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Richard Penkert

  • Hip Replacement
  • 01/08/2025
Richard Penkert

From First Call to Surgery in 5 weeks – Richard’s Hip Surgery with Healthcare Abroad in Vithas Valencia Turia

“I filled out the form online, and within minutes I had a call back. From that moment on, everything moved fast. In just five weeks, I went from initial contact to being on the operating table. The Healthcare Abroad team made the process easy and stress-free.”

“Every Detail Was Looked After”

“From the moment we landed, it was clear how well-organised everything was. We were picked up at the airport, brought to our hotel, and the next morning I had bloods, ECG, X-rays, a consultation with the anaesthetist, and met the surgeon — all before breakfast! During surgery, I was awake with an epidural and even asked the surgeon to put on a rock playlist from Spotify. Before I knew it, three and a half hours had passed and I was being wheeled back up with a brand-new hip.”

“The Support Has Been Next Level”

“I want to thank the incredible Healthcare Abroad team: Kelsey, John, Gráinne, and Amy have been so kind, patient, and helpful at every stage. The doctor and surgeon here were absolutely top class, and the nurses couldn’t do enough for us. The physio sessions with Sergio have been brilliant, he’s a genius, he really knows what he’s doing. I’m already feeling like myself again. I’ve been walking, stretching, and moving freely.”

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