Testimonials from Patients
Mr Griffiths has received numerous letters of thanks including:
- I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the care and attention that I received from my first appointment through to my discharge. The care I received was exceptional. I was treated with kindness, respect and dignity from yourself, the staff right through to the ladies that tidy up. I really cannot put into words how grateful I am.
- I would like to thank you so much for the recent procedures you carried out for me. Having the TVT and labial reduction has really given me a new lease of life and I am so happy to be able to wear close fitting clothes again and pretty undies.
- Getting my doctor to refer me to you was the best choice I could have made. I know I thanked you verbally but I also want to thank you in writing. I found your whole approach very kind and reassuring. From my first consultation when you listened carefully to my concerns about the ovarian cyst and my long fibroid history; to reassuring me when I went into the operating theatre as I was extremely anxious that day; to being reassuring post operatively when I had to extend my stay at hospital due to the vomiting problems. You always answered all my questions in a way I could understand and I never felt rushed.
- Thank for your kindness, support and superb surgical skills, you are much appreciated.
- Just a brief note to thank you very much for your helpful expertise this week. I was very grateful that you were able to get me admitted so promptly and obviously extremely reassured by the normal results.
- Thank you so much for giving me my health back and for your compassion and understanding.
- It is now just over a week since my TVT operation and I am feeling just great. I am so amazed that I can sneeze and cough without repercussions, it is truly miraculous. Once again, my thanks especially to you, who without your guidance... I would still be crossing my legs.
- Just to underline my appreciation of the support, encouragement and reassurance that you have given to me both before and after my recent surgery. Not only is it surprisingly painless (sort of) but also a successful outcome to what I know was a difficult procedure (I still don’t see how you did what you do through the little incisions, with a camera). You made the whole thing very easy – not always something possible in your line of work – the consultations are more like a chat with a friend than a clinic appointment.
- Just a note to say thank you for the caring and attentive way you got me through the last few weeks. I am pleased to say that I am feeling well again and ready to get back to normal. I am very grateful to you. Thank you so much.
- I have been back to work 3 weeks now, and my recovery continues to go very well. We are often very quick to complain, but rarely take the time to say thanks. I would like to thank you so much for the huge difference you have made to my health and my quality of life. I am extremely grateful to you.
- I was truly amazed at the lengths you went to help me when I was in a situation which caused me great anxiety. You truly are an amazing person. Right from the start when I first met with you at the Ridgeway you were, sympathetic, caring and reassuring. You got me through a tricky operation and I know I wasn't the best of patients as I was so nervous but you calmed me and made me feel like a very special person. I had complete confidence in you. Your bedside manner is impeccable. You never rushed our appointments and always made the treatment process extremely clear. The truly special part of this ongoing story is recently I was in a situation where I could have been facing grim situation. You went the extra mile, well 100 miles if you ask me and despite not currently being a patient of yourself you investigated my concerns and contacted me at home at 8.00pm at night. Now I don't know any one else who would go to those lengths and take time to access my medical notes, study them and then call me to reassure me. I can't thank you enough. You are one in a million!! Thank you thank you thank you.
Comments from patient questionnaires - The Ridgeway Hospital:
- Mr Griffiths very good explanations of surgery and what is going to happen
- Mr Griffiths – wonderful man
- Mr Griffiths and my anaesthetist were great – I would recommend them
- Mr Griffiths – very approachable and I felt very at ease with him
- Mr Griffiths is very good and caring – I would certainly recommend him
- I would just like to say that David Griffiths has been first class – thank you
- Mr Griffiths was fantastic, very approachable and made the whole process a breeze
- He was excellent
- Mr Griffiths is brilliant
- Excellent – made me feel I was in safe hands
- David Griffiths and ward nurse Diana are fantastic
- Special thanks must go to my Consultant for his excellent consultations and patience with me as I was extremely nervous. Overall I have been very impressed with my Consultant and the care that I have been given.
- Mr Griffiths’ bedside manner is wonderful; he remains consistently excellent and reassuring. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!
- Mr Griffiths – clear, direct communication and a sensitive manor.
- Mr Griffiths was particularly sensitive, approachful and caring.
- Mr David Griffiths, very efficient, knowledgeable and with excellent people skills.
- Mr Griffiths was excellent. He explained everything in a way I would understand and I felt very confident to ask questions.
- I have nothing but good to say of Mr Griffiths and his care and attention. I was always treated as a human being as well as a patient.
- Consultant was brilliant!
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