SurgeryInFrance provides unbiased information and comprehensive assistance in researching and undergoing private medical treatment in France. Armed with valuable "insider information" and the support of their medical director, you can make a truly informed choice amongst a tailored selection of experts. SurgeryInFrance provides access to immediate, top quality, competitively-priced orthopaedic surgery such as knee replacement, hip replacement, Dupuytren's fasciectomy, cubital tunnel release, carpal tunnel release and trigger finger without the risk and inconvenience of long distance travel.
Average Patient Rating:
5 out of 5(23 Reviews)
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23 of 23 (100%) patients would recommend this healthcare service to a friend.
Patient Reviews for SurgeryInFrance
Review 1 for SurgeryInFrance
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Hospital/clinic environment:
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Written By:NickB (
Devon, UK
)
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Herniated lumbar disc & sciatica
Operation or treatment:
Microdiscectomy
A very happy customer!Date: 26 March 2010
Pros: no waiting for treatment, excellent neurosurgeon, sif support throughout
"Having been told of a possible 5 month wait by the NHS, I decided to investigate other options. Going private in the UK was expensive and then I discovered SurgeyinFrance.com. A back specialist in the UK had suggested France so I ask SIF to see if they could arrange something. Well it took SIF about a day and a half to come back with a workable plan at a cost that was considerably less than private in the UK and 2 weeks faster.
It's a big decision to let anyone open you up and especially your back but with my MRI and the information from my UK doctors it was the only option. I surprised Laurent by being pushed through the airport in a wheelcahir and he was relieved when he found I could stand and walk, although at a very odd angle. On the way to Toulon Laurent explained carefully what would be happening during my stay and the arrangements he had made were excellent. The hotel staff were great and helped me as much as I needed and my consultation with my surgeon gave me great confidence. Unfortunately the disc with my MRI scan was corrupted so another was needed. SIF arranged this in 24hrs to ensure the surgery was not delayed. Once checked in to the clinic, the staff did their very best to cope with my very poor French and ensure I understood what would be happening. Following the operation I saw a Physio within 6 hours and was up with no sciatic pain at all, and the post operative pain takes a little longer to go. I saw a physio each day in hospital and great care was taken to ensure I would be fit to fly home in the shortest practical time. Before I was discharged my surgeon again made sure it was safe for me to travel and explained the precautions to be taken.
Whilst I was in hospital SIF ensured that I had everything I needed and I had to tell Laurent to stay away on the Sunday to stop him coming in.
Post operative care continues in the UK under my GP but 4 weeks down the line I am making a full recovery and looking to get back to work in a couple of weeks.
I am so impressed with the French health care system and with SurgeryinFrance. The operation was planned, carried out and followed up in the best possible manner and so speedily it has made a huge difference to my quality of life and enabled me to look forward to taking part in the Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race in June this year.
Needless to say, I am a very happy customer and would recommend SurgeryInFrance to anyone cosnidering treatment abroad. Nick."
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Review 2 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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5
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5
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5
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Written By:LizzieA (
Dublin, EIRE
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Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Female
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Hip arthritis
Operation or treatment:
Total Hip Replacement
Caring and professionalDate: 07 March 2010
Pros: excellent surgeon, support and assistance throughout, no waiting, caring clinic staff
"I recently underwent hip replacement surgery in France and would like to thank everyone at the clinic for the wonderful care and support I received during both my operation and recovery period.
From the moment I contacted SurgeryInFrance, I was impressed by the professionalism of the staff, who did a fantastic job of arranging my treatment, looking after me and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
I am now enjoying a new lease of life and would not hesitate to recommend SurgeryInFrance Ltd to anyone considering an operation abroad. I am certain they would receive the same exceptional treatment and service as myself."
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Review 3 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Written By:Burt (
Twyford Berkshire England
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Going Blind in Left eye
Operation or treatment:
inplant in eye
Very ProfessionalDate: 16 February 2010
"I had my eye opp in October 2008 and from start to finish the service was excelent and Laurent Locke was always there in the back ground to help. The Medical treatment was by far the best i have had anywhere.I can only say if i had to have anything done in the future my first phone call would be to Mr Laurent Locke and i know i would be in good hands."
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Review 4 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
5
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5
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5
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Written By:JohnH (
Devon, UK
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Severe arthritis
Operation or treatment:
Hip replacement
Faultless serviceDate: 05 January 2010
Pros: highly personalised service, fast access to treatment, excellent surgeon & clinic
"In this day and age, how refreshing to find SurgeryInFrance, supplying a service that from my point of view, was faultless.
All arrangements were handled with a very professional touch and simply nothing was too much trouble for Laurent. Always with a smile and usually with something extra to help the time and the difficulties of hospital life and rehabilitation go just that bit easier.
Although I used the service from a single person's view, I never felt that I actually was alone, right from the time that I was met at Marseilles airport to the time that I was returned almost four weeks later.
The major reason for contacting SurgeryinFrance was for a quick operation, from the time I was contacted to the time I was first picked up was four days. The problem turned out to be far more complex than a straight total hip replacement. The surgeon conducted what is already turning out to be a very successful operation. Full marks, when you consider that he had less than 12 hours to plan the changes that he would have to make.
I would encourage those looking for any surgery supplied by SurgeryinFrance to look no further. ….and what a superb location!"
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Review 5 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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5
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Value for money:
5
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5
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5
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Written By:DavidH (
Somerset, England
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Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Male
Illness or condition:
Cataract
Operation or treatment:
Replacement lenses
Date: 21 December 2009
"From my first contact with Surgery in France all my questions were answered satisfactorily but during my train journey to Toulon I began to wonder what I was doing, travelling to another country for eye surgery. I needn't have been concerned. On arrival at the railway station I was greeted by Laurant and immediately taken to the hotel. From then on all my pre and post operative appointments with the anethetist and surgeon were convenient and accompanied by Laurent who translated when nessesary and delt with all paperwork. I was never in any doubt that I was going to receive the very best treatment available. I was'nt disappointed. From well appointed private room to theater, hygiene was impecable and during surgery I experienced no pain or discomfort. I have no hesitation in recommending Surgery In France."
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Review 6 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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5
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5
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Written By:Junicle (
Worcester, UK
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Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Female
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Arthritis of the hip
Operation or treatment:
Total hip replacement
Professional and EfficientDate: 26 July 2009
Pros: hospitals with no infections, efficient and well trained staff, much cheaper than private treatment in the uk Cons: food a little disappointing
"I have recently returned from France after having a total hip replacement. I used the services of Surgery in France and I cannot praise them highly enough. From the initial contact to the day I returned home every question I had was answered fully, everything was well organised and nothing was too much trouble. I spent a week in the hospital where I had the operation, followed by two weeks in a rehabilitation clinic, totally different to the 4/5 days that I could have expected in an NHS hospital. I have no hesitation in recommending Surgery in France, especially Laurent Locke who was a star!"
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Review 7 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
5
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5
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4
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Written By:modrydd (
Wales, UK
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Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
difficulty walking
Operation or treatment:
knee arthroscopy
Efficient,friendly and professionalDate: 01 July 2009
Pros: friendly helpfulness Cons: slight disappointment with food and room.
"I spent just over a week, being tested, receiving a second opinion on another matter to compare with one in the UK, and undergoing surgery. Everything was arranged by the organisation, from airport arrival to departure, medical appointments, and accommodation. There were no concomitant worries. Laurent Locke was readily available, responded at once to any enquiries, was able to provide professional advice, and was useful in introducing patients to the medical personnel involved. Perhaps the most positive feedback I can provide is that another surgical procedure may be required, and if so I shall consult Surgery in France to make arrangements."
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Review 8 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
4
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
4
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Patient communication:
4
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5
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Written By:Evie (
Scotland
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Female
Operation or treatment:
Knee Replacement
Caring, kind and thoughtfullDate: 28 May 2009
Pros: effieciency of all the staff Cons: didn't enjoy the food
"I was met by Laurent at Marseilles Airport and from the outset he was caring, kind and thoughtful. He took me to Toulon and my experience at the hospital was wonderful. Everything went smoothly and all the personnel from surgeon and theatre staff to nurses and auxilliary were quite superb. I have told a few people of this service with great enthusiasm and can thoroughly recommend SurgeryInFrance."
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Review 9 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
4
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Patient communication:
5
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Hospital/clinic environment:
5
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Written By:floydman (
herts uk
)
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
profetionalDate: 19 May 2009
Pros: easy to get to
"I came for cataract surgery having had one eye operated on in greece I knew what to expect,Iexperienced the same care & effiency + expert treatment here . A good organisation thank you"
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Review 10 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
4
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Value for money:
4
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5
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4
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Written By:Denandjo (
Isle of wight UK
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Arthritic Knee
Operation or treatment:
Replacement
Knee replacementDate: 10 May 2009
Pros: support, attention to detail, friendly, professional service
"I was planning to have knee surgary in Asia, however after consulting with Surgary in France, I made the decision to choose France. From initial contact to the operation took four weeks. Every detail was taken care of for me, which was excellent, as I do not speak more than a few words of French. My wife was able to stay with me in my room for the nights of the proceedure, which was a great comfort to me. The clinic was superb and the staff very attentive. I have no hesitation in recommending Surgary in France to anyone."
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Review 11 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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5
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5
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5
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Written By:sorees (
wales
)
Age:
25-34
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
bone fragments in the elbow
Operation or treatment:
arthroscopy
Date: 28 April 2009
"Its the little things that i was impressed with such as the reassuring contact beforehand and the pick up and drop off at the airport. the medical personnel responsible for me were also very pleasant and friendly. the sun came out too which is always nice!"
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Review 12 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
5
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5
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Written By:mareko (
Scotland
)
Age:
35-44
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Ruptured bicep tendon
Operation or treatment:
Re-attachement of tendon
Highly professionalDate: 22 April 2009
"My condition required operating on within 2 weeks. The NHS in the UK and other private healthcare providers could not respond quickly enough. I made one phone call to Surgery in France and Laurent made all the arrangements to fly me out to a clinic in Marseilles and organise a consultation, scan and surgical treatment all within the space of a week. I was very impressed with the effecient, friendly and personal service provided, both by Laurent and the specialised clinic in Mareseilles, throughout my stay in France. The clinic was of the highest standard and the staff very professional. It was a complex operation (which is just not available in Scotland) carried out by a very skilled surgeon, and I now have full use of my arm again."
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Review 13 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
5
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5
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Hospital/clinic environment:
5
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Written By:mariner (
Norfolk, England
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Prostate cancer
Operation or treatment:
removal of prostate
Surgery for Prostate CancerDate: 01 April 2009
Pros: complete value for money
"From the initial contact right through to post operative treatment, SurgeryinFrance (Laurent) gave us confidence,advice and support. He was always available, whether it was a minor problem, like connecting the laptop in hospital, or more serious concerns, such as being available for consultations with the surgeon. The standard of the hospital and the quality of treatment chosen by Laurent were excellent and we would highly recommend his services."
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Review 14 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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5
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5
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5
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Written By:Anonymous (
Twyford Berkshire England
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Blind in one eye Catataract on other
Operation or treatment:
cataract removed
professionalDate: 09 March 2009
"I found that SurgeryInFrance was excellent from the very first phone call.From the time of that call to my eye operationwas 7 days I was picked up at the airport by Mr L Locke taken to the clinic had a check up to see that i was o.k for the operation as i am 73 . I had my eye seen to the very next morning.From then on i was picked up every time i had to see the surgeon or optician from the place i was staying at. which was a lovely villa I could have stayed in a hotel but chose not to. I can only say that this was fantastic value for money and the best of all i could see clearly again for the first time in 18mths my vision is so good now that i am back driving thank you SurgeryInFrance Burtcrow"
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Review 15 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
5
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Hospital/clinic environment:
5
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Written By:SheilaH (
Bath, England
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Female
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
Arthrosis
Operation or treatment:
Total knee replacement
Personal attention and excellent care throughoutDate: 08 March 2009
Pros: personal attention throughout, perfectly bilingual, excellent caring surgeon, nice clinic caring staff, very good value for money
"I arranged a full knee replacement operation through Surgery in France, and cannot praise them highly enough for their advice, efficiency and after care - in particular the personal attention they gave me before, during and after my stay in hospital. They made a difficult and daunting process in a foreign country much easier than it would have been had I been on my own."
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Review 16 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
5
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5
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Written By:Anonymous (
Devon, UK
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Male
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
neuroma
Operation or treatment:
excision
neuroma excisionDate: 15 July 2008
"I underwent a neuroma excision in December 2007. Rang up on Thursday, travelled on Sunday, consultation on Monday, operation on Wednesday. Home on Friday. Excellent service throughout from collection to drop off at Marseille station. The clinic used was a specialist foot and hand clinic in Toulon that instilled confidence the moment you walked through the door. Not flash or luxurious but a centre of medical specialty. Excellent translation service offered throughout"
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Review 17 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
4
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Value for money:
5
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Patient communication:
4
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Hospital/clinic environment:
3
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Written By:lottie (
Canterbury Kent UK
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Female
Patient Relation:
Patient
Illness or condition:
excessively large breasts
Operation or treatment:
breast reduction
professional ,informed and friendlyDate: 08 July 2008
Pros: efficient courteous and economical Cons: slight language barrier in the clinics
"I was impressed from the initial phone call through to the surgical follow up.The whole process was made so easy and enjoyable and the surgery was second to none. I would not hesitate to recommend Surgery in France to anyone including my best friends and I only wish I had discovered them sooner."
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Review 18 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
5
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5
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Written By:twins (
Dordogne, France
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Female
Patient Relation:
Patient
Operation or treatment:
Laser eye surgery
Date: 07 July 2008
"After having laser eye surgery on 20th June this year, I can not praise Surgery in France enough for the excellent treatment and caring service that i recieved. I've had no problems and am delighted with the results, no glasses, wonderful. I would like to thank everyone concerned, especially Laurent Locke for guiding me through the whole preoceedure, from the first telephone call to leaving Toulon five days later. Thanks again S.I.F"
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Review 19 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
5
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5
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Written By:margaret (
Isle of Wight, England
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Female
Operation or treatment:
Hip Replacement
Hip ReplacementDate: 29 June 2008
"I have recently used the good services provided by Laurent Locke and the medical team of Surgery in France who arranged for me to have a hip replacement at the Saint Privat hospital near Beziers. There I found a modern hospital offering faultless facilities and a caring and highly professional staff. I cannot praise too highly the medical checks done before and after my operation.. I am pleased to be able to recommend Surgery in France and hope others will take the opportunities offered by this valuable link to medical care in France."
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Review 20 for SurgeryInFrance
Overall Rating:
5
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Outcome of treatment:
5
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Quality of care:
5
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Value for money:
5
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Patient communication:
5
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Hospital/clinic environment:
5
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Written By:charlie (
london
)
Age:
55 yrs and older
Gender:
Female
Illness or condition:
hip replacement
Operation or treatment:
hip replacement
hip hip hoorayDate: 27 June 2008
Pros: no waiting times Cons: none
"having been let down by the NHS many times, I found Surgery in France and have not looked back. Treatment service, after care,, value, was second to none. would recommend this service over and over again."
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