dev
mahadevan
consultant foot and ankle surgeon

FRIENDS AND FAMILY TEST
View comments left by patients on the BOFAS registry following treatment

How likely are you to recommend to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?

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“Highly capable understanding with a good sense of humour .Feel very fortunate to be under his care.”
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“He has been wonderful ”
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“The consultant's care and attention has been exemplory ”
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“He was friendly and informative”
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“Yes, Dr Mahadevan was extremely good, kind and did an excellent job on my right foot and a very good job on my left foot (it just hasn't healed as well as the right foot)”
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“Very caring, enthusiastic, professional, knowledgeable, and a sense of humour.”
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“Superb operation performed”
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“Before the operation I read his reviews and he has and is performing as I would have expected, i.e. Excellent”
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“Surgeon was friendly, comprehensively explained what he would be doing, answered questions and inspired confidence.”
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“very competent and friendly ”
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“ABSOLUTELY YES very caring and helpful I saw 2 surgeons before Dev and time was wasted and we just went round and round in circles”
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​“It's a bit early to answer this question, because i don't yet know if surgery was succesful”
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“Mr Mahadevan was great throughout the process and I believe I will be very happy with the final results.”
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“I was reassured by Mr Mahadevan and found him very amenable.”
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“Big toe joint used to constantly throb. Such a relief that pain has gone.”
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“Devendra Mahadevan is a fantastic surgeon and has been an absolute pleasure throughout all of my consultations - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him or his services to anyone who required similar surgery.”
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“Friendly, relaxed and professional. Thorough explanation of procedure and post-sugery recovery ”
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“Friendly and very knowledgable ”
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“Very helpful, answers any questions you have and explains things clearly”
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“Exceptional doctor giving the best advice and excellent post surgery results”
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“All been fairly simple at the moment, no hickups yet and the area isn't too painful.”
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“Professional Reassuring ”
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“I’m very happy with this consultant’s treatment”
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“My foot has healed well and my surgeon did an excellent job. My toe will probably need a fusion in the next few years, but he has managed to give me some more time before then!”
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“Amazing care and such neat great work ”
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“The whole process was brilliant! I was made to feel very comfortable.”
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“Has been outstanding from my initial consultations, on the day of my operation, a few hours after my operation & my follow up appointment when the sutures were taken out.”
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“Im still recuperating ”
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“Very professional, easy to ask questions”
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“My experience with Dev that he was knowledgeable, trusting and supportive. He wanted the best outcome for me and surgery was a later resort after trying less invasive methods first.”
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“I am extremely happy with the outcome of the surgery ”
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“My surgeon was very friendly, to time to listen and was knowledgable. I think the further complication maybe because my left leg is the leading leg and so the next joint along is taking the pressure the fused joint was, but just a guess”
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“Very relaxed manner, easy to talk to”
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“Although it is early days yet and I am not yet fully recovered , I can not praise this surgeon enough.”
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“I have felt that my care was in safe, competent hands. My surgeon has given me clear explanations of what is going to happen and has answered any questions that I have. It's early days in terms of outcomes still, but my surgical wound has healed extremely well and I am pain free. ”
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“Dev Mahadevan is a skilled surgeon and very personable. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him.”
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“Thorough and friendly”
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“An amazing surgeon, someone clearlydedicated to there work. A very knowledgable and caring gentleman.”
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“He explained clearly what was likely to happen and it was completely accurate. He performed the operation very well. I was worried about the procedure, realised that I probably didn't have the choice in the long term but to have it done. I was glad I made that choice. And ... he is a really nice person”
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“Mr D Mehedevan is an exceptional Consultant both pre/ post Op”
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“Excellent service and very confident that my care was given the utmost consideration by the surgeon.”
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“Dr was kind and explained everything properly before and after”
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“Always replying about any concerns. Very helpful and reassuring. Debbie the medical secretary is an angel and has the patience of a saint ”
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“Very professional and easy to communicate with regarding diagnosis ”
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“Has to be the best most professional Dr I have ever met. I have complete confidence in this gentleman”
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“Explained everything in a very clear manner putting me at ease. ”
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“Excellent care and advice from my initial appointment.”
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“Very approachable”
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“Excellent helpful surgeon who explained his proposed remediation surgery and carried it out in a very professional manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending this surgeon. ”
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“My surgeon, during consultation, was very definite about what he considered the correct procedure should be which made me fell confident in his diagnosis.”
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“Excellent Doctor ”
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“Good rapport with patients. Professional but friendly approach. ”
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“Very happy with the outcome but would have liked more information regarding what to expect and advice to make rehabilitation better.”
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“I feel my condition is worse than before I had the surgery and had expected to be back to normal by now. I wish I hadn't had it done now and won't have the other foot done.”
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“I was disappointed that my consultant only did a over the phone 2nd consultation following my surgery but this was understandable duE to COVID but still disappointed- he has also promised me a follow up appointment but I still have not heard and as doctors are now seeing patients I hope for a call. ”
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“Excellent service and very confident that my care was given the utmost consideration by the surgeon.”
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“Very nice Surgeon and staff”
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“Dev Mahadevan was referred to me by a friend and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.”
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“A very caring, compassionate and charismatic consultant who I feel great rapport with”
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“Compassionate, professional, caring. Took the time to listed to ALL my questions and never made me feel rushed”
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“Highly skilled AND patient-friendly”
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“He sets clear expectations about the treatment and potential outcomes. I was in no doubt about what the procedure involved and what I am likely to experience along the route to recovery. ”
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“very good service and advice.”
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“Would gave liked a catch up to see if the progress is going to plan ”
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“He's amazing, professional, positive and great motivator post surgery. Definitely recommend him as I feel extremely lucky to have been operated by him.”
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“He was the 3rd consultant seen and the one who listened and answered be honestly and truthfully. I now have a perfectly aligned foot and am able to do considerably more than I was before. I saw him the year before I had the operation and he allowed me to make a decision based on the information given to me and when I was ready we proceeded with the surgery. I felt like I could trust him to do the right thing by me.”
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“Excellent care and professionalism throughout. Very pleased with surgery.”
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“Very thorough, all well explained, exceptionally organised, able to see me in good time and his EA was fab”
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“Dr Mahadevan is very good at explaining the procedure and gave me the confidence to have it done. ”
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“Great at explaining what the procedure is going to achieve and how to manage my ankle to get the best outcome. Happy to do only the bare minimum - what's necessary. Just a kind and understanding guy.”
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“He explained very well what the issue was and the different options available to sort my problem. He kept me informed after the operation how it went.”
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“He is very calm and patient and happy to explain all the options and procedures. Put my mind at rest in a friendly way. ”
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“I have been very happy with Dr Dev Mahadevan and his Secretary Deborah, I have received a very personal service.”
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“Very friendly and personable.”
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“The whole process was great ”
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“Filled me with confidence than he understood the situation and the would be a long term one”
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“Have already recommended him and he has operated on a friend. Clinically and empathetically excellent.”
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“Everyone told me this op was very painful, but I had no pain. I followed advice and rested completely for the crucial first month and I seem to have reaped the benefit of that by being able to return to my usual activities by building them up gradually, doing a little more evey day. I resumed tennis after 2 months and skiing after 4 months with no adverse effects.”
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“Mr Mahadevan was extremely knowledgeable, reassuring and supportive prior and post surgery.”
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“My Surgeon was Knowledgeable, explained things in an easy to understand way ”
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“Although I am still in pain, it is much less than it was prior to the surgery ”
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“Mr Mahadevan is an excellent consultant clearly very experienced and knowledgable. Throughout my ongoing treatment I have always felt reassured and always have absolute confidence in the stages of treatment, and have appreciated the personable and empathetic approach. I would recommend anyone requiring any procedures that they can have absolute confidence in the advice and recommended procedures. ”
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“Excellent surgeon. Very professional. Takes time to explain things clearly to you. Approachable. Caring. ”
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“I was very impressed with my surgeon ”
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“My consultant took the time to speak to me about the issues in my right foot and asked me what I wanted from the operation. I had every confidence in him from our very first meeting”
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“Was very knowledgeable and professional”
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“The entire process with my surgeon was quick and to the point, with zero issues arising. Everything went great.”
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“Procedure out performed my expectations”
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“excellent care throughout”
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“If I had known what the post operative recovery was like I might not have had the surgery”
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“Only part way through recovery but impressed with level of information, calmness and professionalism so far. Not often that nurses comment on how good a surgeon is and how well their patients tend to recover”
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“Very professional...he obviously is very good at his work. Very amenable and reassuring ”
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“I was very pleased with the treatment I received from Mr Dev Mahadevan and all the staff.”
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“Very approachable and down to earth. Gives honest advice whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism ”
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“Mr Mahadevan has been amazing from my initial first consultation through to the operation & post op follow up appointments. Explained every process & answered all my questions with great knowledge. Would recommend him to anyone wanting a foot operation.”
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“A true professional who made me feel at ease from our first meeting. He explained my options in language that I could follow easily. He provided an excellent description of procedure, likely outcomes and potential issues arising on occasion with some patients. I wish all surgeons had this approach - a textbook example as to how to approach a potential patient right from the beginning”