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Mr Chidi Ekwobi 2020-03-01 Person 5 5 0

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2019. I met Mr Ekwobi prior to my elected reconstruction and my procedure. From that first meeting Mr Ekwobi made me feel comfortable and relaxed about my procedure. He carefully and empathetically explained what was going to happen and his expectations of a good result. it was a scary time for me but within a short time of meeting with Mr Ekwobi he made me feel confident of a good result and at ease. At that initial meeting Mr Ekwobi made it clear that I was important and that he would use all his expertise, with his team to ensure a result I would be happy with. On the day of my procedure Mr Ekwobi talked to my husband and I at length ensuring we were relaxed about what was facing us. After my mastectomy and reconstruction Mr Ekwobi, or one of the team visited me every day to check me out and have a chat. It was clear to me that Mr Ekwobi was a well respected individual and that he created a relaxed but strong team around him. He certainly has patient care at the top of his agenda. Following my operation I had, on several occasions to speak with his secretary. it was apparent that she had a very good working relationship with her boss and communication links with him were made easy. Despite his very busy schedule he found time to communicate advice for my concerns and later discuss these in Clinic. Although he was always clearly, “in charge”, Mr Ekwobi always listened to what I thought and gently guided me to what was best. I cannot speak highly enough about my care under Mr Ekwobi. A credit to the NHS.