Hospital Stay

I became Mr. French’s patient in September 2000.
I was referred to him by my G.P. for a hip replacement operation.
Never having to face surgery during my then 60 years of life, I admit that the prospect of
major surgery was daunting.
Mr. French’s professionalism and gentle approach soon erased many of my fears. He
explained procedures clearly and listened to and answered my questions, no matter how
silly some may have sounded.
My artificial hip is perfect . I forget it is there and treat it normally. Two yearly check-ups are
always thorough and valuable, professional advice given. He will most definitely operate on
my left hip when it becomes necessary.
I believe Mr. French is a brilliant surgeon with an excellent Dr/patient relationship. He always
sits at one’s level with eye to eye contact when speaking. This is important to a patient. He
puts one at ease and gives of his time in a generous way.
Mr. French has so much to offer the medical profession; but best of all he has a great sense
of humour.

“Having never had an operation before I was quite nervous of my hip replacement surgery.
The pre admission information from surgeon Mr Gary French was precise, sympathetic and professionally delivered in a manner that eased my mind immensely.
The admission phase was friendly and efficient, pre op; info and paperwork was done with little fuss and with as much information as I wished to know.
I had concerns about the anaesthetic but the anaesthetist was reassuring, thorough in her explanation and was prepared to offer solutions to my concerns.
I presume the operation went as planned and I awoke in a clean, well appointed, light and spacious ward room.
The nursing staff were very caring, most efficient and friendly.
The food was well planned and great and my entire stay at Ormiston Hospital has been wonderful.
Thanks to Mr Gary French and the team at Ormiston Hospital I’m now pain free and back to enjoying normal life”.

For years my hip was causing pain, yet X Rays were inconclusive. Increasingly limited movement comprised all activity.

Mr Gary French helped me through the entire procedure, replaced my hip, and made me a new man!