Julian Kennedy, Ballymena Northern Ireland
Mim Dickens the UK co-ordinator was excellent in setting everything up, there was no time to fill in forms to try and recoup expenses but still it may be possible. Read more
Terence Elliot, Derbyshire UK
Absolutely stunned by the quality of service and care I received from this highly skilled surgical team!! I highly recommend it. Read more
Oliver John Stothert, Sale Cheshire UK
I have suffered with Sciatic pain for five years and had various treatments but surgery was the only option left for me to try. Read more
John Cawley, County Leitrim Republic of Ireland
Firstly I'd like to say I was diagnosed with c6-c7 disc prolapse and osteophytes (bone spurs) this was diagnosed in Ireland where I paid privately for an MRI scan. Read more
Flo Turner, Manchester UK
Six months ago I was at home in Manchester doing some tidying up around the house. As I was moving the sofa I experienced a sudden and severe pain down my right leg. Read more
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