TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY ABOUT US
I would confidently recommend Dr Barrow’s practice to any person requiring an honest sincere orthopaedic consultation. - Mr Colin McCann
As a 75 year old male I do, from time to time, reflect on certain decisions I have made, some good and some not so good. The decision to consult with Dr Robert Barrow, in October 2017, was without doubt one of my good decisions. At that time he successfully performed a total hip replacement. Subsequent to that I have had a total knee replacement in 2022 and a number of other procedures that have given me full pain free mobility.
I have absolute confidence, not only in Dr Barrow’s diagnostic and surgical skills, but also in the manner in which he leads his surgical team.
His concern for total patient care is supported by a group of supplementary skills including physiotherapists, physicians and infection control specialists.
In my opinion Dr Barrow’s commitment to achieving a successful outcome for his patient is paramount.
Mr Imraan Rasool
Hi.
I am writing this letter on behalf of my mother Zuleka: My mom had a fall in June 2023 – the immediate need called for pins to be placed into the Hip to secure the area. Soon after the complications started. My mom had spent at least 10 weeks in and out of hospital between August and October 2023 due to a post-surgery infection. Upon our final consultation in November we were told to return in January for a hip replacement without any reasons apart from a “better quality of life”.
We then looked to get a 2nd opinion and were referred by Prof Scheepers from Donald Gordon to Dr Rob Barrow. Upon our first visit we immediately felt a sense of comfort due to effective communication, the cause and effect had now become clear and the options for a way forward were given to us. My mom was booked in for her Hip revision surgery in Jan 2024.
Dear Doctor Barrow - Pamela Cochrane
This is just a short letter to say how much I appreciated your excellent hip replacement on my left leg. Just as you explained, the pain was minimal and healing was quick and I was on my feet within days. It is now 6 weeks and I feel almost normal. This is due to your quick response at the time of the injury and seamless after that. My husband Bill and I really appreciate your professionalism and will certainly recommend you to friends and family
Best regards
Thank you to Dr Barrow and Team. Theresa Miriam Singh
We are writing this letter on behalf of our mother, Theresa Miriam Singh, who was a patient at Morningside Mediclinic Hospital from 2016 – 2017 this recommendation is for Filomena, Rebecca and Dr Barrow and Dr Sewlall, such a phenomenal team!
My mother was referred to Dr Barrow by Dr Barrow senior, as he did not specialise in Hip replacements BUT HIS SON did.
Our mother had been operated on more than 4 times on her spine to remove the pins and three times on her right hip before entering into the care of Dr Barrow.
She was unable to walk and was always in pain.When Dr Barrow commenced treating our mother, he had a reassuring calmness about him, we felt that he was always in control and knew what he was doing. He started to investigate and discovered that she was still infected with Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) Infection. This infection meant he would need to clean up her previous operation areas and treat her first for the infection before any operations could take place.
Dear Dr Barrow - Patrick Karam
I had my Full Knee replacement done by you on the 30th January 2024. To say that I had my trepidation about this operation would be an understatement.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the positive experience I had with you and your team of professionals. By professionals, I refer to Dr Steve Smith the anesthetist, Dr van Niekerk who assisted you, the nursing staff in the Orthopedic Ward and lastly, to the amazing Physiotherapists, Claudette Busschau and Kerry Clack.
My incredible positive experience began from the moment I walked into the ward. I felt that I was treated in a special way, with care and empathy by everyone mentioned above, Following on to my post operation procedure, I would like to thank you Dr Barrow, for the encouragement that you gave me. Also, if I needed to talk to you, you were always available, If not immediately, then a little later I would receive a call back from you.
I can reccommend Dr Robert Barrow fearlessly. He is amazing! I thank God for him. - Eugene Kleinbooi
On the 28th of August 2007, I had a total hip replacement done at a semi-private hospital in Durban.
Sad to say, it was unsuccessful, to say the least. I left the hospital with a leg that was a few centimeters shorter than the other. I had to have the shoe of the same leg raised with every pair of shoes that I bought.
In addition, I had to use a crutch to walk around. The pain never totally left, instead, it grew worse over the years until it became unbearable.
In or around September 2015, my daughter, with whom I live, took me to a 24-hour clinic at midnight because of the pain I suffered. There I was seen by a doctor who told us about Doctor Barrow. Unfortunately, he did not have his contact details. He assured us, however, that he would fix my problem because he had heard about the people he had helped.
Thank you to Dr Barrow and Team. The Blanchards
We are writing this letter on behalf of our mother, Theresa Miriam Singh, who was a patient at Morningside Mediclinic Hospital from 2016 - 2017.
This recommendation is for Filomena, Rebecca and Dr Barrow and Dr Sewlall, such a phenomenal team!
My mother was referred to Dr Barrow by Dr Barrow senior, as he did not specialise in Hip replacements BUT HIS SON did. Our mother had been operated on more than 4 times on her spine to remove the pins and three times on her right hip before entering into the care of Dr Barrow. She was unable to walk and was always in pain.
When Dr Barrow commenced treating our mother, he had a reassuring calmness about him, we felt that he was always in control and knew what he was doing. He started to investigate and discovered that she was still infected with Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) Infection.
History (dates more or less) of my hip replacements: Hazel Pawley
RA started just after the birth of my second child in 1966. I was 25 years old.
1978
RA progressed and in 1978 after several referrals, including Johannesburg Hospital Orthopaedic Unit, I was referred to Dr Frans Weber as he had worked with Dr Charnley. The reason for all the referrals was my age at 37 and no one knew what the long term prognosis on a hip replacement was going to be. I opted to have it as I needed the mobility while I was young and old age could take care of itself. Post-op was wonderful and I went dancing the night I came off crutches at six weeks. I even walked without a limp and my hip was pain-free.
1986
In 1986 I needed my other hip joint to be replaced. Operation also very successful. Had a slight limp post-op.
Dr Barrow was absolutely fantastic and I cannot thank him and his team enough. I am infection free and am able to walk again and none of this would have been possible without his help. - Denis Maroun
My name is Denis Maroun and I am writing to share my experience with Dr Barrow.
Due to an accident I had to have a hip replacement twelve years ago.The hip, after a period of six years became infected. After many months of antibiotics and cleaning out; the infection still did not heal.I spent many months dealing with this infection which presented itself as a fissure which drained through a hole in my thigh.
The infection got too bad and I had to have the hip removed and was advised to live without a hip as it was not possible to have another replacement while I had the infection. A good friend of mine, Dr Dave Bernhardi told me he was on Dr Barrow’s team and advised me
I am Lucia de Sousa Teixeira and am so indebted to Dr.Barrow and am totally in awe of his work ethic, expertise and care. - Lucia de Sousa Teixeira
I took ill after complications with double hip surgery and contracted severe septacaemia, which landed me in hospital where I remained for a very long time including a stay in the isolation ward.
Dr.Barrow treated me with utmost care,medical knowledge and dedication,besides being a fantastic physician he is also an amazing, caring human being.
At times I really thought that I would not make it out of the hospital alive.
I can quite confidently say that Dr.Barrow saved my life and will forever sing his praises and am eternally grateful for his commitment to my recovery.
Newer Knowing that there is a Knee replacement operation - Mrs. Maria S. Di Munno
.I was brought to the attention of what a knee replacement is when my mother in law undertook such an operation .A knee is a delicate and integral part of our body and visiting my mother in law (Maria Di Munno) I was surprised what medical science can achieve. Under the expert hands of DR BARROW Maria was able to experience minimum discomfort and pain in her stay in hospital. Today Maria is able to bend, walk and exercise as if there was no knee replacement and this is can only be a credit to DR BARROW who performed this operation ensuring there was no infection before and after the operation ensuring Maria was able to recover and heal quickly.
It is a huge privilege to have Dr Barrow as my orthopedic surgeon. - Mrs. Fiona Martin
I have suffered with osteoarthritis for many years due to haemochromatosis. I had my first primary hip replacement on my right hip in 1993 which only lasted 7 years and had to have a revision hip replacement in 2000. Both these surgeries were done by an orthopedic surgeon in Pretoria, who retired several years after my revision.
I consulted with an orthopedic surgeon at the Morningside clinic for my yearly checkup, until I started to have problems with the revision and was referred to Dr. Robert Barrow, who has an interest in complex primary and revision hip and knee surgeries.
I had to have several more surgeries due to complications and Dr. Barrow never gave up looking for a solution. Dr Barrow decided that the best route was to have a personalized 3D Prosthetic Hip Implant made in Belgium.
In 2012 my elderly mother fell and broke her hip. She received a hip replacement. - Larga Parker
In Oct 2017 she awoke with severe pain in her leg. She was referred to see Dr Barrow at Morningside MediClinic, as there was a possibility that there had been another fracture.
That referral saved her life. She was diagnosed with a very tricky fracture. Her health and advanced age added to the risk.
Dr Barrow explained in detail to us the process of having a hip revision and why he felt that she should have the revision done. Although scared she said there was no one she else she would trust to do the operation.
Whilst she was in surgery we were updated as to how she was doing via text message from the doctors in theatre. That was AMAZING. Just to know what was happening and that she was OK was a huge relief. That was a first.
I have undergone several hip revisions. Dr Rob Barrow took me on and my hip feels absolutely fabulous! - Sue Blackie
I commend Doc Rob Barrow for not giving up on me, instead he persevered and I just knew that after the revision op, I will be up and about very soon and that this will be the last revision!!!
- Sue Blackie