Implant surgery in the UK (UCLH London) - opinions / experiences with Dr Philippa / Pippa Sangster?

[lifetimetmser]

I was originally told my implant surgery would be done by Professor David Ralph but they are now saying Dr Philippa Sangster will be carrying out the op.

I was told by the clinic that Prof Ralph is the leading surgeon in Europe for implant surgery but is anyone familiar with Dr Sangster?

[splitpeach]

Why did they switch you from Ralph? Who was your first consultation with?

[lifetimetmser]

Hi - sorry for my slow reply. I never had any consultations with Prof Ralph himself. I was told that he would be doing the surgery when I was still nervous about having the procedure done. But when I was then booked in the letter said it was Dr Sangster who would be carrying out the procedure.

How many consultations have you had with Prof Ralph himself?

[splitpeach]

Hi - sorry for my slow reply. I never had any consultations with Prof Ralph himself. I was told that he would be doing the surgery when I was still nervous about having the procedure done. But when I was then booked in the letter said it was Dr Sangster who would be carrying out the procedure.

How many consultations have you had with Prof Ralph himself?

I've had one so far, my initial one and then I've got a follow up coming this week. But tbh I'm a bit of a brute so I think I likely insisted on seeing Ralph at some point. Wouldn't surprise me. Something I'd do. I think it helped that I was on the waiting list since Spring 2023 and they messed up and cancelled my first appointment.

That said that's the NHS. It is absolutely amazing and especially if you're in London you can get world class experts. But you have to manage it. You have to be switched on, persistent and savvy. You need to do your own research and pursue the treatment you want.

One thing I'm worried about is the prospect of Ralph retiring. He's not gonna announce it ahead. However I've heard everyone in that department is top level anway. I think there's a Korean guy that's very well regarded too.

[LiverpoolLad]

I was originally told my implant surgery would be done by Professor David Ralph but they are now saying Dr Philippa Sangster will be carrying out the op.

I was told by the clinic that Prof Ralph is the leading surgeon in Europe for implant surgery but is anyone familiar with Dr Sangster?

When is your surgery booked for? I’ll likely be getting an implant in the future at UCLH so would be good to know how it goes!