Mr Vladimir Anikin

Mr Vladimir Anikin 2022-02-10 Person 5 5 0

Mr Anikin showed empathy and commitment whilst providing me with exemplary care at the scariest time of my life. My consultation and lobectomy were performed without delay. I would not hesitate to be referred to Mr Anikin again in the future should I need to, I am forever grateful to him.

Mr Vladimir Anikin 2018-10-23 Person 5 5 0

15 years after a road traffic accident, I became breathless and in much pain in my chest. Having gone back and forth with gps and NHS consultants, with scans etc showing an elevated diaphragm - not one person had picked up a paralysed diaphragm and chilaiditi syndrom. All gave me ok and pain killers - surprised? Me neither. Thankfully in December 2017 my lure was about to change. I met Mr Anikin. A very humble, calm, and incredibly caring Surgeon. We sat and discussed his diagnoses and options. He explained in length what would and wouldn't happen if I left my condition without surgery. He was able to diagnose and pin point the seriousness of my collapsed lung and how to resolve. On January 7th I was admitted to Harefield, on 9th I was taking in for right thoracotomy surgery to plicate bowel and diaphragm, with Mr Anikin calmly explaining again what would happen before I was anesthetized. When I woke, that same face checked on me. Mr Anikin is the most professional, most caring and amazing of surgeons. I have had various operations over the years and never had my surgeon or his teams visit every day for three weeks day and night, always available to check on me. He changed my dressings on several occasions and even removed my chest drain himself! He is a true carer and the epitome of recovery. I would highly recommend Mr Anikin and his team (Mr James Barr, all the day and night nurses on Juniper Ward, Dee in Administration and Customer Care, the catering team Sue and Tracey and all) to anyone looking for a route to recovery. He is amazing, and very humble. Whatever you do, let him help you live your life the way you were meant to. Well. Even major lung surgery can be short term pain for longer term wellness - I'm 39 years old and because of Mr Anikin, will be kicking around with well behaving lungs for many many decades to come.

Mr Vladimir Anikin 2018-08-11 Person 5 5 0

After 2 collapsed lungs I was referred to Dr Anikin for VATS Plurodesis. I’ve never had surgery in my life and if I said I was worried it would be understatement. I live and grew up in Harefield (2 miles from the hospital!), the thought of having surgery in the world renowned heart and lung hospital that I used to ride my bike through as a youngster was extremely daunting. I did my research on the surgical options available to me as well as Dr Anikin himself by reading his papers. When we first met I wanted to go the opposite route of surgery to his proposed suggestion. We discussed the pros and cons of each. He then gave me the choice without applying any pressure what so ever. Dr Anikin put me so at ease that I decided to go with his suggestion of Talc Plurodesis , I trusted every word he had to say. 2 weeks later I had the operation. After being knocked out and having no recollection of the surgery at all I was amazed that the first person I see when I came around was Dr Anikin himself. He wanted to check that everything was ok. On the recovery ward he visited me and his other patients every day to check on our progress. I owe a lot to Dr Anikin and will be forever grateful for what he did. He’s the most humble & selfless person you could ever wish to meet. If he’s about to be your consultant then believe me when I say that you have nothing to fear, your in good hands. I also want to say that the care I received from the nurses and staff at Harefield Hospital was second to none, everyone was amazing and had my best interests at heart. I wouldn’t change a thing, apart from the depressive on hold music you get on the phone when calling them!

Mr Vladimir Anikin 2017-08-04 Person 5 5 0

I had referral to Mr. Anikin from Mount Vernon, the appointment to see him in clinic was quick, followed by my operation 4 day later. The care I received was excellent by all members of the clinical and nursing staff during my stay at Harefield Hospital. I can not see any improvement needed in my case during my stay The treatment I have received also by Mount Vernon in keeping a check on my cancer problem via Dr Nathan since 2014 has also been first class.