Mr Lester Wilson

Mr Wilson is a highly capable cautious specialist. Clearly adept at dealing with complex back issues. He listens intently to both what is being said and clearly observes and adapts his approach to suit the individual. He has a good manner and is highly respectful.

For the past 11 years, I had been battling severe degenerative disc disease of my lumbar spine, which had sadly deteriorated to such an extent, that It resulted in me suffering chronic, agonising and never ending sciatic pain in my lower back, which radiated down into both my legs. This resulted in me suffering with constant numbness and pins and needles. Over the last few years my legs unfortunately had become very weak, due to the 3 episodes of paralysis that I suffered over the last 2 years. I was told by the NHS that there was nothing that they could do for me, so I did a bit of research and found Mr Lester Wilson online. I read his reviews, which were all outstanding. I then decided to book an initial appointment with Mr Wilson to see if he could help me in any way. Two consultations later, after all the appropriate scans and tests had been carried out, he said that he could fix my deteriorating spinal condition. I was so happy that I was finally going to be getting the help that I knew that I needed. So In January of this year I underwent a spinal fusion under the care of Mr Lester Wilson. Since my surgery, I have been totally pain free and I’ve been told that I can look forward to being pain free for a long time to come. Overall, I think that Mr Wilson is a terrific consultant. He works with a wonderful team who are great with communicating with patients. The team and Mr Wilson were absolutely amazing to me throughout my admission. I was always made to feel reassured about the care that I received during my admission. He spends time talking to his patients about the various treatment options that are available to them, in ways that they can understand. Mr Wilson is a very reassuring surgeon and is great at putting patents at ease. I was very anxious all throughout my admission, but Mr Wilson came to see me on the morning of my admission, to ensure that I was happy with what would happen during my surgery. He reassured me that I was in the best hands and that I was going to be receiving the highest standard of care possible. He also came to check in on me a few times post-op, as he wanted to ensure that I was receiving the best care possible. I am and will always be very grateful for everything Mr Wilson has done for me. He has not only saved my lumbar spine, but he has also given me back my legs, my independence and my life.

Extremely pleasant and understanding. Procedure very good with good outcome. Has plenty of time to put one at ease and answer all queries.

Mr Wilson gave a comprehensive explanation of my condition and the steps he would use to try and combat the condition by using a soft approach before doing anything drastic. I was very pleased with this approach. He explained it in detail but in a simple manner that I, as a novice, could understand.

Have known him for over 20 years

I spoke to Mr Wilson regarding a new pain that has emerged since another surgery for a non spinal event. He was as always very thorough and totally believed my symptoms and level of pain, something other Drs don’t always understand. It is very difficult to”see” a surgeon remotely but I did feel that he was investigating really thoroughly.

I have been treated by him for over 20 years and value his knowledge and treatment

Friendly, reassuring manner

Over the last 5 years I have struggled with debilitating and life changing chronic back, seeing various spinal specialists and had numerous scans, diagnostics procedures, and treatments but not one has been able to understand and identify the cause of my condition or reduce my pain. Then last year I found Mr Wilson; on our first consultation he diagnosed my condition and explain clearly on the CT scan what was causing my pain; I couldn’t believe after all that time I’d found someone who identified straight away what was wrong with me; something that had baffled so many. That obviously demonstrates Mr Wilsons superior knowledge in his field but regarding Mr Wilson’s manner, I have always found him professional but friendly, he is happy to take the time to explain everything well and answer all my questions fully and clearly and even went out of his way to answer a long email of questions I had regarding my condition when I was first diagnosed.

He is a knowledgable, caring and insightful consultant. I greatly appreciate his time on this. I would ask that there is a way to do a video call over the internet in future, my phone signal is terrible at home! (Also be good to share screen to discuss scans we can both see).