What patients and colleagues say

Mr Desai was simply outstanding, and this is not something I say lightly. His communication and his ability to put someone undergoing eye surgery at ease were truly beyond clinical training — his manner made the whole experience much easier.

The clinical team led by Mr Desai were of the utmost professional standard I have ever experienced.

He kept his explanation simple, clear and concise, using language I could actually understand. He put me at ease and was very reassuring.

I have 80% hearing loss and wear two aids. He spoke at my level of understanding and made sure I could wear one aid during the procedure, so I could hear him talking to me. Nothing was too much trouble.

An extremely comprehensive pre-operative conversation. I was very impressed by, and confident in, Mr Desai.

The surgeon was great — he made me feel relaxed both before and during the procedure, and helped me stop worrying.

Mr Desai is a most professional and caring surgeon. I felt cared for and prioritised at all times.

I've been coming here a long time, and I hope Mr Desai never leaves. A very good man.

Very professional and efficient. I will be recommending him to family and friends.

Lovely manner, explaining everything about the procedure from beginning to end.

He has a calm, trusting nature and is sensitive to the anxieties and concerns of patients and their carers.

Mr Desai is a trustworthy colleague, in whom the public should have confidence. He always kept the best interests of patients central to all of his actions.

His strength lies in his integrity and his ability to build strong relationships with patients and their families. They always appreciated his genuine, caring nature and the fact that he went out of his way to ensure they got the best care.

One of the most conscientious, hard-working and caring doctors I have ever known. His probity is exemplary.

There is no doubt that he is a born teacher. A very calm surgeon — his theatre sessions were always a great favourite amongst the trainees.

An excellent supervisor and teacher, with a calming, reassuring manner that is well suited to training. He has been a great inspiration to several trainees.

He always brings out the best in people, and in turn gives them his best. He is extremely supportive of colleagues and works hard to ensure they give their best too.

He is incredibly dedicated and regularly works outside his contracted hours in an effort to provide first-class care for patients. It was a great honour to work with such an exemplary cataract surgeon.