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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“Was very knowledgeable and professional”
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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 helpful, answers any questions you have and explains things clearly”
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“Superb operation performed”
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“Very professional, easy to ask questions”
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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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“Have already recommended him and he has operated on a friend. Clinically and empathetically excellent.”
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“Very professional...he obviously is very good at his work. Very amenable and reassuring ”
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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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“Very professional and easy to communicate with regarding diagnosis ”
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“He was friendly and informative”
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“I am extremely happy with the outcome of the surgery ”
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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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“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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“Highly capable understanding with a good sense of humour .Feel very fortunate to be under his care.”
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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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“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 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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“Mr Mahadevan was great throughout the process and I believe I will be very happy with the final results.”
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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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“Dev Mahadevan was referred to me by a friend and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.”
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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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“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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“Very thorough, all well explained, exceptionally organised, able to see me in good time and his EA was fab”
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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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“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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“All been fairly simple at the moment, no hickups yet and the area isn't too painful.”
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“Procedure out performed my expectations”
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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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“Big toe joint used to constantly throb. Such a relief that pain has gone.”
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“very good service and advice.”
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“Friendly and very knowledgable ”
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“Amazing care and such neat great work ”
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“very competent and friendly ”
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“Very caring, enthusiastic, professional, knowledgeable, and a sense of humour.”
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“The whole process was great ”
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“The consultant's care and attention has been exemplory ”
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“A very caring, compassionate and charismatic consultant who I feel great rapport with”
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“Professional Reassuring ”
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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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“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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“It's a bit early to answer this question, because i don't yet know if surgery was succesful”
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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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“Very approachable and down to earth. Gives honest advice whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism ”
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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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“Has to be the best most professional Dr I have ever met. I have complete confidence in this gentleman”
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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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“Would gave liked a catch up to see if the progress is going to plan ”
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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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“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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“My Surgeon was Knowledgeable, explained things in an easy to understand way ”
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“Mr D Mehedevan is an exceptional Consultant both pre/ post Op”
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“Excellent care and advice from my initial appointment.”
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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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“excellent care throughout”
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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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“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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“Very nice Surgeon and staff”
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“Explained everything in a very clear manner putting me at ease. ”
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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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“Im still recuperating ”
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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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“Excellent service and very confident that my care was given the utmost consideration by the surgeon.”
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“The whole process was brilliant! I was made to feel very comfortable.”
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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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“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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“An amazing surgeon, someone clearlydedicated to there work. A very knowledgable and caring gentleman.”
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“Surgeon was friendly, comprehensively explained what he would be doing, answered questions and inspired confidence.”
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“Excellent surgeon. Very professional. Takes time to explain things clearly to you. Approachable. Caring. ”
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“Thorough and friendly”
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“He has been wonderful ”
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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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“Highly skilled AND patient-friendly”
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“I was very impressed with my surgeon ”
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“Very relaxed manner, easy to talk to”
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“Excellent service and very confident that my care was given the utmost consideration by the surgeon.”
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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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“Dr Mahadevan is very good at explaining the procedure and gave me the confidence to have it done. ”
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“Friendly, relaxed and professional. Thorough explanation of procedure and post-sugery recovery ”
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“I was reassured by Mr Mahadevan and found him very amenable.”
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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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“Good rapport with patients. Professional but friendly approach. ”
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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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“Excellent Doctor ”
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“Mr Mahadevan was extremely knowledgeable, reassuring and supportive prior and post surgery.”