Mr Seamus O'Hagan

Just wanted to leave a review to encourage other Patients to seek a 2nd opinion and potentially travel if it means that a better service and diagnosis can be made. I had started to have pain in my right hip from approximately November 2021. There were periods where the hip was sore all the time, worse bending over or ignited with twisting ar the hip The pain would reach the iliac bone and trochanter levels. When I had an X Ray and MRI scan in Belfast I was only given a diagnosis of bilateral trochanteric syndrome. There was no treatment plan, no further recommendation. I decided to go to London to have a 3D CT scan done that would be a recreation of my hips put into 3D from every angle. With this technology I was given a diagnosis of bilateral hip Impingement and CAM lesions, pincer Impingement. I do have a treatment plan now under a London hip Orthopaedic Surgeon. What is disappointing is that Belfast did not offer this service at the Ulster Independent Clinic. Essentially my treatment stopped there. I don't think their technology and training is on a par with the rest of the UK. I therefore advise people to push for a 2nd opinion and don't believe because 1 Consultant can't see your condition that you don't have a condition which could be treated. I have not been impressed with the Ulster Independent Clinic, I don't rate the experience on par with NHS Specialist Care.

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I attended Mr O’Hagans outpatients clinic earlier today, and very much appreciated his assessment of my condition. I was impressed by his transparency, which has enabled me to feel relaxed about possible surgery, should this course of treatment be appropriate when I have my next review as was proposed. I appreciate this opportunity to write my review.

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I attended this consultant on Friday the 26th April. I was one of his last patients to be seen . The appointment was extremely detailed. Alot of time was spent on me which i greatly appreciate . He was also very patient with me due to my current health conditions when sending me for X rays. He explained my xray results in great detail and providing excellent knowledge of the surgery I need to go through. I would highly recommend.

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