Mr Narendra Kumar Rath 2019-02-03 Person 5 5 0

I had a multi-level lumbar decompression operation on my spine by Mr Rath done on my birthday - what a present - I am now free of the terrible pain I had been suffering in my legs for a long time. I would recommend Mr Rath to everyone. He explained everything to me very clearly plus what could possibly go wrong. I was quite nervous about the operation but each time I had to see Mr Rath I felt more at ease. The treatment I received before and after the operation has been excellent. I was not very well the first night and the nurses were so kind to me, nothing was too much trouble. Mr Rath's secretary Maureen needs a special thank you as she too reassured me when I needed to ask her a question - or two!! I found all the leaflets and brochures given to me very helpful. The nurse doing the pre-op assessment was very efficient and it was nice to have my husband in the room with me. It was a lovely to surprise when Mr Rath came to the ward twice to see me to make sure I was progressing well. I have never had a follow-up visit from a surgeon before. I felt I could ask him anything as he was so approachable. I have mentioned to my GP that if any of his patients have similar problems to mine that Mr Rath and The Walton Hospital is the best to go to. I did appreciate that I could travel to the Countess of Chester Hospital for my final visit to see Mr Rath as it is a much easier journey for us. It is also good to know that, should I feel I need to speak to Mr Rath about my operation I could phone Maureen and she could help me to either speak to Mr Rath, or see him if necessary. Thank you very much for all that everyone in all the various departments has done for me at The Walton to make my operation such a success, especially Mr Rath.