Dr Kaushik Sanyal

Written by a private patient at Goring Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Was significantly late for the first consultation and did not apologise. Then gave me only half the allotted time, whilst charging me for the full consultation. Told me he would instigated tests and the relevant paperwork, but failed to do so. Consequently it was problematic to get the tests carried out. Told me my test results were worrying for completely different conditions to those I had consulted him about. Left me worried, unnecessarily. When I requested my test results, told me patronisingly that I would not be able to interpret them. Suggested invasive tests. Uniquely his secretaries do not answer the phone and do not reply to emails (and I am told they are known for that) therefore it is impossible to make contact. When difficulties are politely mentioned, there is no apology and the same difficulties simply continue. Stands out as a doctor I will avoid in the future and I would not recommend. I was shocked by how the unsatisfactory nature of every part of my experience. Fortunately I have since seen someone considerably better who made a fast efficient diagnosis.

Recommend

Trust

Listening

Written by a patient at Goring Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

He was not attentive, empathetic or welcoming. He would not listen to what I had to say but rather just ignore what i was wanting to say. Every time i listed a symptom he would tell me that it is normal and nothing to worry about. After all my scans, he was refusing to diagnose me with anything as he claimed i am "too young" to have the "label of chronic pain"; he said as my pain is not "that bad" i can "avoid this label" until i am more of a "reasonable age". Imagine being 19 years old, in pain for nearly 5 years, paying nearly £2000 to just be told this. Do not go to him!

Recommend

Trust

Listening

Written by a patient at Worthing Hospital

Over a 2 year period I have seen this Consultant. I am fully aware of his breadth of knowledge and qualifications and respect this. However having had a plethora of tests without explanation of their significance or results, and many differing ideas as to what disease I was suffering from, I am no wiser. I would expect to be treated as a whole person whose daily life is severely affected by these multiple symptoms, and to leave the appointment encouraged by some sense that progress was being made. I had many new symptoms that had arisen. They were either dismissed with a wave of the hand, or I was never allowed a pause to even mention them. I went home extremely upset and frustrated. Peoples greatest need is to be listened to.

Recommend

Trust

Listening

Written by a patient at Goring Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

I saw Dr Sanyal privately and was very disappointed in him. He didn't listen to what I was saying and gave me the most ridiculous diagnosis which made me laugh when he said it, I genuinely thought that he was joking. The only time he looked interested was when he thought that he could give me another injection for something and I could see £ signs flashing across his face. He then made contact with a previous GP which I had specifically asked him not to in writing and then reminded him of this when I saw him. He didn't consider this additional error on his part an issue, stating that he would ask for the letter back but the damage was already done. He showed little regard for me as a patient.

Recommend

Trust

Listening