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Mr Robert Milligan
2019-10-16
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16th October 2019
I found Mr Milligan to have not only highly professional surgical skills but also great empathy, understanding and kindness during my consultations.
He has a very calm, friendly and efficient nature which is very reassuring to a patient.
Mr Robert Milligan
2019-10-12
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12th October 2019
I cannot recommend Mr Milligan enough. From my first appointment I left feeling as though I had been listened to, and all of my questions had been answered. Mr Milligan has a lovely bedside manner which helped me to feel comfortable asking questions about my care. I didn't feel rushed in my appointment at all, indeed I'm fairly sure I went well over my allocated appointment time.
The results of my procedure far exceeded my expectations - this was a second attempt at breast reconstruction (although my first surgery with Mr Milligan) and whilst I had no idea what to expect of pre-pectoral reconstruction, I am extremely happy with the results. Mr Milligan's genuine friendly personality is clear from interactions with other staff members including the Specialist Breast Care Nurses and theatres team members, who I observed working together whilst having some minor revision surgery under local anesthetic. My aftercare has also been very good, with timely access to Mr Milligan and/or a his BCN Michelle. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Mr Milligan - thank you so very much.
Mr Robert Milligan
2019-10-03
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3rd October 2019
I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few month back and was put under Mr milligan. When meeting him I felt really assured and comfortable. He explained everything in detail what I had and what the steps and procedures would be as we went along. He was very professional and caring making sure we understood everything he was telling us. I am now finished my surgery etc and see him again in six months time I'm very grateful to him through this rough time and would recommend him to anybody who has got to go through the same thing.
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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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