Cortisone Injections at Near East University Hospital

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
14/10/2010 12:40

After the various comments on the pain of cortisone injections in previous threads, I had to write and let people know they can be painless(well almost). On Tuesday I went to Near East Hospital and had 4 in my back for 4 bulging discs. I have had it done privately in England before, but I have to say they were superb here, at the hospital, and I hardly felt a thing. I got my own private room, TV and bathroom, and the hospital is immaculate, and the staff very friendly. While not everyone does speak English, the doctors did, and they also had someone with me who spoke excellent English, to see me through each stage.

It is a new hospital, so still a few little things that they said they are sorting out. Mainly if you ring, although they don't say press 9 for English, that is what you have to do.



If I ever need to have an operation here, I now know I can go to a hospital with complete confidence.

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
14/10/2010 12:41

what sort of costs are they

stellasstar1



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Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
14/10/2010 18:14

Very reasonable

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
14/10/2010 23:07

Must say have heard nothing but praise of all the hospitals in TRNC . !! Friend diagnose with a cataract on a Monday operation on a Wednesday all after care £1,000 . Fedback again was brilliant service !!!

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
15/10/2010 12:00

Just an amendment to calling the hospital. If you dial 0392 4440535, they do now say press 9 for English.

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
25/11/2010 18:40

I have to be honest. I think the reason they didn't hurt was becaue they weren't the same as those done in England. Relief was really only for a couple of weeks, but still the care and attention was great..