David Moloney

The best decision I've ever made Hi all, I just want to post a glowing review in favour of absolutely everyone and anyone who has a connection with the SurgeryNow.ie team. I had 3 medical professionals in Ireland in agreement that the only treatment likely to help my back issue was surgery, yet I couldn’t get to see a public consultant in order to get on a list for surgery. So, I looked into surgery under the treatment abroad scheme. From the very first contact, (Lucy) it became clear these guys have a great system going. You will constantly feel supported and that they have the utmost interest in your care plan and recovery. Further to this, they are a very warm and funny bunch of people who are not afraid to have a bit of craic with you. David collected me from the airport and from there the banter started. There was always reassurance that you were in good hands and that every person who helped you would be better than the previous one. Next, the lovely ladies, Leanne, Charlotte and Martina got the pre-op assessments up and running, the results of which were uploaded to an app before 5 pm the same day, a service absolutely alien to me. On the day of admission, you are welcomed to the hospital and checked over, this is where my surgeon shone taking the extra time to double check an issue by referring to my imaging. There would be no time pre-theatre in Ireland for the likes of this, and I am especially grateful to my doctor for saving me from a possible further surgery down the road. Post-op care was just as well managed as you are taken to and from your hotel by either David or Scott for all routine aftercare. The team goes above and beyond for you making you feel like you are in the company of family the whole time with everyone rooting for the best outcome for you! I can honestly say I will be singing the praises of these guys for a long time to come. My intentions are not to slate the Irish medical and allied medical staff, they are hardworking people trying to do their job in an outdated system. As the Irish system is under so many restrictions and so understaffed, the staff don’t get a chance to showcase their talents and give the highest level of care that they put many hours of training to give. In comparison, a well-managed system here gives the professionals the opportunity to flourish and showcase their amazing skillset. It should be that way at home but Ireland is broken. The health system, the educational system, the policing system, the judiciary system and above all the political system . What we need to do is turn the system off and turn it back on again. But until we can get to that point let’s use the facilities we have available to us. If you require elective surgery, pick up the phone and contact surgerynow to avail of the treatment abroad scheme, I promise you will consider this to be one of the best decisions you will make in your life. The team of SurgeryNow.ie are certainly best in class.