Mr Raman Malhotra 2016-05-15 Person 5 5 0

In July 2015 I was diagnosed with a basal cell carcinoma just under the inner corner of my right eye and was referred to Mr Malhotra for a consultation. He arranged for me to have Mohs surgery which would be followed two days later by an appointment for any reconstruction that might be necessary. The Mohs surgery revealed that the tumour had spread up into my lower and upper eyelids and wound itself round both tear ducts. The necessary removal of the tumour resulted in an extensive defect and both tear ducts were sacrificed. Fortunately, as Dr Shergill, who had performed the Mohs surgery, assured me, I could not have wished for a better surgeon than Mr Malhotra for the reconstruction. Throughout the reconstruction Mr Malhotra and his team inspired great confidence and put me at my ease, taking the utmost care to ensure that I was comfortable and relaxed. An experience that could have been very frightening was made as pleasant as possible for me. After surgery Mr Malhotra came to see me to tell me that everything had gone well and to advise me about aftercare. I was very worried that, due to the loss of my tear ducts, I would have a constantly watering eye. He was very understanding and reassured me that it was unlikely that I would have any problems. He suggested that I allow two to three months to see how it went. He was confident that my eye would look perfectly natural within nine months and I would be able to wear contact lenses again in a few weeks. Just before I was discharged Mr Malhotra came to see me again to ensure that I had no other questions or concerns. When the dressing was removed after five days, I was amazed to see that even at that early stage my eye looked far better than I could have hoped. After a few weeks no one could believe that I'd had eye surgery and, as Mr Malhotra had promised, I was able to wear my contact lenses and had no problems with a watery eye. I did not experience any pain or discomfort during surgery, immediately afterwards or in any of the months that followed. After only a few months my eye looked perfectly natural with no trace of a scar. I feel extremely fortunate to have been referred to Mr Malhotra and cannot praise him highly enough. I should like to thank him and his whole team for their professionalism, kindness and understanding.