Mr Pedro Oliveira Castanho

Dr Pedro Oliveira Castanho is exceptional. His warm, friendly, approachable and highly professional persona put me instantly at ease. I was extremely impressed by his choice of treatment and his explanation as to why he chose the procedure I had, lumbar decompression which allows far more movement than that of spinal fusion. He answered all my questions, put my mind at ease and I felt extremely confident that his surgical skills would be of the highest standard and they were. He was always very clear regarding possible outcomes and side effects of the procedure and ensuring that I understood that I may need further surgery in the future. I would strongly urge that you prepare any questions you have in advance of surgery, I didn't think to ask why my back was the way it was until my 6 week check up by which time I had not fully understood what I could and couldn't do and certainly hadn't realised that bones thicken in response to self abuse i.e lifting heavy items, not bending from the knees, lifting pots in the garden etc. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this lovely Doctor, he really does care, he is highly skilled and you could not put yourself in more capable hands, ten out of ten no question!

Shame the doctor had to wear a mask.not always possible to hear