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As an amateur keyboard player, I sought out Mr Phillips as I was keen to have the opinion and perspective not only of a hand surgeon but also of a fellow musician, and I was not disappointed. I found him to be very professional, easy to talk to, an attentive and sympathetic listener who put me at my ease and gained my confidence at once. Our conversation was unhurried, his explanations were very clear and he was very reassuring about the treatment I had already received (from another surgeon) and about further treatment being proposed. He was also very helpful in pointing me towards hand therapists who might be able to help me in my recovery after further surgery, including therapists who specialise in working with musicians. He said he would be happy to see me again if necessary and for my part I would certainly have no hesitation in consulting him in the future. I couldn't recommend Mr Phillips highly. enough.

I feel incredibly lucky to have had Mark Phillips as my consultant. He is obviously a talented and highly experienced surgeon, and he is also warm, gentle and full of humour. My experience of the surgery was very interesting too,(as well as pain-free) because Mark explained the process as it was happening in terms that were neither condescending nor overly complicated. Mark Phillips is a real physician, in the truest sense, in that I felt he put me, his patient, at the centre of his focus and care, and I felt completely safe in his hands. I am looking forward to playing my violin again without numb fingers. I will never forget my experience of carpal tunnel decompression, and I can never thank Mark Phillips enough for being my physician and surgeon.

The best ever consultant Very nice guy and very kind person and very professional

Mark was wonderful from start to finish. He explained the procedure, expected outcomes, any side effects all in great detail. He always put me at ease and made me feel very comfortable. He made the whole experience very pleasant and easygoing!

I found Mr Phillips to be very reassuring. He immediately put me at ease. He explained the procedure fully and what to expect after.

Mark performed a complex operation on my wrist and I have seen great improvement in comfort and strength (with the help of physio as well). I was not pressured into surgery but assessed over a number of weeks to determine it was the right thing for me. The follow up was also thorough and considered. Excellent experience.

Dr Phillips was very friendly and welcoming, explained everything clear and reassured me about my condition. He did a thorough assessment of my injury too. I left my appointment with lots of knowledge and a plan going forward.

My consultation with Mr. Phillips was conducted in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Mr. Phillips explained my condition clearly and concisely using diagrams to illustrate typical features of an affected hand. He went on to outline the treatment options specific to my condition and concluded with recommendations regarding how we should proceed. He gave clear answers to all of my questions.

I met Consultant Mark Phillips as I was suffering from a benign tumour on my finger. He was friendly and professional and I felt more at ease when he explained that many members of orchestras chose him to work upon their hands. I had the operation under local anaesthetic which I preferred, only an hour procedure and I went home by tube. Now, in two months+ time the stitching is almost imperceptible, the best! I do recommend Mr Mark

Dr Mark put me at ease from my very first consultation with him, following a broken finger. It had been a long road to finding him and, through the tenolysis he performed, he has helped to improve my finger so that I can play my violin professionally again. He kept me really well informed at all times and communicated with my excellent hand therapist too. Thank you Dr Mark for all your help. I am forever grateful.