Professor Bo Povlsen - London

Satvinder Chima

Prof Povlsen has given me the best care and attention that I could ever ask for. His attention to explaining to me the detail of my treatment has been outstanding. Notwithstanding this the referral to other members of his team and the treatment received has also been great. If you have a hand injury I would highly recommend an appointment to see him.

Felix Schon

Professor Povlsen was a pleasure to meet and be treated by. He was generous with his time which he used to test/review results of my problem, making sure I had all my questions answered (at no point did I feel rushed), and informing of the next steps. His extensive knowledge and experience was able to inform and reassure me to the highest degree. I wish all of my interactions with healthcare professionals could be similar to this. Highly recommend!

Alice Paterson

I visited Professor Povlsen on referral and am extremely satisfied with the service I received. On all visits he put me at ease with his friendly yet professional nature and took the time to discuss options and procedures with me without pressure. I am please to say the treatment I received was successful and I would highly recommend.

M G

Excellent!

This review covers three parts: before, during and after the appointment with Professor Povlsen.

I first came across Professor Povlsen when a friend forwarded me one of his articles on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, with which I had recently been diagnosed. I then checked The Hand Clinic's site and was very impressed with a) how it is organised and patient-focused; b) the way in which Professor Povlsen explains each condition in a clear and informative manner, regardless of its complexity. I learnt more about some of the intricacies of my condition in as clear a way as possible. It was the best preparation I could have for the appointment.

First appointments can be slightly nerve-wracking for me, as I usually have to explain a complex medical history very succinctly and rather quickly before getting to what brings me there. I saw Professor Povlsen at the Hand Clinic at the Shard. I was the first patient of the day and Professor Povlsen called me in 15 minutes before the appointment, reassuring me that there was plenty of time to discuss my case and I need not worry. I had sent exam reports and clinical letters in advance to his secretary, so the appointment started with Professor Povlsen, in the structured manner akin to that of his website, offering a summary of his understanding based on this information and leading on to a) an assessment of my neurological TOS; b) the intricacies of my particular case and how did it compare to others; c) what were my treatment options and their advantages and disadvantages; d) in his opinion, what I should do next and who would be the best specialists to do so (Professor Povlsen told me off the outset that he did not perform surgeries or conservative treatments himself); e) whether there could be a prognosis as such.

He spoke in a calm and candid manner and was empathetic in conveying the severity of my case and how it had to be (re)viewed within a larger context. I quickly realised the importance of what he was explaining and that, had I not sought to see him, I would still have been very much in the dark in terms of what may effectively lie ahead and what can realistically been done about it.

I was then given ample opportunity to ask my own questions based on what I had been told, which Professor Povlsen answered clearly and diligently. It was very much to his credit that my husband and I left the room feeling much more enlightened about my circumstances and, despite the not-so-good news, with the reassurance if being on the right hands (pardon the pun).

The post-appointment care was also above and beyond. Usually, I need to make several calls to either arrange to see another, referred to, specialist, or research and organise treatment options. On this occasion, Professor Povlsen's secretary swiftly dealt with the logistics and kept me informed at each stage.

As someone who has had to be seen by many consultants, I could not recommend Professor Povlsen highly enough. Both he and the Hand Clinic's service are excellent!

Erik Karlsson

Prof. Povlsen advised me on the recovery of my injury as well as gave great advice on rehab. Thanks!

Rory Sladden

Open and honest

Mina Tezcan