Mr George Spink

Written by a patient at Hull Royal Infirmary

I can not Thank this Doctor and his team Plus all the nursing staff MRI Staff and Ambulance crews who dealt with my recent emergency spinal operation. Totally amazing care and after care really good staff People moan on about the NHS but trust me when it needs to be done it all just kicks into gear I can not thank These people and Hull Royal Infirmary Enough for what they did for me. The staff on Ward 4 need Recognition also as they were also amazing. Should anyone every read this review from the NHS please pass on my thanks to them all

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Written by a patient at Hull Royal Infirmary

Mr Spink is a kind clever man he listens to you puts you at ease explains everything he needs to do yet you are in control of every decision that is made. I would highly recommend him it is a pleasure to have him as your surgeon thank you George I’ve got my life back

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Written by a patient at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital

I saw George last year because of intractable pain and tingling in my leg. He arranged an MRI scan and on the next appointment discussed very clearly and in detail what the problem was and what my options were. I decided as a first option to have a spinal injection which he warned might not be entirely successful but was simple, quick and had every chance of a positive outcome. It unfortunately turned out to be the former. We met again to discuss the next step which was a microdiscectomy which again we discussed and we agreed on. I did ask how many of these he’d done and it was thousands! He talked to me both before the op and immediately after and now, just two months later I am pain free. I would unhesitatingly recommend George to anyone with a serious back problem, he is clearly immensely knowledgable and experienced and in addition really informative in discussion with a great patient-doctor manner, if anything else went wrong with my back he’d be the first person I’d contact!

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Written by a patient at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital

Saw Mr Spink following MRI showing prolapsed L4/5 disc. Mr Spink fully explained the options and I chose surgery as the most likely long term solution to my problem. Fully informed on the day of surgery as to all processes and options available to me. There was a delay from the previous patient in theater but Mr Spink kept me informed and up to date regularly. I saw Mr Spink immediately post surgery and he informed me in his opinion surgery was a success. I had some immediate movement improvement in pre-surgery symptoms and had feelings back in my foot which I did not have pre-surgery. 8 weeks post surgery I'm now able to do things I've not done for many years. I can even touch my toes!! I found Mr Spink to be very honest and informative of the options available at all times. He has a good bedside manner and a great sense of humour. Hopefully I'll never see him again in a professional setting ;) If you have a problem I'd fully recommend Mr George Spink to you 100% Thanks

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Written by a patient at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital

Treated by Mr Spink following two years of painful sciatica. I have worked in the clinical front line of the NHS for 38 years and this Consultant has by far the best manner I have ever encountered. He has excellent communication skills; he listens, explains thoroughly the diagnosis, possible treatment, risks and potential outcomes. I underwent a Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. It was wonderful to be relieved of the acute pain and I made a speedy and uneventful recovery. Mr Spink transformed my life and I am truly grateful for his skill.

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