Mr Arfan Malhi

Written by a private patient at The Blackheath Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Mr Malhi performed a total hip replacement on my right hip. Polite and quietly spoken - without ever being condescending - Mr Malhi ensured I was fully engaged in decision-making and confident at every stage of the proceedings. During the pre-operative consultation Mr Malhi listened to my questions, discussed my concerns and explained clearly the procedure he would undertake and materials he would use. Consequently, I entered the operating theatre calmly. The operation went smoothly, with the wound healing well. I immediately felt the difference. I was no longer in acute pain. I was able to stand upright and use crutches from the day after the operation. At the post-operative consultation Mr Malhi gave positive feedback that my recovery was on track which I found extremely reassuring moving forward. I can fully recommend Mr Malhi for his orthopaedic expertise and his consideration of me, the patient.

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Written by a private patient at London Bridge Hospital

Mr Malfi gave fantastic care. He was extremely professional, kind, considerate and caring. My hip replacement has been very successful and I feel like a new person. The surgery and aftercare was a very good experience.

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Written by a NHS patient at Guy's Hospital

I am 74. I had two hip replacements, in January 2020 and June 2021, both by Mr Malhi, and both with excellent results. He is obviously a very good surgeon, and was always happy to discuss details or problems. The only comment I would make does not relate to Mr Malhi. The patient experience at Guy's was very much better than that at Blackheath Hospital, where I had the second operation. Being in a busy NHS ward, with others to talk to and a constant to and fro of carers, was so much preferable to being in a private room, having to ring for attention and with no-one to talk to. For example: when my urine bottle was full I rang for help, but it took ten minutes, by which time it was too late! I was asked to return the crutches I had paid for, as I had said I already had an NHS pair; I had to wait two hours, with no explanation, for the senior nurse to come and discharge me; and no-one enquired as to how I could arrange transport to get home. Nothing like that happened at Guy's, where the care was first-rate in every respect.

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Written by a private patient at The Blackheath Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Mr Malhi did an excellent job on my broken ankle/fibula. He inserted a plate and seven screws then removed them, on my request, 12 months later. I saw Mr Malhi originally at St Thomas' A&E as a NHS patient and then 12 months later at Blackheath as a private patient. The break is very well set and the scar is healing well. He is personable and happy to explain any detail. Overall I am very satisfied with the results.

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Written by a private patient at The Blackheath Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

I have an odd problem relating to my arthritic knee. Mr Malhi and I had detailed discussions about the options and I felt he understood me well. Having tried other options I decided to have a total knee replacement at Blackheath Hospital. As always Mr Mahli looked after me well when in hospital and also on the follow up to date. I am very pleased that I chose him as my consultant. Also Mr Mahli's PA Lauren is really helpful and that means making arrangements to see him etc are very smooth.

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