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Mr Nikhil Pawa 2020-11-06 Person 5 5 0

Being told I had colon cancer and needed urgent surgery some two years ago came as a huge shock to me. It turned my life upside down and was the start of a scary journey into the unknown, punctuated by seemingly endless consultations, blood tests, X-rays, scans, and ploughing through numerous information leaflets setting out possible scenarios and outcomes that sought to reassure but mostly had the opposite effect. I count it a great stroke of luck that I was assigned to Mr Nikhil Pawa and his team for my treatment. From our very first meeting I felt reassured and in good hands. He was always warm and courteous, clearly explaining my diagnosis and proposed treatment at every stage. He came to see me immediately I came round after the surgery to tell me exactly what he had done and reassure me that all was well, and followed up with regular visits throughout my stay in hospital. Unfortunately he had found it necessary to perform an ileostomy - a possibility which I had dreaded - and I had to learn to live with a stoma for a few months. Knowing I was upset about this Mr Pawa promised to reverse it as soon as possible. Eight months after the operation he kept that promise, scheduling me into his busy schedule to my great delight. This was obviously a long and difficult time for me, but it could have been so much worse with a less competent and empathetic consultant. I have total confidence in Mr Powa's surgical skills and judgment and no hesitation in following his advice. While hospitals are by no means my favourite place, I am always pleased to see him. Had I opted for private treatment I would doubtless have spent considerably less time in rather more comfortable waiting rooms but I am sure I couldn't have had any better treatment. He is a credit to the West Middlesex Hospital and the NHS.