Mr Rupert Clifton

Written by a NHS patient at Fitzwilliam Hospital

I was referred to Mr Clifton by another consultant as he said, he’s the man who can sort out your knee! On initial consultation, Mr Clifton explained the options for my knee and said he would decide on the operating table whether a partial or full knee replacement was best for me. After a couple of delays, my operation on the Saturday morning could not have gone smoother. Mr Clifton came to see me before the operation to clarify what he was hoping to do and I trusted his judgement totally and felt at ease about the procedure. He even looked at re-entering the knee if possible, where I had previously had surgery. I left this decision to him once he decided which replacement to do. I then stood up that afternoon totally pain free after over two years and remain the same. I am so grateful for my partial knee replacement which has given me back full mobility. I would highly recommend Mr Clifton, on my 6 month sign off, his words, go live your life now meant so much to me, A true professional at his job!

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Written by a NHS patient at Fitzwilliam Hospital

Mr. Clifton. You remember, I gave you a hug to say thank you for replacing my knee and taking away that debilitating pain. Brilliant treatment and world class care by everyone at the Fitz. Thank you thank you thank you Yours with painless appreciation John Bradley

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Written by a private patient at Peterborough City Hospital

Having a knee replacement is a concerning time, but from the time I met Mr Clifton he put my mind at ease and explained the whole procedure. He had time to listen. After the operation he was there to answer any concerns I might have. The actual operation was nothing to worry about, and I was soon home. At the last consultation, 6 months later he was very pleased, and more to the point so was I! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mr Clifton to anyone requiring knee surgery. My only suggestion would be to ask the patient if they feel ready to go home, rather than send them home early.

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Written by a private patient at Peterborough City Hospital

He could well be the goat, when I was down and out he stepped in and saved me, my knee was finished I could move then bam, one touch of his magic hands and I was back on my feet. What a legend

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Written by a private patient at Peterborough City Hospital

Having previously seen another consultant who told me that I had no knee cartilage, OA, needed to stop running or run with constant pain and would need a knee replacement in 10 years - all with a 5 mins consultation, I was obviously worried. But today, I saw Mr Clifton who was absolutely brilliant - totally understood what I wanted to achieve in terms of movement and sport, and we discussed this at length. He explained everything, examined my knee, went through the MRI scans in detail with me, and outlined what looked right and where the issues were. We then discussed what could alleviate the issues, what I could do myself to strengthen the knee, and what treatment options were available and the cost/duration. We also discussed short and longer term goals and that I want to keep running if I can, and how to make this happen. He was recommended to me by the Sports Therapist who referred me, and I can see why! I felt totally reassured, Mr Clifton gave me a leaflet to consider (no pressure to book treatment there and then) but having discussed pros and cons at the consultation I already know that I will be booking. Superb service and care - can’t be improved! Thank you

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