Mr Wisam Al-Hakim

Written by a patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

Very considerate and understanding. Very clear with his plan of action and before and after surgery care was excellent.

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Written by a patient at The Holly Private Hospital

After reviewing my symptoms and scans, Mr Al-Hakim explained in detail what I should expect from the shoulder surgery and what he would do. This gave me confidence - my first operation. The post operative pictures were explained to me and the recovery process reviewed and discuss in detail at each consultation. Surgery has been really successful and I have great movement and strength is nearly back to how it was before I started having problems.

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Written by a patient at The Holly Private Hospital

No nonsense expert care. Quality consultation and trouble free operation. Highly recommend

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Written by a patient at The Holly Private Hospital

Extremely professional, explained in great detail before and after the procedure in words easily understood of what to expect. I found the humour was reassuring but respectful - just about right - I feel this is hard to achieve but the doctor did just that. The result is more than I hoped for.

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Written by a patient at The Holly Private Hospital

In June of this year I was fortunate to be referred by the NHS to see Doctor Al-Hakim at Holly House Hospital This appointment followed ten months of pain to my right arm and shoulder. The ultra-sound results had not been transferred but, following a thorough examination, the doctor was able to explain exactly what the problem was. He spoke in language I could understand taking time to draw a diagram of the shoulder pointing out where the tear had occurred and the reasons why I was in so much pain. I was diagnosed with a Rotator cuff partial thickness tear. A possible operation was mentioned but I was offered a steroid injection to ease the pain. It was explained that this did not work for everyone and the arm would feel heavy for a few days before I felt the benefit. Dr.Al-Hakim was extremely patient and asked if I would like time to think about this or discuss with a friend. Despite being rather apprehensive and a little afraid I trusted him. The injection was given within minutes (no waiting, much to my relief). I asked him to talk to me so that I would not be aware of the time it took etc and he obliged. This really helped and was not as bad as I thought it would be. Time was given for me to relax and take some water whilst he typed a letter to my own GP. This gave information not only regarding treatment but also that he would be willing to see me again at Holly House should I suffer in the future. I was advised to encourage my GP to refer me back as he would be willing to see me as an NHS patient. I felt extremely grateful and reassured by this very calm and kind specialist.

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