Mr Tipu Aziz

Mr Tipu Aziz 2018-05-30 Person 5 5 0

I suffer from Parkinson’s disease which I was finding very life limiting, due to the symptoms and the drugs I was being prescribed. I was put forward for DBS by my neurologist Dr Gregory of Poole, to whom I will be eternally grearful for the opportunity, regardless of the Final outcome, along with the whole team behind him, are ancredit to there profession. I have had my implants put in on 2nd May 2018 by prof Aziz and his team. The operation as far as I am concerned was a complete success. The whole team that looked after me where fabulous, putting me and my wife at ease. I am returning on 5th June to have the implants activated. If the results are as good as the teams of Dr Gregory and Prof Aziz, who came to see me on several occasions prior to and after the operation, then I’m going to be one happy man, with some of the old me back. Although I know that there will probably not be a cure for Parkinson’s in my lifetime, the treatment to relieve the symptom of myself and other like me are life changing and I thank all those, Prof Aziz, Dr Gregory and the nurses and doctors that have helped me regain, I hope some of my old life back.

Mr Tipu Aziz 2018-02-13 Person 5 5 0

It was with some intrepidation I contemplated having DBS. However, the first time I met Prof Aziz and he introduced me to his Team and he explained the procedure in detail and possible outcome I felt reassured and was happy to know I was a suitable candidate. It was also apparent how well respected he is with everyone I met. The operation date was set but due to lack of staff and beds I had to return home. Prof Aziz came to see me and apologised and could tell how sorry and embarassed he was. He didn’t need to do and could’ve left it to someone else. Sure enough the following week I returned and had the op. All went smoothly and I was home within 24 hours! I returned on 28th to be switched on and Prof Aziz came in on his day off especially to see me as I had expressed some concerned with tethering. He checked me over and suggested an alternative rather than opening the wound. I went away feeling reassured and happier. I3 weeks after surgery and I am thrilled with the outcome and cannot praise Prof Aziz enough. For his caring manner, expertise and aftercare (on his day off at Xmas time) he is amazing and would highly recommend him and his Team.

Mr Tipu Aziz 2014-05-25 Person 2 5 0

Prof Aziz is a good surgeon, I am sure, but I don't believe he has sufficient skills/experience in the particular medical procedure that I had done (occipital nerve stimulator). And following surgery, you will probably never see him again - you get handed over to someone else. If you are contemplating having this particular procedure done by Mr Aziz, my advice is, DO NOT!! Go to the National Hospital, London, instead, where they have had infinitely more experience. I would never, ever want anyone else to go through the experiences I had at the John Radcliffe Hospital. I had to have the procedure completely re-done at the National Hospital, London, and it was discovered that the way that Prof Aziz had inserted the electrodes in my neck meant that it couldn't even be called an occipital nerve stimulator - it was in a totally incorrect position, and therefore would never have worked correctly. It wasted so much time and agony. Nothing against Prof Aziz, and I'm sure he's had a lot of success in other areas of surgery, but PLEASE don't have this procedure done by him - I would absolutely hate to think that anyone else might have to suffer similar experiences to mine.