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
Karl McVety
“It was very professionally done, very well looked after. The people beforehand were very caring, very explanatory, and explained everything that was going to happen. So, I went in there feeling very calm, very relaxed, and not phased really.”
Karl McVety, High Tibial Osteotomy
Julie Rottier
“I feel like a new person. I feel like I was before it all started... I've got my mojo back.”
Julie Rottier, Bilateral Partial Knee Replacements in March 2020 and January 2021 aged 59.
John Dawson
“Now I've got my knee back, I can do more walking and cycling... My post-operative pain was almost nothing. How's my knee now compared to before? Incomparable, really. I would recommend it to anybody."
John Dawson, Bilateral Total Knee Replacements in October 2020 and September 2025, aged 72 and 77.
David Fardon
“I dealt with instability from a meniscus tear for over 10 years, putting it down to growing pains. Mr Barkatali immediately identified the tear, and explained that it was better to get it sorted while I was young and mobile.
Recovery has been fantastic. I was in a brace and on crutches for the first six weeks, followed by great physiotherapy. Now, just four months after surgery, I’m already back to running and gym workouts. My knee is much more stable, and I’m finally balancing my weight evenly again. The surgery was great and the aftercare has been fantastic.”
David Fardon, Meniscal Repair in December 2020, aged 25.
Bashar Al Turk
“As an international trampoline gymnast, my knee injury affected far more than everyday life; it threatened a huge part of who I am and what I’ve worked towards for years. Mr Barkatali understood that from day one, and I feel incredibly fortunate he was my surgeon. His skill and expertise were exceptional, and I felt in the best possible hands. His reassurance, honesty and genuine care made an enormous difference. He understood that my goal wasn’t simply to recover, but to return to competing internationally. Being back training means more than I can put into words. I’m forever grateful to Mr Barkatali for his impact on my career and life.”
Bashar Al Turk (GB Trampolinist), Quad ACL Reconstruction in July 2025, aged 22
Alison Cutler
“He's given me my life back, there's no doubt about that at all. It feels like it's completely back on track with no pain and nothing holding me back from doing anything that I wanted to.”
Alison Cutler, Arthroscopy + Distal Femoral Osteotomy March 2022 aged 53.
