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jo_penny
jo_penny

I am trying to decide between 2 surgeons here in the UK (unless anyone else has any other recommendations!) & wondered if anyone has had experience of either of these surgeons: Mr Ahmad Malik or Mr Maneesh Bhatia? Any feedback would be much appreciated. I have read so many horror stories & am so worried. I really want to choose the right surgeon. Many thanks.

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  • pamela68350
    pamela68350 jo_penny

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    Hi, I have a bunion on my right foot which is slowly getting bigger, havnt done anything about it yet as it is not painful, just a nuisance getting shoes to fit.  I live in Australia but if I lived in England like you I wouldn't hesitate to get it done at the European Foot Institute in Sussex where they do the minimally invasive bunion surgery and have far better outcomes and a lot quicker recovery.   I have seriously thought about coming over to get it done there but don't know anyone that I could stay with while I get it done. Like you have heard a lot of horror stories here to, but after a lot of research over the years and after what I've heard about the European Foot Institute if I could that's where I'd get it done.

  • LornaQ
    LornaQ jo_penny

    Posted

    Hello, Where abouts are you?   I had my sugery (NHS) earlier this year and could not be more happy with my surgeon David Loveday who works both within the NHS and privately.  He is based at the Norfolk & Norwich hospital.  You can goodle him and find out more.  I had bunion and hammertoe surgery as a day patient - all fine.

  • len46291
    len46291 jo_penny

    Posted

    Hi Jo I am about to have 2 bunions done at the same time.

    Some years ago my wife broke a large bone in her foot and it had to be fused and screwed

    We found a surgeon who specialises in feet only.His name is Sam Sing.Her operation was a great success.He works private and NHS at guys and st Thomases ,He runs a team there

    Look him up he is one of the best in the country .Iam having my op done by him.I hope that helps

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