I met Tim by chance in ED at St Vincent's after presenting with stage 4 terminal metastatic cancer and spinal complications. My prognosis was 12 weeks !! Tim has now operated and cared for me on 3 occasions and 2 years on, I'm still alive ! Tim has worked closely with my oncologists and replaced my left knee twice, firstly after a very complicated lymphatic infection and more recently after a fall in Queensland, destroying my prosthetic knee, tearing all the ligaments and major damage to my popleteal artery. Tim has been amazing, showing patience, caring professionalism. I insisted on being flown to Sydney and to Tim as doctor's in the North wanted to amputate my leg. Not Tim....he accepted me (again) and rose to the challenge. After 10 weeks in 4 hospitals, I am finally home and mobile. Tim is brilliant and I thank him for my life. If anyone wishes to PM me in respect to Tim, I would be more than happy to share my incredible experiences with him and his amazing team. Thank you Dr Small for all you have done for me.
Posted Date : 11/10/2019
Anonymous
I wish I could give Dr Tim Small 6 stars. Absolutely phenomenal result with my total right knee replacement. I’ve never me a surgeon so focused on my well being and getting the best possible result which I did. 7 weeks after my surgery and totally pain free. Thanks to Cynthia at reception whom nothing is too much trouble. A great team and highly recommended!
Anonymous
I had bilateral Knee replacements in September 2023 at St Vincents Private Hospital. Dr Small was very realaistic as to my recovery from the beginning . I had pain block drips in both of my thighs after surgery that kept the pain at bay for the first four days after that i was ok just with the pain killers the wonderful nurses gave me.
I was up & walking ( with a frame) within a couple of days.
I had so much trust in Dr Small for this operation as I had been in pain for a couple of years.
I reccomend him to anyone contemplating knee surgery as you wont be dissapointed.
Anonymous
Tim Small is an exellent doctor , I had a femur distal osteotomy. Dr Small explained everything on laymans terms every time he saw me as a patient on the ward or as an outpatient. Dr Small is very friendly and put me at ease knowing that i was with a person of great knowledge and expertise. He answered whatever question i had calmly without being pressed for time. I walk so much better and straighter now.
I would reccomend Dr Small to anyone having problems with their legs.
Anonymous
Firstly to Tim, I cannot thankyou enough for giving me back my mobility and quality of life. At age 45 I was diagnosed with servere osteoarthritis in my right hip. I was suffering constant pain, inflammation, walked with a limp due to 13MM leg length difference. I lost trust in my body, was unable to lead the active pre-osteoarthritis life I lived of tennis, hiking and circling. 7 weeks post surgery I feel like me again, I walk limp free as Tim balanced out my leg length to be equal. I feel structurally strong in my right hip, trust it and my body is back in alignment. The precision of my prosthetic is evident when I view my x-rays.
From the first encounter with Tim you know your in the good hands with very experienced surgeon. He makes you feel reassured, provides quality care and is motivated to get you back to achieving your lifestyle.
Big thanks to Tims team, St Vincents nurses and physio’s who support you in your recovery, they are world class.
Anonymous
Shuffling into the consultation room of Dr Small, I was greeted with warmth and humour. As we discussed my hip replacement, I was confident that I had made the right decision to choose Dr Small. The operation was a great success with very little discomfort. Dr. Small made regular visits whilst I was in hospital and subsequently in rehab. I am delighted with the results and have a new lease of life in my pain free mobility. I would like to thank Claire and Emma for their competence and friendliness at front of house.