Musculoskeletal services

I had an hip replacement 2nd October. The nurses couldn’t do enough for me they were so lovely & attentive. The surgeon came to see me before my operation & he made me feel more relaxed & less stressed, he explained everything & told all on the ward what time we would be having surgery.

The food was very good, fresh & lots of choice . You could order several items off the food menu & there was definitely enough food on your plate. All in all my experience was a lovely experience even though I was having surgery. I would definitely recommend choosing this hospital for any future operations. Would like to mention Mel who was one of the nurses she was outstanding & made me feel at ease & more comfortable. Thank you Barlborough team x

Hello, today I spent all Morning at the Portsmouth St Mary’s hospital. My whole experience start to finish was EXCELLENT! I can not state enough that every team member from Maria to Peter the lady who greeted all when the 7.30 main door was opened! To the anaesthetist and Surgeon who were utterly Professional, direct and supportive. Amen to a perfect Experience. We don’t get many these days…do we.

I cannot recommend Practice Plus In Plymouth enough. From the start, they have been efficient, professional and supportive. All staff have been kind and caring. The treatment received has improved my father’s life immensely and this would not have happened without the professional and expertise of Dr Stitson. Thank you and keep up the great work you do.

I was seen by a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at St Mary’s Hospital in Portsmouth within two weeks of applying. I didn’t have to wait long in the Outpatient’s department before being called in. An X-ray was ordered and taken and I was seen again by the Consultant who confirmed that I needed a hip replacement. The pros and cons of the procedure were explained, and I was told that I would hear from the secretary shortly afterwards to arrange a date for the surgery. The young radiologist was exceptionally kind. Due to an upcoming holiday, I’ve been able to choose when I would like to have the operation. So far I’ve found the Wellsoon part of this Group to be very efficient and I would recommend.

Firstly, the care from all theatre staff, they were brilliant… very caring and helpful. my surgeon, Vasileiosk Kefalas, was brilliant, he explained everything about the procedure as we proceeded I was extremely confident of his knowledge and abilities. my procedure went really smoothly! thank you all so much

I would like to thank everyone who looked after me with my hip replacement on 6/6/26 from Mr Miller who referred me, Mr Hosny the surgeon, all the nurses and other medical staff, the radiographer, the physiotherapist, domestics, receptionists, and anyone else I may have missed. From my first appointment to discharge, I could not have been treated any better. Having my surgery has given me my life back. Before, I couldn’t do much and certainly couldn’t go out and about. Now, I will be able to return to shopping, the clubs I belong to, and my football home matches, and most of all my coach trips to my football club’s away matches, which I really enjoy . Thank you all again from my heart.

Had my spinal surgery today and can’t rate and thank the whole team from surgeon down to the cleaners for a first class service I was treated with upmost respect and kindness from each and every one I came in contact with from the very first minute I stepped through the door at reception on my pre opp to phone calls all the way up to today and my operation the place is a first class credit to every one who works there once again a very very big thank you to you all.

I had full hip replacement in 2024 and a full knee replacement a year later in 2025. Both were carried out by Dr Alistair Scott Parker and I cannot give enough praise to Dr Parker & the entire Team at Practice Plus Group, Southampton. Excellent care during and post op. Warm and caring Anaesthetists Geoff & Steve. I will always be so grateful to Dr Parker for changing my life twice over. Follow the expert’s advice and you will make a full recovery. Rehab is key & listen to your body.

Absolutely first class experience for me. I think the best way to write this review is to simply put in here exactly what I wrote on the card which I took in to the Shepton Mallet hospital on my final post-op visit (along with boxes of treats for their staff rest room) – this was as follows:-

“I want to say thank you to all the staff that I met in my recent stay in the hospital. Every single one of you was professional and efficient combined with pleasantness and humour. My operation has been a complete success and I am truly grateful for all your efforts. My sincerest thanks to you once again.”

I cannot praise the hospital highly enough as the staff and systems were simply superb – my thanks yet again to all there.