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Written by a patient at East Surrey Hospital
31st July 2016


After being in hospital for 10 days with acute abdominal pain and having being seen by a number of doctors and nurses and even having an unsuccessful investigative operation the knight in shining armour that is Mr Monkhouse appeared. He was immediately both concerned and compassionate with what had gone on and voiced some new ideas on what the problem might be and instigated a new operation to try and find and solve the problem. Mr Monkhouse then operated on me found the problem and repaired an internal hernia and removed my gall bladder as a precaution as i had gall stones , he then even phoned my husband straight after the operation to let him know what he had done and i that was ok. After the operation and my discharge from east surrey Mr Monkhouse has gone above and beyond his duty emailing me every day and answering any questions i have had and i am due to see him in clinic soon for a follow up appointment. Apart from being quite simply the best doctor i have ever had dealings with he is just a genuinely nice human being All i can do is thank you Simon for all you help

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Written by a patient at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital
14th July 2016


Following a recent consultation with Mr Monkhouse, and the necessary CT scan, I was admitted overnight for surgery at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital. Throughout Mr Monkhouse updated me via email about test results and the different surgical procedures that might prove necessary - this was so reassuring. He phoned me on 2 occasions when I had queries and his interpersonal skills are superb. He listens, explains and will draw sketches to ensure you understand fully what needs to be done. My discomfort has been relieved and I am recovering well. His kind and thoughtful approach instilled confidence and I can only thank him most sincerely for his care and expertise. He is clearly a competent surgeon who loves his chosen profession and who considers carefully the needs of his patient.

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Written by a patient at East Surrey Hospital
10th July 2016


I would have no worries recommending Mr Monkhouse a consultant that goes beyond his duty checked in with me while I was in hospital on several occasions when he wasn't due to be working and reassured me at every meeting that things would get better and now I am pain free after 3 years and looking forward to the future ... brilliant surgeon ..........

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Written by a patient at East Surrey Hospital
8th July 2016


Today is a year since Mr Monkhouse operated me because I was rushed to hospital due to a sudden bowel ischemia. After my staying in hospital I have seen Mr Monkhouse a few times for clinic and I had to undergo some tests too and I am delighted to say that his care has remained as amazing as it was on day one. The care and support received while in Mr Monkhouse care has been simply outstanding, proper first class. Mr Monkhouse is an amazing, unique, skillfull and gifted surgeon. He the most considerate, personable, compassionate and kind surgeon I have ever come across as he dedicates all of his energy, time and effort to his patients, hence I feel incredibly lucky to have been under his care. Mr Monkhouse has always made me feel very welcome to ask any questions I had and he has been constantly in touch asking me to keep him posted on my progress in all stages of my recuperation. This last year has been a tough one for me but thanks to his skills I now feel fantastic again. I have been suffering with post traumatic stress and even when emotions were running wild and were full of fear and memories of scary moments, thanks to Mr Monkhouse's positive and encouraging attitude I now feel lots of gratitude and happiness to have got to where I am now. I am alive thanks to the amazing skills and care of Mr Monkhouse who had the promptness, skills and ability of understanding straight away what my problem was and reacting immediately without hesitating and wasting any valuable time. Thank you for all your support Mr Monkhouse, there are no words to express my gratitude and how thankful I am for knowing that lovely and caring people like yourself were there caring and cheering me all the way. I could not have done this without you Mr Monkhouse. THANK YOU from myself and on behalf of my all family. Barbara.

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Written by a patient at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital
7th July 2016


I approached Mr Monkhouse for Gastric Bypass surgery when I felt like I had no other choice. He talked me through everything and then, at my request, he managed to fit me in less than a month later. In the 2 weeks that followed, I was re admitted twice for chronic constipation (just my body's reaction to the surgery), both times he came to see me and reassure me even on his birthday!! A couple of months later I developed Gall Stones, and had to have my Gall Bladder removed and again the care and attention that I received from Mr Monkhouse was above anything I could have ever expected. Throughout the whole process he has been so reassuring which was great for my anxiety. I have never met a Consultant more caring and friendly than Mr Monkhouse. I am now 3 months post op and I have already lost over 45% of my excess body weight! I cannot thank Mr Monkhouse enough for changing my life!

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MA MBBChir PGCME FRCS
Consultant Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon

Mr Monkhouse was the recipient of the "Your Care Matters: improving the patient experience" award at the SASH Annual Staff Awards of Excellence 2015. This award is presented to a person whose great work is repeatedly highlighted.