Sussex Hip Clinic

Reading the reviews prior to my hip replacement made me feel not only confident about the upcoming procedure but also excited and looking forward to it. My expectations were fulfilled immensely. I had an initial consultation where James explained in great detail what would happen and arranged an MRI for the following day. James called me on a Sunday to explain results and details of both pre-assessment and operation day. Once again this filled me with confidence.

Fast forward to post-op and I am walking around my house and garden pain-free less than 36 hours after leaving hospital. I am using one stick but only as a ‘security’ thing. I am pain-free (thanks to post op drugs prescribed by James). I am excited about the future and my only concern is overconfidence as I must allow the healing process to do its job.

Thank you so much Mr. James Lewis, I am so grateful.

10 years ago I was extremely pleased with my R hip replacement performed by Mr James Lewis. On 6th January he performed a L hip replacement and this time I am amazed. Walking afternoon of the operation, discharged next day, no pain. Now two weeks later walking without sticks around the house and half mile twice a day using one stick for uneven ground just in case.

I have benefited from the innovations Mr Lewis has made to improve the operation and outcome. Also the advice on pre op preparation and the calm way in which he and the anaesthetist went through the procedure with me, made me feel totally relaxed and confident. A huge thank you to you both. Thank you also to the staff and physios on Ilex Ward for always being so caring and cheerful.

I had a total left hip replacement last Wednesday 18 January 2023 by epidural. I had a total right hip replacement by the same method back in March 2021 done by Mr James Lewis. Going by how good the operation, care and recovery to a normal active life was last time with the right hip, when I knew that the left one needed doing there was no one else that I would have do the procedure for me but James Lewis.

Once again from the pre operation appointment to the actual operation and aftercare I was kept fully aware of what would happen. The operation went as planned and within hours of recovery from the epidural I was up and walking with a frame/sticks and pain free.

I came out two days later and am now (four days after op) walking with one stick although sometimes forgetting to use the stick altogether! I'm sure within a couple of days I will not need sticks at all. I cannot thank Mr Lewis enough for what he has done and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone with hip/knee problems.

10 years ago I was extremely pleased with my R hip replacement by Mr James Lewis. He replaced my L hip on 6th January and I’m truly amazed. Walking the afternoon of the operation, next day discharged, here I am ten days later walking half a mile twice a day with one stick.

I benefited from the changes Mr Lewis made to the operation, advice on pre-op preparation at home, and the calm way he and the anaesthetist went through the procedure with me.

Thank you to them both and the Ilex Ward staff and physios who are always cheerful and caring.

I had my left hip replaced on Sept. 28 .Mr Lewis is the very best surgeon I have ever encountered. He made me feel so calm and comfortable that the operation was a wonderful adventure. What a man !!! The staff were friendly warm caring. I am so grateful to them all. For my lovely time at the hospital. PS it is a great success
A masterclass in how a hospital should be run.

Hi, I had my left hip replaced on the 30th March and my Right hip replaced on the 25th May 2022 at Goring Hall Hospital by Mr James Lewis.

I chose James as he replaced my partners knees 3 years ago and she's always telling everybody how well everything went. Mr Lewis is well ahead of the game with his techniques and the implants he uses.

The surgery went well and was virtually pain free. I could walk easily without sticks after 5 days and climb the stairs without sticks after the same time. Me Lewis is the ultimate professional as far as I'm concerned and I can't speak more highly of him.

Thank you, Mr. Lewis, I am writing this just 5 days after a hip replacement operation performed by Mr. Lewis. The recovery is purely amazing. I have had a similar operation done by a different surgeon and, naturally, I make comparisons. I sorely regret not having had my first operation performed by Mr. Lewis.

Not only do I consider Mr. Lewis to be a top surgeon, but I also valued the pre-op literature I had been given and now the post-op report.

The atmosphere at the BMI Hospital was cozy and the staff are very considerate. Thank you to all.

Having witnessed first hand the amazing results achieved by James Lewis (he has replaced both my husband’s hips and both knees). There was no hesitation in asking Dr Lewis to perform my right hip replacement.
As a very nervous patient, I found Dr Lewis’s calm and reassuring manner helped allay my anxiety. It is now three weeks since the surgery and feel so well, I have to hold back from pushing myself too far. Thanks go out to Dr Lewis and his team for getting me back to normal life.

I underwent a total hip replacement surgery by Dr James Lewis on 22 September 2021 at Goring Hall Hospital. Needless to say I was very apprehensive about the procedure, but James and his team did an amazing job to reassure me and relieve me of my fears. Special thanks also to Gavin Allen the Anaesthetist and his assistant Ollie (Oliver) who burst into song when he realised I was Welsh and feeling overwhelmed with nervousness. Next thing, I wake up in recovery being looked after by the lovely Polly.

The operation went very well and I was discharged on the 4th day. James managed my pain relief medication extremely well as I am super sensitive to strong pain meds. I was walking around my home without support within a few days and then the promenade within a week, slowly building up strength, distance and confidence. I am one month post op today and doing extremely well. It’s wonderful to be pain-free again and my scar has healed up beautifully.

I highly recommend Dr James Lewis and his team at Goring Hall. I feel extremely fortunate to have had him as my surgeon and special thanks to friends who highly recommended him to me. I will certainly choose him again when my left hip needs doing in the foreseeable future. With deep respect and enormous thank you to Dr James Lewis and his incredible team.

I have had both knees replaced by James Lewis. So, when I needed my right hip replaced, I thought he was more a knee specialist than a hip. He always came over very professional and made me feel at ease, explained everything clearly. So, on May 1st I put my trust once more in James and his team, I had a full right hip replacement, and I am so pleased that I did. I suffer from fibromyalgia myalgia so my pain threshold is quite a complicated affair. James managed my pain with outstanding results- I have never had such an easy time of anything else in my whole life. Thank you to James once more for giving me my life back.

I had my right hip replaced on the 21st April 2021(sorry I have taken so long to write a review, life has taken over!) as covid cases were coming down and I felt I could no longer live with the constant pain, lack of sleep and limits on my life that my hip was imposing.

Through an internet search and careful research, I was in a privileged position to be able to choose my surgeon. Mr Lewis really stood out as a talented, caring surgeon in whom I could place my trust and I certainly was not proved wrong.

After a long telephone conversation with Mr Lewis where the operation was fully explained; questions were answered and much information was then emailed through for me to digest; I was left with a very positive mindset, so my operation was booked.

My care and treatment at Goring Hall hospital were second to none and I thank everyone there for making my short stay so comfortable. The operation went smoothly and the very next day I felt I already had confidence in my new hip as I was put through my paces by the physio. Thus it was time for the home to continue my recovery.

At home, following all the advice, I recovered well. The wound site healed beautifully and my mobility slowly improved. The two follow up phone calls with Mr Lewis again gave me confidence. Just under 7 weeks later I was back to work in school. The ten-week post-op was a real milestone for me when I was able to sleep peacefully again. It was heaven. Now at 3 months plus I am out enjoying country rambles with my dog and friends with no pain in my right leg... it's wonderful.

I cannot thank Mr Lewis and the team at Goring Hall enough and I do feel privileged to have been under their professional care. Such a skilled surgeon with so much attention to detail.

Dear Mr Lewis,

Thank you so much for boldly going where no surgeon would go before!
You performed a hip replacement on my cousin,(4 weeks ago), who has severe learning difficulties. We had been told by other surgeons that because of the extensive degeneration of his joint that replacement surgery wasn't possible and a more palliative approach was recommended.

We always knew that any procedure wouldn't be straightforward, however, we have been surprised and amazed, in equal measure, at his progress to date. He is pain-free and his movement far exceeds what we hoped he would achieve. Before the operation he was almost wheelchair-bound; you have given him a new lease of life!

The care he received at Goring Hall was exemplary and the Team could not have done more for him, including the catering staff and housekeepers.

A special mention to Dr Aash who's bedside manner and caring approach was truly heartwarming. We would also like to thank Laura the Learning Disabilities coordinator who was a constant source of support for him throughout his journey.

Thank you all for your kindness and outstanding care.

My hip replacement was on the 2nd June. Mr Lewis and all his staff gave me 100% care and attention throughout my short stay and they couldn't do enough for me. The food was 1st class. Now for getting back to normal and hopefully not too long before I go back to work. Thanks once again.