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Mr Hawar Akrawi 2023-05-14 Person 5 5 0

I was initially referred to Mr Akrawi early 2023, I have had a number of operations carried out on my leg over the years but more recently I had been experiencing a vastly reduced quality of life filled with constant discomfort and pain, resulting from a badly misaligned knee. On my first consultation with Mr Akrawi I felt that he took a genuine interest with the issues I was experiencing. My previous surgeries were also fairly complex but Mr Akrawi took time to listen to what had been carried out previously, he asked questions so he could have a good understanding of my problem and how this was affecting me. Mr Akrawi was very positive from my first consultation, he gave me hope for a brighter future. He was very clear when explaining the procedure that he felt could improve my situation. All Xrays, scans etc were requested, this again filled me with hope and confidence. Prior to consenting to any procedure being carried out Mr Akrawi explained the procedure in a way that I could fully understand, what he felt was possible, I was shown and talked through my XRays which again made it easier for me to understand and appreciate the complexity of my case. I was given the opportunity to ask any questions or address any concerns that I had, at no time did I ever feel rushed during a consultation. A date was set for surgery but prior to this Mr Akrawi consulted with me again to ensure that he had all necessary information and again ensured that I was 100% happy with the procedure that he was going to carry out. He was clear on what to expect on the day of surgery, I was having a bone broken to then realign my knee, my leg would then have rod and screws inserted to enable the correct position to be obtained, the healing time to be assisted with a bone graft being inserted to the break, the graft being harvested from one of my own healthy bones. The operation was lengthy and complex but Mr Akrawi did not finish when the surgery finished, he personally contacted my mother to confirm that all was well and my surgery had been completed, he followed up with me daily through out my stay in hospital, genuinely taking an interest in my recovery, reassuring me and letting me know what to expect going forward. He is more than happy to address questions from myself of family member. I am now in the early stages of my recovery I can`t thank Mr Akrawi and his team enough for the surgical procedure that has been completed. Mr Akrawi obviously has a great talent and passion for the work he carries out, fortunately for myself , past and future patients. Sincere thanks Mark