University College London

[DAML8]

Has anyone been referred to the University College London for their endo by a pain specialist? If so, how long did you have to wait for an appointment and did you find it useful or a waste of time? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[I3obstar]

HiI asked for a referral and I had mri then saw a consultant who accepted my case (stage 4) all within 3 months while covid had started. I couldn't recommend them highly enough. There have beens up/downs but covid is main factor and they had to ensure patient safety. Im due for my op now & though 1 year later I have been reluctant due to covid.

I hope you have a positive experience. PM if you have any queries.

Good luck, Bobbi x

[Moonglo]

I went there for a consultation 5 years ago - they responded very quickly to my GP’s referral and I got an appointment within a couple of months (although who knows with covid at the moment?).

As they knew I came from outside London, they fit all my tests on the same day - it was a long day but it meant I didn’t have to return another time. The consultant was fantastic, he asked me what *I* wanted and actually listened. We put together my treatment plan and he promptly wrote to my GP with his recommendations.

[DAML8 in reply to Moonglo]

That's really good to know, I am also outside of London. The pain specialist referred me mid Dec 2020 so hopefully I will hear something soon. Thank you for the information, can you remember which Consultant you saw?

[Moonglo in reply to DAML8]

His name was Cutler, I don’t know if he’s still there. Best of luck!