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Mr Tony Kochhar
2017-06-30
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30th June 2017
I went to see Professor Kochhar after seeing another surgeon who seemed quick to whip me into theatre. He listened to what had happened with me, suggested we check what was going on with an MRI and then took time to explain to me exactly what the MRI showed. He recommended physiotherapy initially and gave this time to work. When it did not fix the problem we discussed surgery which I have just had.
I felt comfortable with this plan as he had explained clearly to me what was going on and gave me options which I then decided between. I'm only 8 weeks post-op but I have near full movement in my shoulder already and the operation was relatively easy as he did it under local anaesthetic.
Overall a great surgeon and a great experience.
Mr Tony Kochhar
2017-05-01
Person
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5
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1st May 2017
Overall he was very friendly and seemed nice but we did not get the feeling he was particularly caring and seemed very quick to recommend surgery. We asked why two other surgeons had recommended physiotherapy and not surgery he simply responded that he was the top person in the country and we were just not convinced. We hope our review does not sway you from seeing him and making up your own mind.
30th June 2017
Response from Mr Tony Kochhar
Thank you for your feedback. It is always helpful to receive feedback from patients. I am sorry you felt I was quick to recommend surgery - from your review (I'm sorry it does not state your name so I cannot provide anything more than a general response) you had clearly come to see me for a second opinion and I can only imagine without referencing any details about your case that physiotherapy had not helped in the past. My approach is always to try conservative measures first and if these do not work then surgery is considered as an option. If you would like to discuss your case in more detail please contact me via my office and I would be happy to talk through in more detail.
Mr Tony Kochhar
2017-05-01
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1st May 2017
I do not normally write negative reviews of doctors as I think they work in a very difficult area with very busy lives and it must be very stressful. However, unfortunately I have had a few health issues over the last year which have meant I have had to visit several doctors and so feel I have developed a good gauge of what a doctor should be. I feel Profressor Tony Kocchar is one of the most self promotional doctors I have met. Everything from the way he talks about himself "I'm the only shoulder surgeon to have featured in Tatler in 2013" (five years ago!) to "I am a professor" (an honorary role and as far as I can see in name only as he doesn't appear to be active in an academic sense). He did not show empathy for my problem and was very rude to my partner. I felt that he only saw me as a consultation fee and really didn't care how I was doing. I'm sorry but that just the way he made me feel.
20th April 2018
Response from Mr Tony Kochhar
Thank you for your helpful feedback which I will of course reflect on. This site does not unfortunately give names so I cannot look through my notes, but I do not recall ever saying to a patient that "I am a Professor" or "I'm the only shoulder surgeon to have featured in Tatler in 2013". These points may be on the internet both on my website and on other sites, but I certainly do not state them in patient consultations. Regardless, your comments are worth reflecting on and I will of course aim to make sure I am approachable and empathetic with all my patients.
Mr Tony Kochhar
2017-02-17
Person
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17th February 2017
I had a serious shoulder injury requiring surgery and could not have asked for a better doctor. Professional, kind and understanding and clearly a leader in his field, I'm so grateful to him for the repair and today I'm totally back to normal in that shoulder. I'm in health care myself and quite critical of health care but can't recommend Mr Kochhar highly enough.
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
Professor Tony Kochhar is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Shoulder, Elbow, Upper Limb Surgery. He is also a Visiting Professor of Sports Science at the University of Greenwich, London.
His practice is based around the principle that an early accurate diagnosis and prompt specialist treatment will lead to a faster recovery and return to work and sport. He regularly treats elite athletes and professional sportsmen and applies the same techniques to ensure all of his patients make the best possible recovery.
He is an expert in keyhole surgery and minimally invasive techniques and uses only best practice and the latest techniques.
Professor Kochhar completed his specialist training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, and then worked with some of the best shoulder surgeons in the world. He regularly lectures both nationally and internationally at leading shoulder conferences and training courses and continues to teach the latest techniques to trainees and fellow Consultants from around the country and internationally.
He has also written articles in the national and international press.
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