Dr Chris Targett was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Dr Targett is attentive and listens to his clients, repsonding in a language which they can understand. He is compassionate, supportive and realistic.
Many thanks for your feedback, Dr Chris
He saw me quickly
He explained the procedure and the possible benefits and possible problems
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Monday 16 November, appointment with Dr Targett for steroid injection in left thumb for Arthritis.
He said I would feel some discomfort. He was Wrong ,very Wrong it was very painful. He stated that the pain would ease and to take Paracetamol to help.
The pain grew worse as the day progressed, and continued into the night. In the early hours of Tuesday morning I dialled 111 and was advised to attend A&E at Shrewsbury hospital.
Examined on reception and the doctor prescribed Morphine for the pain. I was the seen by an Orthopaedic doctor who examined the thumb an fitted a large brace to prevent my using it . I was then sent home and was given an appointment for Wednesday am at the Orthopaedic department. After examination by a doctor who told me to keep the brace on and keep taking the pain killer’s and he would see me again in 1 week (24 nov).
This has been the most painful experience of my life and for the benefit of other’s I would ask you to rethink your procedures
Dear Patient, I'm shocked and deeply sorry to hear that you had such an adverse reaction to the joint injection. This is very rare indeed and I'm deeply sorry for my part in causing you pain. Hand on my heart this is the first negative outcome I have ever seen from one of my joint injections and I will most definitely reflect on it. I would very much like to discuss this with you if you wish. Please do contact the surgery if you have any concerns about anything we do rather than just leaving your feedback here. I hope you are in a much better situation now. Best wishes, Dr Chris
Dr Targett did a small operation in the GP surgery to remove a benign warty lump on my leg. Days beforehand, he gave me a horrifying 3-page list of possible consequences and complications to review, from "cosmetic embarrassment" to sepsis. In the event, it went ahead,and it didn't hurt at all - at the time or afterwards. It didn't bleed; and it didn't get infected. And, thanks to Dr Targett and the quiet efficiency of Advanced Nurse Practitioner Joy Godding who prepared me and the room and then assisted Dr Targett, the whole procedure was unalarming and a laugh!
Many thanks for your feedback, Dr Chris
He has a pleasant, reassuring manner. Surgery was conducted painlessly and left a small neat scar. In less than a week from stitches being removed it is already fading.
Many thanks for your review, Dr Chris
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GP (general practioner).
GP and Clincial lead for Presteigne Medical Centre, Presteigne.
GP for Wylcwm Street Surgery in Knighton.
OOHs doctor for Shropdoc in Powys.
MBBS, MRCGP, BSC (bronze swimming certificate, not the degree).
My interests include my family, motorbikes, DIY, tinkering, being in my shed and motorbikes.
I also like building, repairing, talking about and riding motorbikes.
P.s. that is an old photo, add a few stone and lots of grey hairs