Does anyone know of a web site where you can see past patient reviews of doctors in England.
The only one I could find was Top Doctor which I don’t find particularly good having used them twice before.
I tried a number of other sites that came up in a Goggle search but they all seem to be focused on America.
Tough question, DenBoy. Have wondered the same.
Personally, feel it best to check the cardiologist's public profile for years of experience, education, specialities, etc.
And try to find current or previous patients. Word of mouth can sometimes help more than a written review.
Hi mav7,
I check their experience, qualifications etc but that’s all written by the specialist themselves so very easy to make it all sound great.
I’m looking for feedback from previous patients which are very few, my cardiologist has one patient review going back to 2017.
Difficult if not impossible to find contact details for previous patients.
Hi, I always look at the doctors profile on the hospital website. If any have the credentials I’m looking for I tend to Google their name and look into their on line resume. They all do an amazing job but some are just more open to really listening to us as an individual. It’s a basic selection process but it works for me especially if I have knowledge of them before a face 2 face encounter. If you have a good GP they will listen to your choice of referral rather than just general cardiology ref. Good luck and best wishes xx
Hi Bingofox007,
Yes I look at the hospital website, their qualifications etc but it’s difficult to judge their ability and how well they interface with patients.
As an example I saw an orthopaedic consultant last year who wrongly diagnosed the cause of a problem I had. I then got a second opinion from another orthopaedic consultant who came up with a different diagnosis which was correct.
On paper both consultants looked great but they were like chalk and cheese.
Good morning, depends where you are in UK, I have had ablations and Pacemaker fitted via Bristol. The cardiologist for the 'electrical' impulses which cause AF was Dr Ashley Nisbet, brilliant, cant say any less.
If you want to check on any cardiologist try looking at a Spire website and check who the Consultants are. Its a private service at Spire, but informative on the Consultants
Best of luck
Dave
Another thumbs up for Ashley Nisbet, I found she really was a good listener.
Hi Golfer60UK,
It’s good to hear that you found a cardiologist who was at the top of her game.
I’ve used Spire hospitals before and always look at the website to try and find a consultant who sounds promising, the trouble is from the website they all look great.
I have to say that I did once find a Dermatologist at a Spire hospital who was excellent, he didn’t stand out from the other dermatologists when looking at their resumes but he proved to be really good.
Hi DenBoy, Prior to the pacemaker I passed out on the golf course, knew it was coming and had walked two holes feeling awful, and then over i went, still hanging on to my golf trolley.I already had two ablations and following advice from Dr Nisbet to stop it happening again I had the pacemaker installed. After a few weeks it was activated and after a couple of days I fainted. Within a few seconds awake again and felt ok, not like the few hours it took previously.
Dr Nisbet after test and even more tests she is very confident it was for a different reason than the first time. So under her care I have had a CT scan of my heart followed by an invasive angiogram to check the arteries in my heart. No sign of thickening or build up of any kind, just a bit of wear and tare. At 76 I am sure it is so.
Seeing Dr Nesbit next week for a discussion on 'what next' if anything.
Should say I was in Weston General for 12 hours after fainting and was tested and kept overnight as a precaution and monitored. First class.
Dave
AFA have a list. Try the BUPA or any other private insurance site - AXA, Vitality are the big ones who all list specialities - you don’t need membership to access.
Hi CDreamer,
I’ve looked at all of them over time but most sound great but then of course their written by the consultants themselves.
I would however say that BUPA information is better than most and for a consultant they usually have a tab that details all the procedures that consultant has carried out over the last 12 months, that certainly is very useful in gauging their experience and ability.
I found that as well.
I came across this guide to the best Electrophysiologists when googling, though how much one trusts the Daily Mail I wouldn't like to say. Plus there must be many other EPs who are just as good. Anyway I'll share it for what it's worth dailymail.co.uk/health/arti...
Hi Coco,
Thank you for the information, interesting and as expected most of the top rated EP’s practice in London.
I also found on the AFA website under ‘patients’ a map of England which shows the location of hospitals and if an EP works there.
Hi, Espeegee,
Had a look at the website and it’s for medical professionals only,I will have another look later to see if I can review details without having to join.
I also found on the AFA website under ‘patients’ a map of England which shows the location of hospitals and if an EP works there.
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