Patient reviews Mr David Elson

I cannot recommend Mr Elson highly enough and can only marvel at his expertise which has greatly enhanced my life at 74 years old.

Mr Elson was superb on every level. Down to Earth caring enthusiastic.

Would definitely recommend Dr Elson. I had a first class experience from first consultation to post operation care. I was very impressed.

The great thing about David Elson is that not only is he a brilliant surgeon/doctor but he is also a great communicator. He fully briefed me in a language that I could understand and made the whole anxious experience almost pleasurable. Minimul pain and speedy recovery - 5 star

I tore my ACL playing football and from my very first point of contact via phone with Dr Elson I could not fault him at all, he listened to what I had to say in regards to my injury and discussed it thoroughly, from there we agreed an MRI would be beneficial before a face to face consultation. At the face to face consultation Dr Elson was faultless again, he made me feel very relaxed and comfortable, he examined my knee and discussed the findings of my MRI which was a fully ruptured ACL. He then discussed my options thoroughly and we decided surgery was the best option for me. Surgery day I was very nervous but again Dr Elson was amazing, his calming, kind and empathetic manner made me feel so relaxed. Could not recommend Dr Elson enough, I was always made to feel comfortable and never felt rushed even if he was running behind, hopefully I won’t need treatment of this nature again but if I ever do i will certainly be contacting Dr Elson again.

Updating/repairing of room equipment would have made my stay more comfortable. Also lack of equipment etc. left me to find my own when I returned home

Highly recommend MrElson he did a fantastic reconstruction of my ACL with minimal scarring. I found him to be very professional yet down to earth and easy to talk to.

Mr Elson is a very pleasant man, easy to deal with and very attentive to any concerns, he provided me with excellent treatment and i would not hesitate to highly recommend him to anyone seeking Knee Surgery.

I was entirely satisfied with the level of care provided by Mr Elson and would have no hesitation in recommending him to others or seeing him again myself if necessary He is very professional with a positive and friendly manner and explains everything well An excellent consultant

I found Mr Elson to be really approachable and very patient with my many questions. He took the time to not only understand the issues but also to explore what outcomes I was hoping for. He then explained my options and I was delighted that a non-surgical solution delivered fantastic results, enabling me to return very quickly to long distance walking. I would be extremely confident to return for further treatment if it was needed in the future.

Very much so. Everything went like clockwork and the relief I now have is amazing. Truly professional from start to finish

Mr Elson was great from beginning to end. He intially spoke to me on the phone after I booked online. During our face to face appointment he was friendly, warm and welcoming. He really spent time getting to understand the difficulties I was having with my knee and reflecting on potential options to help moving forward. Thankfully nothing was needed imminently and he even gave be a better outlook on my knee than I had been given previously, this was invaluable. Great guy and highly recommended

Mr Elson was very easy to talk to and found the causes of the pain I've been suffering from within a couple of hours. He explained all my options clearly and I feel much better moving forward. If i decide to go ahead with surgery I'll definitely use Mr Elson

Mr Elson is excellent! Understanding that I needed an answer which would allow me to continue to pursue my sport, he provided that solution and explained it in terms that I understood. He has an extremely personable manner and I am feeling confident in his his hands. Thank you!

What a lovely, knowledgeable gentleman. Listened, explained, discussed next steps. Very simple process to make an appt and seen within a couple of days. Highly recommended.

Found Mr Elson very easy to talk to. Professional and approachable.

From booking my initial consultation with Mr Elson to the actual surgery was just over three weeks. The consultation was not rushed and all alternatives were explained in depth. I decided to go for a partial knee replacement. I am no longer in pain and fully active. Very happy.

No-one wants to have to have a knee replacement. But if you do, I would have no issues in recommending Mr Elson to take up the task.

Whole thing was impressive and filled me with confidence

Fantastic Surgeon! I’d had an accident and I was in a lot of pain. Mr Elson managed to reconstruct my knee ligament as my own was too weak. I can now walk again and bend and straighten my leg! The whole process was discussed in detail and the level of care was exceptional!

Thorough examination of knee, detailed explanation of issue and helpful discussion of how to manage and further treatment options. Excellent

Mr Elson was warm, patient & sympathetic. He devoted a long period of time explaining the X-rays & MRI scan results & the options & helped in me making the decision. I had total confidence in his ability to successfully carry out the procedure.

Excellent quality of care from the very first appointment. Easy to talk to and felt included and educated in respect of all decision making. Surgery has gone extremely well and I’m well on the road to a more active life.

Mobility before my partial knee operation, was very limited. I had the operation, it took a lot of hard work, had to stick with it, two years on and well pleased. Mr David Elson, great guy, friendly and professional consultant would use again if needed.

Very pleased with assessment and outcome of my consultation with Mr Elson, thanks to him I can now walk pain free. He immediately identified the de-generation in my knee and offered a solution, which he carried out to the highest of standards. I wholly recommend Mr Elson.

I was very apprehensive coming to terms that I needed a partial knee replacement but David put my mind at rest and we agreed it was the best possible way forward. I'm back to golfing , cycling and walking with no pain. I have full range of motion and back to my normal activities

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Many thanks for taking the time to write this review. It’s always difficult to decide what to do when you reach the threshold for surgery (usually when your symptoms are diminishing your quality of life). I’m delighted that your partial knee replacement has afforded your return to normal function without pain.

Very happy with the analysis and clarity of explanation of treatment options. Thanks Paul

Excellent all round service, thank you!

Mr Elson is the consummate professional in all regards. Approachable and knowledgeable, he provides clarity regarding potential courses of action for the patient, helping them choose their preferred care route. He offers support throughout the care journey. My preferred surgeon.

A miracle worker! I had my op for total knee replacement on 4/5/22 and was discharged from hospital next day. Prior to this I couldn’t walk up the stairs without severe pain, or walk more than 20m. It is now 14/6/22 and I can get up and down stairs & walk no problem. Thank you

Excellent service by all very dubious about having a TKR in first place but now wouldn’t hesitate to have second one if the need should ever arise great to be pain free with excellent movement full marks to surgeon

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Many thanks for taking the time to leave your review. Having surgery can be a daunting experience so I am delighted to hear that it wasn't so bad on the day and that you have had a good end result.

Fantastic swift communication and very helpful during consultation. Friendly consultant, would highly recommend.

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Back enjoying my golf and walking thanks to David. Everything was well explained before my little op and good update on how it had gone after. Would thoroughly recommend David for anybody with knee problems.

A very easy and pleasant experience

After delay of over an Hour The consultation progressed satisfactory

Parking very near the entry/ exit was extremely helpful for this visit . The time frame for the consultation was particularly useful in view of the drive to/from home to Nuffield . I left feeling that my visit to Mr Elsom was well worth the effort !

From the onset of my consultations to the after care following my surgery my dealings with Mr Elson was First Class. He kept me thoroughly up to date on all aspects of my procedure and his follow up care was exceptional

Excellent.

Mr Elson performed the Oxford operation (partial reconstruction) on both my knees. The results have been fantastic. I can now cycle, climb, and walk freely

My consultations with Mr. Elson were stress free & relaxed, all my questions were answered & my operation was very successful, I felt no pain during or after!

No exaggeration Mr Elson man has changed my life for the better by performing a total Knee replacement and gave me advice re rehab, I cant thank him enough

I was vey happy to see and be treat by Mr Elson and even more happy with the outcome. He explained all options, risks etc and was very professional and caring.

I was really nervous about getting my surgery.mr Elson answered all my questions put me at ease.The operation was not as bad as I expected Recovery good recomen