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Written by a NHS patient at Trafford General Hospital
6th January 2024


Back to see Mrs Craig re my problem, what a special lady she is, listened and explained how she could help me with caring and understanding, the world would be a better place with people like Mrs Craig in it. Thank yo so much.

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Written by a NHS patient at Trafford General Hospital
14th November 2023


I had an initial consultation with Mrs Craig and found her to give a really human touch to her care, just a really lovely person to interact with. She heard my concerns with an open ear and felt a great mutual respect. Thank you.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Manchester Hospital
3rd October 2023


I have been under the care of Mrs Craig since march 2023. She is a fantastic doctor and made me feel at ease from day 1. She listened to everything I was feeling and carried out lots of investigations to find my problem and make me feel better. I’m very happy to say today was my last visit, I am so grateful I found Christine and would highly recommend her to anyone especially those out there who are nervous about showing/talking about this area of the body. I would also like to recommend the radiologist who works with Mrs Craig, Steve Lee. He conducted a proctogram on me 2 weeks ago. It’s not something you’re going to jump for joy doing however I felt completely at ease and not embarrassed at all.In fact I found it quite interesting looking at the monitor. He is a lovely doctor, who made me feel comfortable and at ease in an unusual situation. Thank you for that. Thank you to Mrs Craig for helping me cope these past few months.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Manchester Hospital
22nd August 2023


Had a laying open with Seton placement to treat my anal fistula on 11th July and just had my 6 week checkup today. Really pleased with how its going and Mrs Craig as always was really supportive and encouraging to keep up with the flossing. For anyone embarking on this procedure, it is a daunting prospect but be reassured that its not as bad as you expect. The post operative pain was nowhere near what I feared and whilst the idea of flossing multiple times per day seems almost impossible to imagine it really isnt so bad. Its a little uncomfortable at the start and it may bleed a little but not to the point where you cannot do it! Week 6 into flossing and honestly I have got used to - dont love doing it buts its a means to an end and just part of my bathroom routine! Keep it clean (shower head is great) and use wet/toilette wipes. Sanitary pads in first few weeks but then move to cotton wool balls with a little talc between the cheeks to capture drainage fluid and keep you dry. Believe me, the flossing is doable and I am confident that in a few more months I will be cured and free of my fistula! So glad I did my research on surgeons/techniques and found Mrs Craig as flossing with Seton isnt common but its definitely working for me.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Manchester Hospital
20th July 2023


I highly recommend Dr Craig.

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Profile

I am an experienced female Colorectal and General Surgeon. I qualified in Leeds in 1998 and returned to work in Manchester a year later.
My NHS post is at Manchester Royal Infirmary but I also provide outreach clinics, endoscopy and Day Case Surgery at Trafford and Altrincham General Hospitals. As a Colorectal Surgeon, I specialise in diagnosing and treating bowel cancers and other bowel conditions but I also deal with all those bottom/bum issues that you don't really wish to discuss with anyone.....
I am JAG accredited in endoscopy (Gastroscopy; Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy) and an experienced laparoscopic surgeon.
BOTTOMS - bleeding; pain; itchiness; rectal prolapse; rectal discharge; piles; anal skin tags; fissures; fistulas; anal stenosis; pilonidal disease; abscesses.
Banding of piles; haemorrhoidectomy; removal of anal skin tags; fistula treatment; fissure treatment including Botox injections.
BOWELS - Altered bowel habit; diarrhoea and loose stools; constipation; faecal incontinence; blood/mucus/slime; pain/discomfort; Inflammatory bowel diseases; appendicitis; diverticular disease and diverticulitis and its complications; bowel cancers; rectal cancers; small bowel problems; stomas (ileostomy and colostomy). Endoscopy - Gastroscopy; Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy; Open and Laparoscopic (key hole) bowel surgery; Stoma formation and revision stoma reversal;
ANAEMIA and WEIGHT LOSS.
ABDOMEN - pain; swelling; lumps/masses; hernia (inguinal hernia; incisional hernia; epigastric hernia; umbilical hernia; femoral hernia; ventral hernia); abscess.
SKIN - lumps and bumps