Testimonials
What people say about outpatient consultations with Mrs Badvie:
'I have never felt safer in a doctor's hands. Thank you so much' Miss F, 2016
Thank you for your care and explanations. I feel like you really understand what I have been going through’ Mrs S, 2015
‘I know I am just one of many patients you must see on a daily basis, but I wanted to write and say a big thank you to you for my examination and for your diagnosis being right on’ Mrs P, 2014
‘Thank you so much for my examination and CT scan. I am certainly reassured and relieved by your findings. Many thanks for all your skill and kindness’ Mr W, 2014
Feedback after our general surgery treatments:
'Such a reassuring way about you and your explanations of surgery. Thank you' Mr P, 2016
'Thank you for being so considerate when you performed the bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair on me. All I remember is your reassuring face appearing as I was slowly fading into deep slumbers! Thank you for doing such a wonderful job' Mr L 2014
‘Thank you for the excellent care that my father received during his gallbladder operation’ Ms Y, 2014
‘We cannot thank you enough for everything you did to ensure our son’s recovery. He is again a healthy young man, after such a threat to his life. We are so grateful’ Mr & Mrs S, 2011
‘Thank you for the courtesy and service extended to me when I underwent a hernia repair. I felt that the attention accorded to me was exemplary, yet without any undue fuss. All appears to be progressing well, without any ensuing problems, and I thank you once again’ Mr R, 2007
‘I was really touched by the level of care and thoughtfulness that we were shown during my son’s groin operation, and want to thank you for your professionalism and kindness’ Mrs M, 2005
Comments after colorectal surgery:
‘We can never thank you enough for what you did for our elderly aunt, when she suffered with a strangulated bowel. Your skill and that of your team in the operating theatre, together with expert care in the intensive care unit, saved her life’ Ms C, 2012
‘I want to particularly thank you for bearing with us whilst we made our decisions regarding surgery, and then for performing the operation so successfully’ Ms H, 2012
‘Thank you, Mrs Badvie, for your care of my mother. You have given her another chance in life’ Ms S, 2009
‘Many thanks for all you and your team have done for me during my stay in hospital. Your skill and professionalism have helped me start to recover earlier than I thought possible after such major surgery. Forever thankful’ Mr M, 2007
‘Thank you for all your help and kindness, Miss Badvie, during my cancer care’ Mrs O, 2007
What people say about endoscopy with us:
'The care I have had has been excellent and my colonoscopy was unexpectedly painless' Mr P, 2016
'I underwent a flexible sigmoidoscopy examination by Mrs Badvie for the first time. Based on previous experiences elsewhere, I was viewing the anticipated experience with some trepidation. To my surprise, I experienced no discomfort during the examination, due I believe, to Mrs Badvie's technical and personal skills. I would like to commend those skills to you, although I am sure that you are well aware of them already' Mr S, 2013
'I was delighted with the result of my colonoscopy. Thank you for all your hard work, not forgetting all your wonderful nursing staff' Ms C, 2012
Standard anonymised colleague feedback exercise:
'An excellent surgeon who is approachable for patients and colleagues, maintains her expertise and shares her knowledge through education. Mrs Badvie puts her patients first, has excellent rapport building and communication skills and is very effective in holistic care' 2017
'Excellent team leader. Communicates appropriately and effectively with all staff in the operating theatre' 2017
'Understands the notion that every patient may have different needs and aspirations' 2017
'Sara is caring and respectful towards patients and colleagues. Very helpful and supportive' 2017
What people say about outpatient consultations with Mrs Badvie:
'I have never felt safer in a doctor's hands. Thank you so much' Miss F, 2016
Thank you for your care and explanations. I feel like you really understand what I have been going through’ Mrs S, 2015
‘I know I am just one of many patients you must see on a daily basis, but I wanted to write and say a big thank you to you for my examination and for your diagnosis being right on’ Mrs P, 2014
‘Thank you so much for my examination and CT scan. I am certainly reassured and relieved by your findings. Many thanks for all your skill and kindness’ Mr W, 2014
Feedback after our general surgery treatments:
'Such a reassuring way about you and your explanations of surgery. Thank you' Mr P, 2016
'Thank you for being so considerate when you performed the bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair on me. All I remember is your reassuring face appearing as I was slowly fading into deep slumbers! Thank you for doing such a wonderful job' Mr L 2014
‘Thank you for the excellent care that my father received during his gallbladder operation’ Ms Y, 2014
‘We cannot thank you enough for everything you did to ensure our son’s recovery. He is again a healthy young man, after such a threat to his life. We are so grateful’ Mr & Mrs S, 2011
‘Thank you for the courtesy and service extended to me when I underwent a hernia repair. I felt that the attention accorded to me was exemplary, yet without any undue fuss. All appears to be progressing well, without any ensuing problems, and I thank you once again’ Mr R, 2007
‘I was really touched by the level of care and thoughtfulness that we were shown during my son’s groin operation, and want to thank you for your professionalism and kindness’ Mrs M, 2005
Comments after colorectal surgery:
‘We can never thank you enough for what you did for our elderly aunt, when she suffered with a strangulated bowel. Your skill and that of your team in the operating theatre, together with expert care in the intensive care unit, saved her life’ Ms C, 2012
‘I want to particularly thank you for bearing with us whilst we made our decisions regarding surgery, and then for performing the operation so successfully’ Ms H, 2012
‘Thank you, Mrs Badvie, for your care of my mother. You have given her another chance in life’ Ms S, 2009
‘Many thanks for all you and your team have done for me during my stay in hospital. Your skill and professionalism have helped me start to recover earlier than I thought possible after such major surgery. Forever thankful’ Mr M, 2007
‘Thank you for all your help and kindness, Miss Badvie, during my cancer care’ Mrs O, 2007
What people say about endoscopy with us:
'The care I have had has been excellent and my colonoscopy was unexpectedly painless' Mr P, 2016
'I underwent a flexible sigmoidoscopy examination by Mrs Badvie for the first time. Based on previous experiences elsewhere, I was viewing the anticipated experience with some trepidation. To my surprise, I experienced no discomfort during the examination, due I believe, to Mrs Badvie's technical and personal skills. I would like to commend those skills to you, although I am sure that you are well aware of them already' Mr S, 2013
'I was delighted with the result of my colonoscopy. Thank you for all your hard work, not forgetting all your wonderful nursing staff' Ms C, 2012
Standard anonymised colleague feedback exercise:
'An excellent surgeon who is approachable for patients and colleagues, maintains her expertise and shares her knowledge through education. Mrs Badvie puts her patients first, has excellent rapport building and communication skills and is very effective in holistic care' 2017
'Excellent team leader. Communicates appropriately and effectively with all staff in the operating theatre' 2017
'Understands the notion that every patient may have different needs and aspirations' 2017
'Sara is caring and respectful towards patients and colleagues. Very helpful and supportive' 2017