughters, other family members and friends, the staff and other patients made my stay at hospital more comfortable. This care also placed my family and friends at ease. My aftercare has been amazing, with regular follow-ups and tests/scans to ensure my health is improving. I cannot praise Professor Bittar,his team and all NHS staff enough for their dedication, caring and professionalism during my whole medical process. Kind regards Charles Leigh

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Written by a NHS patient at Victoria Hospital

Had triple heart bypass Jan.5th 2021 and would like to thank Mr Bittar and his team all staff in ICU and ward 39 for their care and dedication given me in my time at B.Victoria Hospital.I continue to make good recovery,and to anyone about to undergo the same procedure ,you could not be in better hands

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I didn't know Dr Bittar prior to my ambulance transfer from the Royal Preston Hospital to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for emergency surgery on an aortic dissection on the 24th of November, 2020. I didn't know it at the time, but it is now very likely that I have Marfan Syndrome. I was assured before the operation by the anaesthetist on shift that I was in very safe hands with Dr Bittar, but I was also completely aware just how high risk the operation ahead of me was, with roughly a mortality rate of 30-40%, and I had the feeling that the Royal Preston Hospital had diagnosed this very late on, to the point I really thought that I was a goner, if I'm completely honest. 3 months on after the surgery, I'm really happy with the progress that has been made, and I'm currently well on my way towards a full recovery, complete with my mechanical parts (mechanical valve + aorta), and for the rest of my life, I'll always be so incredibly grateful to Dr Bittar and his team. I had a follow-up appointment recently with him, and I'll be under his care for annual check-ups permanently now. I'd like to think that I'm done with major surgery now, but if I ever had to have another major operation, I'd absolutely want Dr Bittar doing it. Colin Dodd

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