Professor Omer Aziz

Written by a NHS patient at The Christie

Having had a right hemicolectomy in 2012 under the care of St Marks in London I underwent a splenic flexure polypectomy in August 2021 when a colonic sessile polyp was removed piecemeal. The biopsy revealed a well differentiated adenocarcinoma and it was not possible to determine if all the carcinoma was removed. Because my location in Cheshire is so remote from London I decided to seek out a more convenient hospital for my future care. I was fortunate to have a meeting with Mr Aziz who had obtained my history from St Marks and agreed to take over my care. Mr Aziz explained to me that as it was not possible to be sure that there was no residual cancer following my previous procedure that the only way was to eliminate this scenario by having a left hemicolectomy. In other words to remove most of my remaining colon. I was uncertain about following this route as obviously it would affect my quality of life but Mr Aziz said that it should be possible to connect my small intestine to my sigmoid and over time the frequency of bowel movements should settle to a manageable level. I should emphasize that I was not under any pressure to adopt this procedure as I could choose to do nothing and instead have frequent colonoscopies. On balance, the left hemicolectomy seemed the best option and this was carried out by Mr Aziz on 20th January 2022. Following the procedure Mr Aziz explained that the intended laparoscopic procedure could not be completed as intended due to a complication involving my previous right hemicolectomy and a surgical cut was necessary. It is now 6 weeks since my operation and the initial pain/discomfort is subsiding to a point where I can see some sort of routine emerging with my bowel habits. I have a review with Mr Aziz in August by which time I am confident that my quality of life will be much improved. I have the utmost confidence in Mr Aziz with regard to his understanding of my situation and concern for my best interests, and also his professional expertise in his chosen field.

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Mr Omer Aziz is an outstanding consultant and from the first time that I met him he made me feel very calm and his manner is utterly wonderful. He was kind and compassionate but thoroughly explained everything that was going to happen to me in great detail and he put me at ease straight away. Every hospital needs a Mr Aziz and I count myself lucky that he was my consultant colorectal surgeon and I am deeply grateful for all he has done for me throughout my time spent at the amazing Christie Hospital.

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Written by a NHS patient at The Christie

Having been refered to Mr Aziz for a second opinion in relation to a high grade polyp in my colon, the care and understanding displayed from the word go from Angela White (Secretary), Amanda Coop (Specialist Nurse) and Mr Aziz was second to none. Having the diagnosis confirmed, all treatment options and outcomes were explained to me with care, understanding and compassion. It was agreed that the best option was to undergo a right side hemicolectomy and again the full procedure, outcomes and risks were explained and any questions answered. Following the sucessful surgery the treatment I received from all the staff at The Christie was outstanding and it was obvious that Mr Aziz and his team are held in high esteem by patients and peers alike. Mr Aziz is a credit to the profession and I would have no hesitation in recommending him and The Christie should you find yourself in a similar position as I did.

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Care given by Mr Aziz and the team was outstanding. Every stage was explained. Unsurpassed professional expertise was combined with genuine kindness.

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Following a diagnosis of Ca Rectum in September 2020, I was referred to the Christie for neo-adjuvant therapy. At this time the plan was to return to my local hospital for the subsequent surgery which was necessary to remove the tumour. Having experienced the expertise of the Christie hospital and all it's staff that I encountered, I decided to opt to have my surgery at the Christie and was put under the care of Mr Aziz. This decision has proved to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. From the moment I met Mr Aziz, I felt reassured that I was in such good hands and that I was going to be well cared for. My surgery was a success and I can remember him saying to me on his first visit post procedure that if he could give it marks out of 10, he would give it 10. After an agonising few months of uncertainty, this news was obviously some of the best news that I had received since my initial diagnosis. Mr Aziz assessed me during my stay in hospital and was always kind and compassionate. I have recovered well from the surgery but still see Mr Aziz as I am due to have more surgery next year to reverse my ileostomy. Although I have mixed feelings about the next step of my journey, Mr Aziz has reassured me and explained everything to me to try and alleviate my fears. I personally feel that Mr Aziz is an excellent surgeon who is dedicated to his patients and shows such compassion and empathy. I have the utmost respect and trust in him and he has made what has been a very traumatic time so much more tolerable.

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