Mr Vladimir Petrik

Mr Vladimir Petrik 2015-02-23 Person 5 5 0

I came to Mr Petrik after I was referred to him for a mri scan, as soon ad I was out of the scan room I was brought back into his consulting room. He was very straight forward with me and didn't beat around the bush. He told me I had a large tumour growing on my spine and it was crushing my nerves so badly that's why I couldn't walk or feel parts of my body. I was told straight it needed to be removed as if it grew any bigger than it already was it would eventually kill me. Knowing that I had hospital phobia he reassured me everything would be okay. A week later I was in theater having the tumour removed which my sister said took quite a while. I also had a very nasty pressure sore debrided aswell. After my operation he was very kind and reassured me he would let me know the biopsy results. Turned out the tumour even though it was big was benign. I was happy and sad happy for the tumour being benign but sad as he told me the tumour had caused a lot if damage to my nerves. So my legs may never be the same again and I might not be able to walk again. 2 years later some feelings have come back into my top half of my body I can hold light things and feed myself. I went for a check up and another mri to check and they found nothing. Dr Petrik is a very kind caring and compassionate man. He saved my life I can never thank him enough.

Mr Vladimir Petrik 2015-01-22 Person 5 5 0

My GP referred me to Mr Petrik at the QE Hospital. At all times Mr. Petrik listened to my symptoms and after an examination explained that an operation would be the best option and what it would entail. My operation was undertaken in July where I underwent a Right L4/5 fenestration, right direct, left cross-over decompression, microdiscectomy. I was in hospital overnight and received excellent care in the short stay unit. Mr Petrik was informative at all times and came to see me before I was discharged to reassure me that the operation had gone well and to ensure that a physiotherapist would attend prior to discharge. I was referred for physio at my local hospital and have made a full recovery and since been discharged by Mr Petrik. I can honestly say I was totally satisfied with the care received from Mr Petrik, the staff in the short stay unit at the QE and my physiotherapy at Solihull.

Mr Vladimir Petrik 2014-12-14 Person 5 5 0

I first met Mr Petrik at a special consultation he set up out side of his routine clinic to review my condition. He made MRI images available to me so I could understand the issue and the complexity of the spinal cord surgery facing me. He explained best case and worst case outcomes of that surgery, so I was expecting at least a numb leg. Mr Petrik spent four hours in theatre removing a schwanomma and thanks to his skill I have not lost any feeling or ability in my legs and of course I am now free of my original painful condition. During an eight day confinement at the QEHB Mr Petrik would come to my bedside daily to discuss my progress, he allways made time to listen and answer my questions. Mr Petrik even saw my wife in a corridor where upon he made time to put her at ease and answer her questions. In all I have had a very positive experience at The QEHB thanks in part to the dedication of the nursing staff and in no small part to the knowledge, skill and caring of my surgeon Mr Vladimir Petrik. A very big thank you Vladimir.

Mr Vladimir Petrik 2014-01-13 Person 5 5 0

I met Mr P in an emergency situation when I was rushed in the Queen Elizabeth. I could not have asked for better. I was informed at every step and he even met me as I was moved between MRI and CT to be told what had been found. He even kept my wife updated who was in my room 2 floors above. Thankfully I did not need surgery but he took me through every scan before I was discharged and arranged the aftercare himself. I realise above it asks for constructive suggestions on improvement. I am sorry I am unable to offer any a highly satisfied customer.