Mr Paul Goldsmith 2021-07-22 Person 5 5 0

In October 2018 I was diagnosed with a small hiatus hernia after suffering from acid reflux for a number of months. I was prescribed 20mg of omeprazole daily and everything was fairly manageable until February 2020 when suddenly, new and severe symptoms emerged. After trying a whole range of medication and having had an endoscopy I was still no further to finding a solution. My symptoms were affecting the quality of my life and the local NHS hospital said there was nothing wrong and discharged me. I had previously used Spire Hospitals for another medical problem and decided to do some research into help for my silent reflux. I was both surprised and relieved to discover there is actually a Reflux Clinic. I spoke to the co-ordinator who asked me to forward my clinical history for the team to peruse. Within 24 hrs I had been contacted and an appointment for me was arranged with Mr Paul Goldsmith. He explained to me that from all my symptoms listed he was the best person to care for me and he immediately gave me a diagnosis. I remember being amazed that someone knew exactly what the problem was, how to prove it and then how to fix it. I come from a medical background myself and I am use to how good people are in their roles but this was still very impressive. It was such a relief to finally find someone who could help me. After a variety of tests at the Functional Gut Clinic and the hospital, the results confirmed Mr Goldsmith's diagnosis. Armed with all this information the Linz device was my best way forward. I bombarded Mr Goldsmith with a huge amount of questions at my appointments after doing my research. He had a explanation for all my questions and concerns and I trusted him completely. I had Linz surgery just over 3 months ago and I am progressing very well. Mr Goldsmith was very honest about how long it would take for my symptoms clear, mainly because they were silent reflux symptoms and I had had them for a number of years. Before my 3 month post op appointment I remember thinking, "what on earth would I have done if I hadn't found Mr Goldsmith?" I could not imagine having to live the rest of my life feeling so unwell. I cannot speak highly enough of Mr Paul Goldsmith and the Reflux Clinic Team.