Mr George Spink

Written by a patient at East Riding Community Hospital

Mr.Spink Is a Professional who understands your problems and does his best for the patient as I know from two previous laminectomy operations carried out previously and therefore am very happy to see that it is the same consultant that I am seeing this time around as I am once again in need of someone that I can place my trust in,

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Written by a carer at Hull Royal Infirmary

George Spink has given my wife wonderful care over several years and 3 operations to her spine. We both think the world of him, for his kindness and attentiveness. He has always listened carefully to her problems and has seen her at short notice when she was suffering very badly, and operated with the minimum of delay. He involves us completely in the decision making, explaining carefully the various options, and he gives us confidence. And most importantly the results from his surgery have been very good. Thank you so much George, from us both. You have a full caseload of work and clearly not enough operating lists, which is a big waste, and you deserve better support with this.

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Written by a patient at Hull Royal Infirmary

I had complete confidence in Mr G Spink. He performed my first spinal operation in November 2018, a laminectomy but unfortunately after six amazing weeks of getting my life back to normal the lumber region of my back failed. I was in a great deal of pain, and returned to see the consultant again. This time he explained my options in great detail, with all the positives and negatives. After careful consideration I decided to have a steel rod attached to the damaged area. It is now ten weeks since my operation and I am more than pleased with the result. I have no leg pain when walking. I have no pain whatsoever when sitting. I have slight discomfort in the lower back when walking and standing for too long, But feel this will improve given time and regular moderate activity. The fact that I could walk normally, pain free, a day after the operation was unbelievable. The only downside was the length of the waiting list and my experience in HRI. Mr Spink was very approachable, considerate, extremely polite and I would have no reservations about recommending him to other people.

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Written by a patient at Hull Royal Infirmary

I would highly recommend Mr George Spink consultant neurosurgeon without reservation. I had emergency back surgery July 2019, on the lower back (S1 L5 area) to relieve pressure on the nerve and to scaffold/support the spine. The results have been excellent. Before the operation Mr Spink's calm professionalism, together with his explanation of the procedure and outcomes was very reassuring at a time when I was worried and in great pain. Mr Spink's post operative care was excellent; he was there when I woke from the surgery, letting me know himself that things had gone well. The following morning he came and explained how the operation had gone in more detail. I'm very happy with the outcome of the surgery, and feel lucky to have been under the care Mr Spink and his excellent team. Also, it shouldn't matter, but if it does; the scar is super neat and barely visible after less than 4 months.

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Written by a patient at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital

I had spinal surgery in October 2018 Mr Spink was brilliant right from the get go. He explained to me what was going to happen. What I needed done to my spine. What would happen after. I was terrified of having this op but without it I wouldn’t be walking now. I’m so grateful to Mr Spink for doing such a brilliant job on my spine. I owe everything to him for his excellent service and knowledge of what was going on and how to repair it. Thank you so much for making me feel so good a full year later and I’m able to walk freely. Pick the little children up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Forever grateful

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