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Lasse (Marbella)

  • Partial Knee Replacement

    "I was a professional windsurfer, travelling all around the world. The sport is very hard on your knees and your entire body. I've always been athletic, doing sports all my life including badminton, football and now lots of padel. I needed knee surgery as I just couldn't walk more than 500 metres. On holiday I couldn't keep up with my wife and would have to stay in the hotel in pain. I found Dr Thomas Boerger and went ahead with a partial knee replacement. I think being so active all my life really helped with my recovery. Although I was in a lot of pain initially, within 14 days I was making good progress and within three months I was back on the padel court and enjoying an active life."

Louise

  • Hip Replacement

    "I needed a hip replacement, and I turned to Dr Boerger. The operation was a great success. Not only did it relieve my hip problems, but Dr Boerger also managed to lengthen my right leg slightly, an unexpected and very welcome outcome. I am deeply grateful to Dr Boerger, not just for his surgical skill but also for the thorough explanations he provided before and after the procedure."

Nina

  • Left & Right Total Knee Replacement

    ‘My knee replacements have given me a new lease of life, restoring not only my mobility, but my mental health too. I’m very independent, and now I once again look forward to going out. I was completely trusting of Dr. Thomas Boerger, as his knowledge, expertise really instilled confidence in me.’

John R

  • Left Full Hip Replacement

    ‘After my Hip Replacement, I am back on the golf course at least three times a week and pain-free. Before the hip replacement I was in agony, just sitting down and getting up again was so painful and walking almost impossible. The pain would wake me up at night. Yet after the operation, the pain went immediately. I was up walking with crutches the next day. within 8 weeks I was back on the golf course! I am also free to enjoy travel again. I am just back from a trip to Japan with my wife and we were able to enjoy Tokyo to the full, with 5 days walking around. I have my life back.’

Gisele

  • Partial Knee Replacement

    ‘I had have two partial knee replacements, one year apart, with Dr. Thomas Boerger. I would definitely recommend him. He is very kind, put me at ease in the consultation. The operation went very well, the nursing staff were excellent. I did everything I was told, recovery went well. I would definitely recommend going to see Dr. Thomas Boerger if you are in pain.’

Chris

  • Bilateral Partial Knee Replacement

    ‘I have had Bilateral Oxford partial knee replacement, freeing me from knee pain that was so bad that sometimes I felt I could only crawl. I have been so impressed by how well organised my entire experience has been, not only the superior medical treatment by Dr. Thomas Boerger, but also the support from the nursing team. I have had a great result. After the successful surgery, I was only using the crutches for less than a week. I am now walk pain-free and I have returned to exercise! I have been really impressed for all aspects of my experience, including all the nursing and patient care support, from consultation to post-operative follow-up. I knew immediately when meeting Dr Thomas Boerger, that I could trust him.’

Eva

  • Bilateral Partial Knee Replacement

    ‘I had a lot of pain in both my knees, especially when I played golf and walking. I am very very happy to have had this surgery had my age. I am pain free in both knees and can enjoy golf again!’

Derek

  • Partial Knee Replacement

    ‘I like Dr Boerger. He’s confidence-inspiring, he was quick to diagnose me, he was sympathetic, and was prepared to take the time to discuss my case with a very genuine interest. My pain affected my sleep, stopped me from working and made me a full-time patient. Since I have had the partial knee replacement I have been absolutely liberated. I can work, I can do everything I want to do and I don’t ever experience pain in my knee’.

Charlie

  • Total Knee Replacement & Hip Replacement

    ‘Dr. Boerger is professional, friendly, and empathic. I could not speak more highly of him. My arthritis meant I was almost living off painkillers; I couldn’t sleep. Dr. Boerger came up with a plan, and we identified that pain relief was my goal, to improve my quality of life. Now, after the surgeries, I can say it has been an unqualified success!’

Robert

  • Partial Knee Replacement

    ‘All my life I had been a long distance runner. I had got to the stage where my knee had collapsed on me. With Dr. Boerger, I felt there was an empathy, an understanding of me as a person. That made a big difference. Dr. Boerger was tremendous in terms of explaining every single step of the way. I now have confidence in my knees. I’m in excellent, excellent shape and its’s all down to Dr. Boerger’.

Tim

  • ACL Reconstruction

    ‘Dr. Boerger is very meticulous, and knowledgeable in what he does. . He is very respectful of the patient. I have absolutely no qualms in going to Thomas for ligament or tendon type injuries and he is the regional expert for ligaments, knees, and hips My passion is motorcycles, and I have had two ACL reconstructions. and having an injury like an ACL becomes very difficult as it effectively stops you riding at a certain level. Now I can ride at a higher level’.

WRITTEN TESTIMONIAL SECTION

Chris

Partial Knee Replacement

“I had a partial knee replacement with Dr Thomas Boerger and it’s a complete success. It’s been a complete game changer. I used to wake up in pain and spend days recovering after a round of golf or a game of cricket. Now I am walking 6 km regularly, back on the bike, playing golf and cricket, and I have no pain. It blows my mind.”

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Jean

Oxford Partial Knee Replacement

Mr Thomas Boerger is, in my view, an exceptional orthopaedic surgeon. I felt I was in expert hands and, although naturally nervous, I was confident about going ahead with the partial knee replacement. About a month on, I’m moving far more freely, and you can barely see a mark on my knee, from the incision His team, including Patient Care Coordinator Louise Truelove, and the physio who coaxed me along, were kind, attentive and clearly devoted to their patients.

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Michael

Bilateral Oxford Partial Knee Replacement

"All my life I’ve been active. I played football, squash, paddle, hockey, and was a sprinter. As a firefighter and underwater rescue instructor, I pushed my body hard for decades. But eventually, the inner sides of both knees started giving me real trouble….I had a bilateral Oxford Partial Knee Replacement with Dr. Thomas Boerger. Now, I feel like I’ve been given my life back. I can crouch, squat, jump, dance, swim, and run after my grandchildren.”

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David

Left Partial Knee Replacement with CORI Surgical System

‘Since having my left Partial Knee Replacement with Dr. Thomas Boerger, I am back cycling, rowing, and walking my dogs! What’s more, my recovery following the procedure with Thomas Boerger was significantly faster, compared to my experience in the UK, where I had my right knee replacement. Dr. Thomas Boerger made me feel very confident in my choice to go ahead with a CORI Surgical System assisted Partial Knee Replacement. He went into everything in real depth, conveying his knowledge and CORI training both in the UK and here in Spain. He even recommended the same implant as the one used in my other knee replacement. So, yes, he instilled a lot of confidence in me.’

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Gill

Total Hip replacement

‘I haven’t looked back since the operation, as I can enjoy travel with pain-free walking! Before my Total Hip Replacement with Dr. Thomas Boerger, I was feeling desperate. I couldn’t sleep well, as I couldn’t get comfortable, and I couldn’t walk well either. The pain and limited mobility was progressively getting worse. I felt could not wait any longer. So, I decided to go private, and Dr Boerger was great! I was able to schedule my hip replacement within a month. Admittedly, I was a little frightened at having such a big procedure at my age, as I was 69 at the time, but it went very well. I was up and about the next day, and within 6 weeks I was walking pain-free without crutches. I can recommend Dr. Thomas Boerger. In the consultations he is very precise, very professional, and he put my mind at rest.’

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Mary

Partial Knee Replacement

‘I cannot praise Dr. Boerger enough! He’s very professional, and a lovely man. If someone is afraid of having knee surgery, I would recommend not to over think it. Have a consultation with Dr. Boerger, let him put you mind at rest, and after the surgery you will be given a new lease of life!’

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Fernando

Left Hip Replacement

‘The pain in my hip got so bad I became a prisoner in my own home – I couldn’t even take the bin out. Luckily, I met Dr. Thomas Boerger; thanks to his magic hands, and a successful hip replacement, I am now out enjoying the great outdoors, with bike rides of up to 60 kilometres!’

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Alistair

Knee - Meniscal Tear Repair

‘Dr. Boerger did a brilliant job on my knee. I really recommend him. I’ve made a very swift recovery following the repair of a meniscal tear. The whole service was first class, with Louise, the Patient Care Co-ordinator, liaising with my insurance, taking care of all the details’

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Paul

Total Knee replacement

‘With my knee replacement, I feel like I’m born again. I am now able to walk 10,000 steps a day again and before long I will be back to playing golf too! Dr. Thomas Boerger was very professional from the word go. He’s a very good communicator and explained everything that was going to be done step-by-step. Even after the surgery was completed, and I was in the recovery room, he kindly called my wife to reassure her that everything went well - a gesture I really appreciated.’

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Jans

Bilateral Oxford Partial Knee Replacements

‘It was a painful recovery after having both knees partially replaced, but now, I am glad I have done it. It’s over and now I can enjoy life again. I am very happy I chose Dr. Thomas Boerger. I found Dr. Thomas Boerger to be very helpful throughout my consultation. He really took time to explain everything and show me images and videos, so I understood what a Bilateral Oxford Knee replacement was.’Dr. Thomas Boerger is very professional, kind and reassuring. He is a serious professional and I appreciate honesty about all the issues and how he explains everything. I really recommend him, and I would be happy to speak with anyone considering an Oxford Partial Knee Replacement and discuss my experience.’

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Roger

Right Oxford Partial Knee Replacement

‘I was a golfer and I’ve had a problem with my knee for a long time. Surgery became a necessity but the whole process was taking so long! At my age, my family felt that my quality of life is a priority, so they decided to help me go private. Following research online, we chose Dr. Thomas Boerger. I am very happy we did, as I’m 76, over the years I have had a few medical and hospital experiences, but with Dr. Boerger at HC Marbella it was outstanding! It’s a year now since I have had the procedure, and I am back to perfect. My right knee is spot on, and I am walking fine. I would recommend Dr. Thomas Boerger to anyone.’

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Henry

Total Hip Replacement

‘I celebrate my 84th birthday next week, so at my age I wasn’t wanting to lose any time waiting for a hip replacement. I went to Dr. Boerger, and he’s a very amicable person. He treated me more like a friend rather than a patient. I had my hip replacement about 8 months ago and I feeling very good. I am walking well, and I’d say I am fully recovered, as I am walking, driving, and living without pain.’

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Chris

Bilateral Oxford partial knee replacement

‘6 months ago, I had Bilateral Oxford partial knee replacement, freeing me from knee pain that was so bad that sometimes I felt I could only crawl. I have been so impressed by how well organised my entire experience has been, not only the superior medical treatment by Dr. Thomas Boerger, but also the support from the nursing team, including Tanya his chief nurse. I also have to mention that Dr Thomas Boerger has an amazing patient care co-ordinator, Louise. She was really, really helpful making all the arrangements, and she took care of all the paperwork too, including my insurance claim.’

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Tony, Sweden

Total Right Knee Replacement

‘I am so happy I was recommended to see Dr. Thomas Boerger. There was no way I could have waited the 9 to 12 months delay for a knee replacement in Sweden. I chose surgery in Spain with Dr. Boerger. I was fortunate that I had practically no pain after the operation. My recovery has been straight forward, and I can now play golf, and enjoy life. Dr. Boerger has been extremely professional throughout. I have been very pleased with the whole experience’.

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Nuria

Bilateral Oxford Partial Knee Replacement

‘I got to the point where I felt I was becoming dependent on painkillers, so that I could keep walking. I was fighting against my knees – they said ‘no’ and I kept saying ‘yes’. After my surgery I am pain-free, I can walk wherever I want, cycle for as long as I want and I’m free of medication.’

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Ingrid

Total Hip Replacement

‘I’m feeling great!! Dr. Boerger has given me my life back. I’m walking without pain; in fact, I’m once again enjoying my aerobics! I am very, very happy! Before my total hip replacement, life was very difficult as I’d been in pain for quite a few years. I’m such an active person that I just couldn’t continue like that. My recommendation to others suffering hip pain is not to delay having a hip replacement. Don’t be scared. There is no point in wasting time. Go for it!’

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Linda Garret

Right Total Hip Replacement

‘Before my hip replacement by Dr. Thomas Boerger, I was in an awful amount of pain, in fact so much so, that it was difficult to move. Even sleeping was a problem, as each time I would turn in the bed, it would be agony. I had lived with pain for two and half years, with the last 6 months being really bad. Yet now I have had the hip replacement, I am pain free! My life is so different. I am already virtually back to my life before all the pain started. I am so very happy

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Marilyn

Double Hip Replacement

'The results are amazing. Absolutely amazing! I should never have waited as long as I did to have the procedures. I was walking the day after the operation. I had discomfort from the surgery, but no pain from the hip. Afterwards I was like a new person. Everyone commented how different I looked, as clearly before, the pain showed on my face. Now I am back to being myself’

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Joyce

Total Hip Replacement

‘I cannot recommend Dr. Thomas Borger enough!’ confirms Joyce, who at 77 years of age, had a successful Total Hip Replacement. The Total Hip Replacement had a huge impact on my life! The hip now feels absolutely fine. I wouldn’t know I had surgery. The pain has gone. I have my mobility and independence back’.

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Matthew

Partial Knee Replacement

‘Dr. Thomas Borger gave me full confidence to go ahead with my Partial Knee Replacement surgery. I’d certainly say he is a really nice guy. Easy to talk to, and he took the time to explain everything. The aftercare and follow up has been excellent’.

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Mary

Hip Replacement

‘Dr. Thomas Boerger was so good at explaining everything to me. I knew I was in good hands. I felt very confident with Dr. Boerger. The care was second-to-none. The worse part about a failing joint is the pain. Because of my hip pain, I could hardly walk and had to take daily medication for the pain, a sharp pain in my groin. It was depressing. I just really wanted to have the surgery. I was positive about the outcome. I knew that I was in good hands. I was very confident in Dr Thomas Boerger’.

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Christain

ACL Reconstruction

‘I can recommend Dr. Thomas Boerger. He explained everything clearly and made me confident to proceed. After my knee injury I was considering options, but it was clear that if I were to return to playing football and being really active, I needed surgery. I am truly happy with the results of my ACL reconstruction. I am back playing football.’

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Debbie

Partial Knee Replacement

‘The results are amazing. I now know that whatever I do, I can rely on my knee to support me, thanks to the surgery by Dr. Boerger. He takes a genuine interest in you, speaks with respect, and clearly has a real passion for his work. Now I’ve total confidence in my knee, and I’m back to hill-walking, playing with the grandchildren and cycling 30km.’

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Francisco

Bilateral Hip Replacement

'Following my operation I have no pain! I am now once again delighted with life! What’s more, my recovery has been extremely fast! Before the bilateral hip replacement, I was suffering a lot of pain due to a hereditary degenerative disorder; it was really getting me down. But now I am pain-free and mobile.'

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Jaydine

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction

‘Netball has been a passion for mine since I was probably 10 years old. Yet, during try-outs for the under 17 Gibraltar National squad I suffered a messy fall, damaging my knee joint, the bone, cartilage and ligament. Dr. Thomas Boerger fixed by knee, he reconstructed my ACL. Dr. Thomas Boerger was really amazing. He was so patient it me. He was really understanding of me. I am now completing a course to become a qualified Netball Umpire’

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Maria

Right Hip Replacement

‘I was in agony before the hip replacement; I could hardly move. The last year was excruciating. Yet now I have no pain at all in the right hip; and my recovery was much quicker than I expected. I was nervous, well to be honest, scared about the operation. In fact, it was far less than I expected, and much easier. I needn’t have been so worried. '

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Kristal

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction

‘‘Netball has been a big part of my life. I have trained and played with the Gibraltar National Netball team and competed in the Gibraltar league division, but last year I ruptured my ACL during a netball match. I decided to go ahead with surgery with Dr. Thomas Boerger for a full ACL reconstruction. I wanted to maintain my active lifestyle and with a young family, and to feel like nothing is holding me back. I am very happy to have chosen Dr. Boerger. As a patient I felt like I was being heard.’

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Michelle

Bilateral ‘Oxford’ Partial Knee Replacement

‘Dr. Thomas Boerger has given me my life back! Now my knees are perfect. I can’t sing his praises enough. The first week was a painful and I had a difficult recovery but now, like a miracle, I am pain-free and mobile. Dr. Thomas Boerger is very professional, kind and reassuring. He is a serious professional and I appreciate honesty about all the issues and how he explains everything. I really recommend him, and I would be happy to speak with anyone considering an Oxford Partial Knee Replacement and discuss my experience.’

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Jenny – Total Hip Replacement

‘After living in heavy hip pain for quite some time, I booked a consultation at College Clinic in Gibraltar. This is where I thankfully met Dr. Boerger.

From the very beginning, he was friendly and helpful, explaining everything in a way that I could understand and putting my mind at ease. He saw me through the entire process from diagnosis to surgery – smoothly, professionally and without issue. I am now well on my way to a full recovery and am living without pain for the first time in a long time!

I genuinely cannot thank him and his great team enough’.