Mr Narendra Kumar Rath

Written by a private patient at Spire Cheshire Hospital

From my initial appointment right through to my operation, Mr Rath and the Spire Hospital Cheshire attended to my every need. During my initial consultation, Mr Rath listened to the history of my spine issue and my sciatica in my right leg and confirmed that an MRI scan was required. The follow up appointment confirmed that there was an issue with my L5 S1 disc and I was given 3 options, painkillers and intensive physiotherapy, a spinal injection, or an operation. The procedures and risks were discussed in detail and I decided to go with the less risky procedure of the spinal injection. I’ll have to admit that it wasn’t the most pleasant experience that I have had due to the amount of pain that I was in prior to arriving at the hospital for the injection. Even so, it was carried out in a very professional manner from being admitted to leaving the hospital. Unfortunately for myself, the injection didn’t work fully and only made my pain issue about 80% better for a couple of weeks. It then plateaued out and gradually worsened before declining rapidly. I was able to get the follow up appointment brought forward where Mr Rath again listened to my issues and explained that an operation was the only way forward but also agreed to a second MRI scan as I was in more pain by this point than I was prior to the spinal injection. Please note that I was still working full time to this point carrying out a physical job and driving for many hours due to my job taking me all over the UK. The second MRI scan confirmed that my disc issue had worsened, but Mr Rath wasn’t phased by this as it still resulted in the same surgical operation that he had planned to perform. The day of the operation came, and again from the moment I was admitted in to the hospital to the moment I was discharged, Mr Rath and all of the staff were kind and extremely professional. I’ve already said that Mr Rath wasn’t phased by a set back that I had and he has a very calming and reassuring nature about himself to put you at ease. I had my operation right at the end of the 2022 year and so far the result is amazing. I still have the recovery process to go through with the physiotherapists at the Spire hospital, but after suffering so long with back ache and more so sciatica in the whole of my right leg and foot, Mr Rath is nothing short of a miracle worker.

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Written by a NHS patient at Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Wow , honestly from start to finish this guy and his assistant are amazing. I havent had 5 star care like this ever , they both listened to everything i had to say no matter how irrelevant it was and kept me informed througout , i seriously hope that there are more people like these two within our nhs and also the walton neuro centre are amazing cant fault , thankyou with the upmost respect.

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Written by a private patient at Countess of Chester Hospital

After suffering for four months with increasingly painful legs and having my GP indicate that this was most likely due to problems in my back, I arranged to see Mr Rath at his consulting room in Abergele. At the first consultation, he was very friendly and agreed that my symptoms were most likely due to a spinal problem. He arranged for me to have an MRI scan in Wrexham. Following the scan, at the second consultation, he shared the results on the computer screen with myself and my wife - a qualified physiotherapist. The problem with the lower spine, stenosis was clear to see. I was offered three options: continue taking painkillers, move to having periodic injections or have an operation. He clearly explained the surgery required and the potential risks that the procedure might entail. After consideration, I opted for the operation. This was accomplished in the Nuffield hospital in Chester. After admission in the morning, I met Mr Rath, various nurses and the anaesthetist. The operation was undertaken late morning. On waking up from the anaesthetic, I felt good enough to walk around the hospital for an hour. Freedom at last after nearly eight months. Well done Mr Rath, I have only complimentary words to say. Well done and thank you.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Yale Hospital

I was seen promptly and sent for an MRI scan in good time. The results were explained to me and a future treatment plan discussed.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Yale Hospital

Where do I start ..From the very first time I met Mr Rath I was made to feel at ease ,he listened to everything I had to say and was very kind and patience. He arranged an MRI a week later and phoned me 3 hours after having the MRI ( at 6.30pm ) to explain the results and to put my mind at rest ..He arranged for me to be admitted to Walton Hospital 5 days later to have spinal surgery ..he also left a couple of voice messages to wish me well with the operation . I would highly recommended Mr Rath if anyone is looking for an orthopaedic consultant ..he is a very kind caring and professional gentleman definitely 5 star .

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