Patient Stories
Hear directly from patients who have trusted Mr Barkatali with their knee surgery. From getting back on the sports field to walking pain-free again, their honest stories show what expert care and a personal approach can mean for recovery. Read their reviews and see why so many patients recommend him.
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Testimonials by Treatment Type
Henry Joliffe
“When I first met him... I thought, 'What a nice person.' I can't overestimate what a nice person he is: honest, professional, and he's obviously a really good surgeon who really cares. Can't fault him. He's fantastic.”
Henry Joliffe, Complex Quad Tendon Repair Dec 23, aged 60.
David (Ted) Beckham
“I would recommend Mr. Barkatali because, for one, he tells you all about what's going to happen. For two, the aftercare is good. And for three, he's a brilliant surgeon.“
David (Ted) Beckham, Total Knee Replacement in April 2023, aged 75
Michael Sinitsky
"I can't fault Mr. Barkatali. He explained everything to me each time...Not only would I [recommend him], I already have done….”
Michael Sinitsky, Total Knee Replacement in November 2023, aged 52
Steve Inch
“My experience of senior surgeons is that some of them can be difficult to approach and ask questions of. That's not the case with Bilal. No matter what the question was, he was helpful in answering it.”
Stephen Inch, Total Knee Replacement in November 2022, aged 71.
Darren Carruthers
“I came in to see him and instantly felt confidence... I was super confident in what he was telling me. He talked me through the whole procedure, what would have to be done, and why he thought this would be the best procedure for me.”
Darren Carruthers, Arthroscopic Meniscectomy + High Tibial Osteotomy Feb 2024, aged 48.
Shaun Taylor
“Mr Barkatali reassured me, told me everything he was going to do, and totally put my mind at ease. Absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. Before, it just ached all the time and I was in so much pain. Now, there's not one bit of pain in my actual knee.”
Shaun Taylor, Arthroscopic Meniscectomy + Distal Femoral Osteotomy, December 2020 aged 52
