My name is Sigurlaug Thorsteinsdottir Benfield and I first met my consultant Mr. Kankarte in 2008, when he got me ready for my right foot operation (mid-foot fusion) in January 2009. He explained everything that was happening very well and made me at ease. He came across very professional.
Unfortunately on the day of my operation Mr. Kankate was on holiday and another surgeon stepped in and did the operation. The fusion did not work and Mr. Kankate corrected this with another operation in October 2009, which was successful. Mr. Kankate did go over and beyond to make sure I was well looked after throughout my aftercare from the operation.
This year I went to see Mr. Kankate again and he remembered me from my last operation (which impressed me somewhat, as he has so many patients).
On the 15th March this year (2019) Mr. Kankate proceeded another operation, but this time on my left foot. Similar kind of operation (mid-foot fusion) as he did on my right foot all those years ago. Again Mr. Kankate reassured me every step of the way. He even gave me his word that he will be doing the operation himself. Needless to say that all went well and I am still in recovery without any complications.
Mr. Kankate is not only a competent consultant and is outstanding surgeon, he also has a passion for his patients and gives them time and all reassurance they need. This has been my experience regarding Mr. Kankate.
Kind regards
S. Benfield
