Mr Praminthra Chitsabesan

Written by a patient at York Hospital

Re:- Elective Surgery for Colorectal Cancer. Sir, I would like to say a big thankyou for everything you have done for me at this very traumatic time of my life. I think one of the big things that you did was to make me feel safe, you were always pleasant and understanding. When I was readmitted to hospital you even took the time to come and see me to make sure I was ok. A big thanks once again. I owe you everything! Brian Thomas Hospital Ref: 10/326 NHS Number: 440 662 2519

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Written by a patient at York Hospital

His detailed explanations and taking care that I understood everything greatly impressed me as I prepared for the operation, an inguinal hernia. He took time to ensure that I new the risks and postoperative care so that I had every confidence in deciding to go ahead in his obviously very capable hands. His demeanour and calm, authorities tone, both over our telephone consultations and in the ward reinforced my confidence.

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Written by a patient at York Hospital

Mr Chitsabesan is a very polite, well spoken doctor. Excellent treatment before, during and after my surgery. My scar has healed nicely, I have suffered no ill effects post operation. I cant thank him enough.

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Written by a patient at York Hospital

I feel Mr Chitsabesan was probably the best surgeon I could have had at the time. I felt that everything went better than I could have expected. My wife and I were always confident that the treatment I received was the best I could have had. Everything from my diagnosis to the actual operation was explained to me excellently so I knew every detail of my operation to my recovery. I feel very grateful to Mr Chitsabesan.

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Written by a patient at York Hospital

Mr Chitsabesan oozes positive optimism and this transfers to the patient as massively reassuring, especially, when, in a case like mine, cancer has been diagnosed. He was quite clear that the NHS in York Hospital would provide me with the professional care I would need in order to proceed with major surgery. He outlined very clearly what would be required without being patronising and I came away from the first pre-op consultation feeling that I was in safe hands. It also helps that he smiles a lot, makes good eye contact and appears relaxed. My op went well, and I am now on the road to making a good recovery, exercising daily as he emphasised throughout our discussions would be necessary. I felt, and still feel, that he made it clear to me that I had to do my 'bit' if this operation was to succeed. I found that very empowering and the shared responsibility he stressed has enabled me to recover because I set myself daily goals to achieve (however small). Both my husband and myself felt that Mr Chitsabesan is dedicated to his patients and that we could entrust him (and the NHS) with my life.

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