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Mr Robert Milligan
2020-01-28
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28th January 2020
I have a great experience with my surgery and my cancer journey since I have been referred to Mr. Milligan and his team as they we're able to met the care and the treatment I needed to the highest standard of care. He has the knowledge, compassion to his work and to his patients, he's been very professional, understanding, and always ready to listen to your opinion. As a cancer patient who was quite anxious at that time he was able to alleviate my anxiety through his explanations in planning for my treatment which is to undergo mastectomy with reconstruction, with the first meeting he was able to gain my trust, and the best thing is, he give you time to make decision, everything has been explained re-the plan, what's the outcome and any complications and he has been very honest and truthful with what he say. I would say he is young and well experienced Oncoplastic Surgeon, with the result of my surgery you would say He has done an excellent job, as I'm amazed and so happy with the result of my surgery and it help me maintain my self esteem with what I've gone through, and I owe it to my surgeon and his team. I am so grateful to Mr Milligan, my breast care nurse Michelle and Rachel who's always been there for me for looking after me so well, and the rest of Mr Milligans team during my surgery I have a great experience from pre-op to post-op, I salute and thank you may God bless you all..."So happy to be Cancer free and have my breast back".
Mr Robert Milligan
2020-01-19
Person
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5
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19th January 2020
Mr Milligan explained clearly what was involved. He explained that the standard procedure included a wire that was inserted into the breast, he then advised me of a new procedure called an RFID tag instead of the wire, that can be inserted days before surgery. I agreed to the method and was the second person in the country to have this. Mr Milligan is lovely calm and caring, I am sure that when he is training Juniors Doctors he would instil confidence in them, he is an excellent surgeon with a lovely manner.
Kind regards
Mr Robert Milligan
2020-01-14
Person
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5
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14th January 2020
Mr Milligan takes a genuine interest in the patients needs, he is a true professional with knowledge and experience that gives you the absolute confidence in him from consultancy through to surgery and then after care. Our family will be forever grateful for the surgery success we had with Mr Milligan and his team at the Gateshead QE, thank you.
Mr Robert Milligan
2020-01-12
Person
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5
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12th January 2020
Mr Milligan is a caring, gentle, understanding and approachable doctor.
His approach made a very difficult situation easier to cope with.
I would recommend Dr Milligan 100%.
Mr Robert Milligan
2019-11-29
Person
5
5
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29th November 2019
Mr Milligan takes time to put you at ease. He is very positive but gives you all the information that you need, he listens, reassures and encourages questions and ensures you are totally involved in the process and decisions.
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Profile
Rob is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.
He graduated from Newcastle University Medical School in 2006 and completed his Foundation Programme in Gateshead. Rob continued his core and specialist surgical training in the Northern Deanery, rotating around largest Breast Screening Units in the North East of England.
Rob gained a wealth of clinical experience in oncoplastic breast surgery during his training, including the use of Radioactive Iodine Seeds to localise and excise breast tumours. He has presented both nationally and internationally on this subject.
More recently, Rob was the first surgeon in the United Kingdom to introduce Radiofrequency Identification Tags, which are radiation-free, to localise breast tumours. He believes in offering patients breast conservation surgery whenever possible and regularly uses Local Flap Volume Replacement and Breast Reduction techniques to allow patients to avoid mastectomy . When mastectomy is indicated, he will always discuss breast reconstruction options.
Rob has a passion for Education and Training and a keen interest in Surgical Research.
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