Patient stories

As an active 88-year-old retired nurse with a passion for distance walking and keeping fit, suffering with unbearable hip pain, consequently made it impossible for Marjorie to continue with her favourite hobbies.
“The pain was severe and made even the simplest tasks unbearable. I couldn&rs...

My total hip replacement was carried out by Mr Govilkar on 18th December at Nuffield hospital. From start to finish he was professional, very pleasant to talk to, and informative, ensuring I had all the relevant info both pre and post operation. 6 weeks later I'm fully recovered, back at work.and ab...

I have seen several private Consultants regarding my ongoing hip pain and Mr Govilkar has been the most helpful in trying to get to the bottom of things. He genuinely cares about getting me back to an active lifestyle and explains things very clearly.
I would also like to mention Jane, his se...

Siddharth Govilkar is a complete professional,at consultation level,answering all questions and any worries and with his extremely competent and friendly team in theatre. I felt that I could not have been in better hands. Many many thanks.

Just had second hip replacement from Mr Govilkar (29/01/24) in 5 months, absolutely fabulous can praise this man enough, professionally start to finish

Mr. Govilkar, I would just like to say that over the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of speaking to your secretary Jane on a few occasions. I wold just like to say that it has been a very pleasant experience she has been most helpful in all that I asked of her, I feel that she is a credit to ...

Excellent experience, good explanations of issue & operation needed

Very friendly very helpful all good

Professional and kind

Put me at ease straight away, explained everything about having a hip replacement and have arranged to have it done