Mr Angelos Kolias

Written by a NHS patient at Addenbrooke's Hospital

Mr kolias , is not only a brilliant surgeon,but also very professional in all his communication with my son ,my husband ,and myself. We were all extremely grateful for all his care and can not thank him enough. I have no words to express, our appreciation. Addenbrokes hospital are very fortunate to have him,not only as a surgeon but lecturer. Thank you once again sir. We are in your debt.

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Written by a NHS patient at Addenbrooke's Hospital

Gives patients and family his time freely. Consultations never feel rushed. Calm but efficient. Explains things thoroughly without talking down. We thank him for his super care and expertise, making this experience less scary than it could have been.

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Written by a NHS patient at Addenbrooke's Hospital

I would like to share my experience of my consultation appointment on Friday 20th May at clinic 1A at the neurosurgery unit of Addenbrookes hospital. My daughter and myself attended, I am the patient. My consultant neurosurgeon is Mr Angelos Kolias. I was nervous at first but quickly made to feel at ease by Mr Kolias as he talked me through the scan images in detail, and what had led to my seizure. Mr Kolias was great in explaining in a calm and relaxed manner and was very informative. He answered all my questions exceptionally well and made me feel happy and relaxed, he also explained what would happen during and after the procedure. Mr Kolias couldn't have been more helpful, I was not rushed and the whole experience made me feel happy and secure and more informed about what was happening. I knew I was in good hands. I would like to say thank you Mr Kolias for your time and a very positive consultation and I am extremely pleased that Mr Kolias is my neurosurgeon, Thank you.

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Written by a NHS patient at Addenbrooke's Hospital

Angelos Kolias made every step necessary to carry out a successful, but very difficult surgery to remove my husband, John Ley’s brain tumour. Also, due to the urgency his operation was brought forward by a week. The hospital continued to care for John for four weeks while awaiting a transfer to NNUH. We are forever grateful.

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Written by a NHS patient at Addenbrooke's Hospital

My teenage student son had vision problems and thankfully was sent to Addenbrookes where the MRI showed a collection of blood under the skull threatening his vision and putting dangerous pressure on his brain. He was sent straight to prepare for surgery. Fortunately Mr Kolias was his consultant. Mr Kolias found a very quick way to explain to me and to my son the scope of what we were dealing with in a way that worked for each of us. This meant we both stayed calm on the emergency neurology ward whilst we waited - as other even more dangerous cases kept arriving by helicopter and had to be done first. Mr Kolias came and presented his treatment plan to us both, showing us the images from the scans and explaining the options he had been weighing up. He also wrote to my son’s academic tutor to explain the likely impact on his exams which put my son’s mind at rest about his studies. There was always a sense of calm when people were around Mr Kolias. It was clear that he leads a neurosurgery team with real strength and depth that has smooth productive relationships with the eye doctors and radiologists at Addenbrookes and with the nursing staff on the ward. So I felt very comfortable with any member of his team conducting the actual operation. After a week on the wards you learn that it’s all about the teamwork. The thing that would have improved our experience would be more beds for neurosurgery at Addenbrookes - then we wouldn’t have waited for the emergency surgery.

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