Mr Rafid Al-Mahfoudh

Written by a NHS patient at Nuffield Hospital Brighton

I was lucky to have him for my op. Thank God there are humans like him and that he will still yet come to greater things.

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Written by a NHS patient at Nuffield Hospital Brighton

My husband Ray had complex spinal surgery on the 1st march 2023 as an NHS patient at the Nuffield Hospital Brighton .he was seen by Mr Rafid Al Mahfoudh who explained everything in great detail and gave my husband the chance to ask questions which he answered in a very straightforward way .my husband and I felt comfortable in his presence and had confidence in his expertise in spinal surgery. Ray had 6 hr surgery and was home the next day and was walking outdoors comfortably with support of his walking stick .we would both highly recommend Mr Mahfoudh his secretary Rochelle who kept us updated on appointments etc .and his great team of nursing staff who were all so helpful and caring .

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Hospital Brighton

I am greatly appreciative to Mr Rafid Al-Mahfoudh knowledge and skilled surgery in helping me. To say he has changed my life is an understatement; physically and mentally. I came to him doubled up in such acute back and right leg pain, unable to sit or walk. After having attended a&e and been given every pill one can imagine and still in pain i didnt know where to turn. However from getting the call from Mr Rafid Al-Mahfoudh's PA Rochelle to life changing surgery it was 10 days. Rochelle helped me all the way through with the administration and appointments. Mr Rafid Al-Mahfoudh gave me all my answers confidentally. The staff, including his nurse Justine, gave me all the support I needed pre, during and post operation. I have been unfortunate to be in this situation twice, last time 10 years ago. Amazing how medicine has changed. Fingers crossed this will be the last time! Thank you to Mr Rafid Al-Mahfoudh for restoring my health; me and my family will be eternally grateful.

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Hospital Brighton

What can I say, this wonderful young man changed my 88 year old Mum's life! After several months of pain radiating down her left leg and into her foot, my mum became 'an old girl'. Mentally and physically the deterioration in her was immense despite twice weekly physio appointments, acupuncture and prescription pain killers; all of which made no difference! By early August, life was getting very tough for her. A trip to London for an MRI scan, resulted in a very difficult train journey home requiring guards to call ahead to each station to help her off the train. That was a real low point followed by a few days away in September which were just impossible for her. She changed physio's and it was clear on her first session there, that there was nothing they could do to help, BUT, he referred her for another MRI scan for her pelvis and lumber this time, (the other was unrelated) and that was when there was a glimmer of hope. The scan showed a severe L4/5 stenosis and a large facet joint cyst. Mum's initial consultation with Mr Al-Mahfoudh was on 28 September 2022 at the Nuffield, where he studied the results of the MRI and explained the options. Following an x-ray, also held at the Nuffield the following week, surgery to decompress the stenosis and removal of the facet joint cyst was carried out on 7 October, just 9 days later! Surgery for mum was a big deal at her age and the anaesthetic was more challenging on her recovery. However with support from the wonderful staff at the Nuffield, Justina who was always on hand for support and Rochelle too, the effects of the anaesthetic only lasted a few days. Remember she was 88 years old! Surgery wise, the effects were instant!!! Absolutely amazing, literally a miracle had occurred! The anaesthetic on the day of the surgery had detracted from this miracle but the following day, it was very evident that she was walking normally, stood upright and with practically no pain! In fact very little pain throughout her recovery (she was wearing a Butec 10 patch), although prior to the operation it did not have any impact! A detailed account from Brian at the Nuffield on discharge of all medication to be taken, including daily injections for 7 days was given and supplied and mum was discharged on 9 October, 2 days after her surgery. She continued to wear the brace for 2 months as advised but the recovery from the surgery was minimal. The whole process has been life changing for her and at 88 years old, every day counts! Thank you to everyone involved in restoring her life!

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Written by a NHS patient at Nuffield Hospital Brighton

Such a truly wonderful surgeon who has improved my quality of life . Listens to all your concerns gives excellent explanations advise and choices . Professional,Compassionate ,caring and understanding. Ten months ago I had spinal fusion surgery which has reduced my pain . Sciatica has improved and am now walking further . Have had excellent postoperative care. His PA also excellent and accessible will always call you back and in the early days in my recovery was able to leave messages for Mr Al Mahfoudh and would never have to wait long for a response. I only have praise and admiration for a truly skilled surgeon and lovely kind man .

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