Mr Simon Ellis was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Simon Ellis
2020-02-18
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18th February 2020
Mr Ellis is an excellent knee consultant and I have enjoyed an thoroughly professional service in the treatment of my cartilage/ACL injury.
The initial consultation, scan and diagnosis were well managed at KIMS and Mr Ellis discussed the options before we agreed on a surgical procedure.
On the day of the operation, I received excellent care from the nursing staff at KIMS and the operation proceeded to plan as previously explained by Mr Ellis.
One week on, I am making good progress with rehabilitation and look forward to restoring full function to my knee.
I am grateful to Mr Ellis and the staff at KIMS for the care and attention I received and would not hesitate to recommend both to anyone considering private healthcare.
18th February 2020
Response from Mr Simon Ellis
Thank you very much for this kind feedback. Only 1 week on is early days but I am delighted that you are recovering well. I will pass your comments on to the staff at KIMS. With kind regards Simon Ellis
Mr Simon Ellis
2020-02-12
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12th February 2020
I found Dr Ellis , very friendly, kind and was very pleased with the care I received, I also found his team very helpful. I couldn’t fault the care I received at KIMS hospital from all the staff.
Mr Simon Ellis
2020-01-29
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29th January 2020
One year ago I had my left knee replaced and 3.5 months ago I had my right knee replaced. Outcome no PAIN.
I find it hard to write a review on someone so caring and experienced as Mr.Ellis. I do not feel words alone convey the feelings of gratitude and relief I feel so I can only recommend his skill to anyone who is in the situation I was in before I met him and suggest they see the best.
Thank you Mr. Ellis.
29th January 2020
Response from Mr Simon Ellis
Thank you so much for these kind words. I feel very touched and delighted that you are so pleased with the outcome. With kind regards Simon Ellis
Mr Simon Ellis
2020-01-22
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22nd January 2020
Having just had my 6 week check up with Mr Ellis. What can I say I am totally pleased with the outcome of my total knee replacement. At all times I felt totally confident in the care I received from Mr Ellis. I was reassured at all times and could not have wished for better treatment. I wish Mr Ellis all the best and would have no hesitation in recommending this outstanding surgeon.
Mr Simon Ellis
2020-01-21
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21st January 2020
When I met Mr Ellis for an appointment for my ongoing painful right knee at Kims Hospital, he was very welcoming and a calming influence. He took great care to ensure that he had all of my medical information to date, and talked me through all of my options. I made it clear that I really didn't want an operation at this stage, and he was very helpful in suggesting that I could have an injection in my knee. He discussed the procedure and told me what to expect. He was also able to do my procedure in exactly fourteen days. I was seen as a National Health patient and I would have had to wait for months if I hadn't been referred to Mr Ellis at Kims Hospital. He dictated the letter he was going to send to my doctor, in my presence which was very reassuring.
Fourteen days later I attended Kims Hospital for Mr Ellis to inject cortisone into my knee. He was his usual welcoming self, and as promised, the procedure was completed very quickly, and I could return home almost before I could blink! Within 2-3 days I could feel that the injection had started to take effect and it was better than it had been for years.
I was called back to see Mr Ellis for a review on the 20th January, and although very slight discomfort has started we agreed that it was preferable to wait and see. The only downside was that as I wanted to wait a little longer for another injection, it couldn't be done again at Kims (due to agreed instructions) but it would be possible to continue with the three annual injections at my surgery, or by referral by my doctor.
All in all I was very pleased to have been referred to Mr Ellis at Kims Hospital and I wouldn't hesitate to use this type of service again. Thank you very much Mr Ellis.
21st January 2020
Response from Mr Simon Ellis
Thank you very much for your feedback which is very kind. It is a real pleasure to be able to treat NHS patients in the independent sector. Sadly the CCG guidelines limit the extent of follow up hence the need to refer you back to your GP at that point. With kind regards Simon Ellis
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
Mr Simon Ellis is one of the South East's leading knee surgeons. He has over 25 years’ experience as a consultant based in Kent. Simon has a very simple but important mission statement "I give the same quality of care to my patients as I would want my family and friends to receive". Simon prides himself on communication. He believes that listening, explaining knee problems in understandable terms and ensuring that patients have all the information needed to make their own management decisions is essential. Simon was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for care from iWantGreatCare early in 2019. His reviews have continued to reflect the values he strives to achieve.
Simon's base is now the Spire Alexandra Hospital, Walderslade where he is able to cover most areas of Kent. Simon specialises in knee sports injuries which include meniscal and ligament issues as well as the management of knee arthritis.
Simon was appointed as the Medical Advisory Committee chair at the Spire Alexandra Hospital in March 2020 a role within the management team to oversee the quality of care in the hospital.
Whether you are insured, self funding or referred by your general practitioner through the NHS electronic referral scheme - availability is no issue and Simon, supported by his practice management team at KMS Professionals, will ensure that your knee problem is sorted as quickly as possible.
You can make an appointment to see Simon by contacting Hana, his practice manager or his team by telephone on 01622 620920 or by email simonellis@kentmedical.co.uk.
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