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Mr Philip Heaton 2020-02-02 Person 5 5 0

Mr Heaton inspired confidence from the moment I met him. My GP had told me I was too young (at 63) for a hip replacement, but I was in increasing pain and knew that I was going to have to make big changes to my life if an operation was not possible. Mr Heaton took one look at my x-ray and assured me that he could operate within four months at the Fitzwilliam hospital, which was exactly what happened. Having never had an operation or been in hospital, apart from my two children's births, I was apprehensive, to say the least. Mr Heaton and his team put me at complete ease through their confidence that they were just going about their normal day's work. Before arriving at hospital, I had decided to have a general anaesthetic but Mr Heaton and his anaesthetist easily persuaded me that an epidural would be the best option, a decision I did not regret. I was sedated and unaware of anything until the operation was over, at which point I was soon in the recovery ward, drinking a cup of coffee. I will have to have a right hip replacement at some point, and very much hope that Mr Heaton will be available to carry this out. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this very kind, considerate and talented gentleman.