Mr Richard Freeman

Written by a patient at Nuffield Hospital Haywards Heath

I suffered an injury to my ankle whilst playing football 10 years ago. I had 8 years of mild pain and crunching noises. Then it got significantly worse 2years ago. I went from being very sporty to dreading going up any stairs. I put weight on and was begin to struggle mentally and it also affected my job. During such a troubled time, I was seen and operated on in a very safe environment and it was all very swift. I can honestly say this has really been life changing. I can carry my son and go to work pain free. I am very much looking for to playing sport again for fitness and the social side. Thank you so much.

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Written by a patient at Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Excellent care from initial out patient appointment. Immediately felt confident with Mr Freeman who explained procedure clearly (bunion surgery) and honestly. I felt he had a genuine interest in the best outcome for his patients and clearly uses the most up to date surgical procedures to enable full recovery. The surgery was life changing for me, I work for the NHS and I am on my feet all day and I was really struggling due to excruciating pain. The recovery is long, two months in a flat surgical shoe and then trainers for several months but absolutely worth it. I would have no hesitation in recommending Mr Freeman or the procedure to anyone. I now have no pain, no scarring and a foot that no longer looks deformed!

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Written by a patient at The Tunbridge Wells Hospital

I have suffered my whole life with my disability Hereditary motor sensory neuropathy, its quite rare, I had surgery when I was 11. Then by 18 I needed insoles, by 25 I need splints (AFO's) which caused extreme pain. Things got worse after I had my daughter (due to an injury while pregnant). So at 32 I went to see a surgeon he left and another came and he left, then came the angel that is Mr Freeman, he is calm, kind and knows his stuff. I came through the first surgery with 15 tiny incisions, it wasn't till I saw my x ray that I knew much work he had done in the 8 hours I was out. I did end back up in a and e but that was due to extreme swelling which i was warned about, Mr freeman came and saw me on the ward the next day to reassure me. Due to COVID it was over a year before i had my other leg done, again he was amazing explained everything and even had refined his technique (for the better foot) and i woke up from surgery with maybe 10 incisions the biggest was like 2 cm long. This man Richard Freeman has changed my life! I haven't been able to stand on any surface bare foot since I was 11, I can now! I haven't walked as far as I can now ( still not much to some) since I was a small child. I have had to have something in my shoes since I was 18. And if I found a pair of shoes it was an all day visit to multiple shoe shops in hopes I could find one pair. I went to town after my last appointment when he said he was happy with everything and once the swelling went down ( last one was only 3 months ago) I could ditch the boots. I walked yes walked into the shop and walked out 15 mins later with a pair of rocker sole trainers! I cannot explain to you how much joy this gave me, the freedom, the normality! I am tearful writing this, the man is a wonder and even though he can't cure me he has changed my life for the better forever. I will always be grateful and think of him as an angel. Thank you Richard Freeman, I was unable to express myself at the last appointment but thank you a million times thank you!!!!

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Written by a patient at The Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital

I had keyhole bunion surgery (bilateral) with Mr Freeman on 30th October @ Nuffield Tunbridge Wells. I was meant to have this surgery a week prior with a different consultant however unfortunately it was cancelled on the day due to equipment not being available

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Written by a patient at Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital

I found Mr Freeman very charming and he soon put me at ease.He was most approachable and explained clearly what needed to be done to excise the ganglion on my foot.He did an excellent job and I would certainly go to him again if I have any more problems with my foot..He works with a very good and friendly Team and I do thank them all for their excellent care. Susan Tawney

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