Mr Vasileios Arzoglou

Written by a patient at Hull Royal Infirmary

This Surgeon is a really efficient and approachable man. He explained everything in great detail and I had complete confidence in him. The care I received pre and post op was good even though the ward was extremely busy. The day after the operation I was doing ok although I felt I was not emptying my bladder properly, I did tell the staff on two occasions about this. Before I was cleared for discharge a Doctor came to check my drain and he did spend a long time looking at it and I wondered if he was concerned with the content. I was prescribed morphine pre op as my blood pressure was very high and this continued after the operation. The morphine made me very unconcerned about what was happening! After I was discharged I did not do well, I felt very dizzy, short of breath and sickly. My husband contacted our GP and it was agreed that I discontinue the morphine and was given anti emetics. I continued to feel dizzy and had ringing in my ears, I contacted the GP and was told that I probably had vertigo and was prescribed some medication for that which I did not take as it was contraindicated with high blood pressure and I believed my bp was too high. Two days later I had a wound check with the nurse at my GP and she took my bp and found it was very high. I had to return later to see a GP and was prescribed amlodipine which I am still taking. I had blood tests and was found to be anaemic and other abnormalities which needed treating. My point is, I was discharged too quickly and had post op complications which could have been dangerous. My follow-up was a phone call from the physiotherapist five weeks after the operation and because of the problems I was having I was referred for another MRI scan. The physio felt that I should have had a bladder scan also on the ward. I understand that because of the pressure on the NHS a quick turnover of patients is required but if I had stayed in another day, my blood pressure, anaemia and bladder problems would have been spotted and dealt with immediately and my recovery would have been better. I have seen the Consultant recently for follow-up and have been discharged. He confirmed that I was un realistic about what I should be doing physically and I wish I had seen him months ago as I would have known better what I should be doing. I phoned in sick for my job (staff nurse on Medical Outpatients) June 2014, had my MRI scan in December 2014, my operation February 2015. I have had to leave work as this has taken so long and the pressure to return to work was too stressful.

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Written by a patient at Castle Hill Hospital

finest surgeon in England and a very nice man

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Written by a patient at Hull Royal Infirmary

The care and time Mr arzoglou spent with us explaining what he would be doing was very helpful,when I went to hospital I knew what was going to happen .the hospital staff also told us what was happening all the way ,after the operation I felt very well looked after .the only negative thing was I was not told about taking the anti sickness tablets but that is a very very small negative ,the whole stay was good and I felt looked after very well but most of all by Mr Aeroflot and his team thank you

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Written by a patient at Hull Royal Infirmary

I was faced with a devastating condition and my life potentially changed forever. I was placed under the care of Mr. Arzoglou or 'Vas' as he introduced himself. For me when faced with neurosurgery the main concern is not the surgeons personality but their surgical skills. Vas was so reassuring from the first I met him, he was very detailed about my condition and the surgery required and the possible recovery. I am very pleased to say the surgery was a success ( C1,2,3&4 decompressed and fused). I would definitely recommend Mr. Arzoglou if faced with the prospect of neurosurgery. It has to be mentioned his secretary 'Julie anna' is also very friendly, and nothing is too much trouble. This is often a very worrying time for patients so a supportive surgeon and secretary means an awful lot. Thank you for the excellent care I received.

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Written by a patient at Hull Royal Infirmary

Mr Arzoglou showed great care and concern regarding my case from the outset. He listened to me and explained everything to me regarding the surgery I had again from the outset. The surgery was a complete success due to his skill and knowledge. My follow up appointment was thorough and again I was shown care and concern. I have no thoughts as to how he could improve anything as I was 100% happy.

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