Steven Barley
Steve Barley, a 64 year old mechanic from Alberta, reached out to us after discovering that knee replacement surgery in Canada could cost him around $23,000. With our help, Steve travelled to France for his procedure with a complete surgery and care package for less than half the cost.
“The whole experience was better than I expected. From the initial contact through to the surgery and recovery, everything was organised and taken care of.” – Steve Barley
Free ConsultationGerry Banks
Gerry from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Gerry had struggled for years with knee problems and was told to expect a 14 to 18 month wait just to see a surgeon in Alberta, with another year likely after that. He called ESA and was in for surgery within three weeks.
“One of the reasons we looked outside Canada was wait times as well as quality of care. The very next day in hospital I saw a physio who got me up and walking down the hallway, whereas at home it’s day surgery and you’d see no physio at all. The nurses came daily to check dressings and do injections, very attentive, which was a pleasant surprise. Not quite what we’ve experienced back home, where they’re run off their feet. Overall it’s been quite positive.” – Gerry
Free ConsultationMrs. Russel
Mrs. Russel
Her right knee had been causing problems for five years with little progress through the NHS, so she started looking elsewhere and came across Elite Surgery Abroad.
“Very sceptical at first, it sounded too good to be true, but I’m more than impressed. Absolutely everything exceeded my expectations, every department, all the staff supportive and friendly. From Raoul, to Dr Rouanet, to Susan the radiographer, who was so wonderful and such an important link throughout, I couldn’t have asked for more. It’s absolutely first class.” – Mrs. Russel
Free ConsultationMr. Harrison
Derek from Exeter, Devon, UK
Derek fractured his hip in a fall last July, but it went undiagnosed as serious until a 49-week waiting list left him barely able to walk. He looked at options in Eastern Europe before finding one in France, an easy drive from home.
“I can’t fault the surgery at all. Being able to escape the hospital occasionally, relax and not worry, that was more than I expected. My wife could stay with me too, and there’s always a bonus, the food was excellent and the staff were lovely. There was a language problem sometimes, but we had a good laugh working around it. It was better than I expected.” – Derek Harrison
Free ConsultationNigel Stafford
Nigel Stafford from Canada
At 77, Nigel had watched a hip problem worsen over six months, threatening the walking holidays he loved. Facing a 16-month wait just for a consultant in Canada, then another one to two years for surgery, he looked abroad, as far as Lithuania and Poland, but found nowhere else offering round-the-clock care and full rehabilitation in one package.
“We have great health care in Canada when you can get access to it, but joint replacement has a very long backlog. The surgery is fantastic, no complaints at all, and for anyone wondering if this is a scam, just check the website, every statement is true. I’d recommend it 110%. Two weeks post-surgery, we’re pain-free and walking with one stick.” – Nigel Stafford
Free ConsultationDaniel Mondor
Daniel’s mobility was fading fast: he could no longer play sport, and even a 100-metre walk brought on pain. In Canada, the public system quoted a three-year wait, and going private domestically meant a same-day discharge with physiotherapy and medication left entirely in his own hands.
He looked abroad, weighing options in Lithuania and Mexico, but no package matched the completeness of the one on offer here, especially with no language barrier to navigate.
“The quality of service was excellent. The logistics were taken care of, so there was no added anxiety before surgery. The orthopaedist and anaesthetist were open and informative, and after the operation the nurses’ support and the daily visits from the orthopaedist were greatly appreciated.” – Daniel Mondor
Free ConsultationPam Sharp
After Pam retired, she started playing golf. Not long after this, she began losing sleep over pain in her knee. After an NHS consultation, it was determined that she required a knee replacement – but this would have taken 3-4 years with the NHS. This is when Pam found help with Elite Surgery Abroad.
“I would highly recommend Elite Surgery Abroad – I think their professionalism is outstanding, the surgeons are outstanding, and everybody who has looked at my scar on my knee, or has looked at the way I walk now – they are astounded by how good it is. I really can’t recommend them highly enough.” – Pam Sharp
Linda Clark
Linda Clark is a pensioner from Glasgow, Scotland. She knew that she would be faced with a 2-3 year wait for surgery on the NHS, and so began researching altneratives. It’s during this search that she found Elite Surgery Abroad.
Dr Simon Murray
Dr Simon Murray is a retired university lecturer from Glasgow, Scotland. When he started to feel pain in his hip, he sought a private MRI scan that revealed a severe hip degeneration. Despite this, he would still face a 12 month wait on the NHS. This is when he began looking at NHS alternatives and found Elite Surgery Abroad.
Fraser Black
As an avid hockey player, Fraser begun suffering pain in his hip. After a consultation with his consultant, he was diagnosed with Osteoporosis of the hip. He was immediately advised that he needed a new hip.
Gareth Cunningham
With a rapidly deteriorating hip that was originally diagnosed as a groin strain, Gareth faced lengthy waiting times after being diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the hip.
“Even now it’s been 13 days since I had my operation and I’ve got another three days before I get my final consultation with the surgeon. It’s been made quite clear from the beginning that he’s the only one that can release me from the residency. He is taking it very seriously, his clinical responsibilities.” – Gareth Cunningham
Michael Day
Michael reached out to us in after enduring persistent hip pain and being told he faced a potential two-year wait for surgery at the age of 81! Just three weeks after contacting us, he had his operation in France.
“The apartment is superb. Clean, airy, light. Wonderful. Everything we need. There isn’t anything we feel hasn’t been addressed. They’ve looked after everything.“ – Carol Ann Day
Edward from Suffolk
Edward is a pensioner from the UK who had been suffering with worsening knee pain for 2 years. When he discovered he faced an 18 month NHS waiting list, he decided to have his surgery in a matter of weeks with Elite Surgery Abroad.
“I’ve been suffering with my right knee for the last two years, and it’s been getting worse all the time. With the NHS, I was referred to the physio department, whereupon I spent five visits to them before being told that it really does need surgery. I was told that the waiting list was 18 months. We looked privately in England, but that was way too expensive for us. When we looked at the Elite Surgery Abroad, that was a complete package with one figure, and it could almost be done straight away.” – Edward Turner
Greg from Essex
Greg Pryme is ex-military and had been suffering with knee problems as a result of his military service. Elite Surgery Abroad was able to help him circumvent NHS waiting times with private knee surgery in Amiens, France.
Tony Currie
After seeing four different consultants and having several scans, it was made aware to Tony that he needed a full knee replacement. After researching heavily, he opted to choose Elite surgery Abroad due to the superior aftercare options included in our package.
Free ConsultationJustin from London
With an active lifestyle, Justin had an operation from a football injury 15 years ago. After a more recent injury, he was then told he needed a new knee.
“Over here you get a good two weeks afterwards to recover properly and that’s one of the main things that really appeal about this package.”– Justin Mottaz
Tony from Wadebridge
With his son’s wedding coming soon, Tony wanted to be in a position to be fit and healthy for the big day.
Tony’s hip degraded quickly over a four week period, so he wasted no time in looking at private options to get back to fitness as quickly as possible.
“During the consultation I was given the opportunity to ask as many questions I wanted to about the whole process. What was new, which Dr Rouanet was able to fill me in on, was the type of joint that was used. I have been fitted with a dual action joint which reduces the risk of dislocation considerably.” – Tony Brown
Patient Testimonials
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View All“Thinking about the Elite Surgery Abroad experience, I can honestly say it exceeded our expectations. My hip replacement is a dual mobility hip – very difficult to dislocate and feels and moves like a natural hip. I am confident that this will not be my only joint replacement using Elite Surgery Abroad.”
Helen Court
Hip Replacement Surgery
“I would highly recommend Elite Surgery Abroad – I think their professionalism is outstanding, the surgeons are outstanding, and everybody who has looked at my scar on my knee, or has looked at the way I walk now – they are astounded by how good it is. I really can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Pam Sharp
Hip Replacement Surgery
“I found Elite Surgery Abroad, and began to look at them on the web. It seemed clear to me that the overall package that Elite Surgery Abroad offered, was potentially infinitely better than anything else I’d encountered.”
Dr Simon Murray
Hip Replacement Surgery
“Best in the world!
I first got in touch with ESA on 7th May ’25. 3rd June I was in Amiens for assessment and 6th June I had a total hip replacement.
The care and attention that I received from a whole host of wonderful unforgettable people here in France and Scotland must make the ESA setup unique and in my albeit biased view the best in the world.
Fast forward in Amiens to 19th June and a consultation with the surgeon shows all is good and I now look forward to getting out and about again with my new hip!
Thank you ESA and your brilliant people on the ground that met me at the airport and took me to my appointments in France for 17 days. Days that have changed my life. Thank you to your associate Clinique Victor PAUCHET with the Residence NAUVAGE. Thank you the surgeon and team. Thank you the nurses that changed the dressing and looked after me. Thank you the Physio team. Thank you the Residence restaurant Chef and team for the breakfast lunch and supper every day.
Thank you to Adriana my lovely wife X.”
“Elite Surgery Abroad gave me my life back.
Six months ago, I had a total knee replacement with them, and the results have been incredible. After months of being stuck on an NHS waiting list, unable to walk my dog and watching my world shrink, I finally found hope.
We discovered Elite Surgery Abroad through a Facebook advert. At first, it seemed too good to be true, but after thorough research and reassuring Zoom calls with the team and surgeon, we knew it was the right choice. Not only was it £6,000 cheaper than our local private hospital, but it also included far better aftercare and physiotherapy.
Today, I’m walking 5–6 miles a day in the New Forest with my husband and our dog — something I never thought I’d do again. The team were professional, supportive, and genuinely life-changing. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering surgery.”
“My surgery for right hip replacement on 1st April went well. The aftercare was excellent and now three months on I have regained my mobility. I have even managed to ride pillion on my husbands motorbike. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone in need of hip or knee surgery.”
“I can’t recommend Elite Surgery Abroad enough. Just a short flight (which is particularly helpful on the return home), a slick process from start to finish and wonderful care. The icing on the cake has been the GP support once home which other providers don’t offer. A big thank you to everyone involved in my care but in particular to Dr Rouanet, Susan the guide who I would have been lost without, Carol and Emilie the nurses, Benoit and Jose the brilliant physios, all the drivers but especially Raoul for always being there to look after the process from start to finish and to solve any issues quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend this service to anyone considering it. It is personalised and caring and you feel like you are being well looked after both before during and after your surgery.”
“My experience of ESA: I have to say that this has been an excellent experience from start to finish. I had the advantage of knowing someone who had already been, who was also very praising of the whole package and everyone involved. He set my expectations well and those expectations have been fully met and at times, exceeded. The preparation and operation was totally professional and looks (x-ray) first class! The aftercare in hospital equally professional and the same in the accommodation – the daily nurse visits and daily physio were great and got me moving well in a very short time. For me it was one of my best decisions and I am now excited about what is going to be possible in just a few months, when my sporting life seemed all but over, just a few weeks ago.”
“I had my knee replacement on the 4th July 2025
The experience from start to finish , has been fantastic! I came on my own as well, but the people I met at the residence have been amazing!
From the 1st meeting with Raoul, to the end result has been second to none! From the driver who met me at the airport, to Susan who met me at the hospital, to the surgeon, the nurses, the staff at the residence, the physiotherapists and everyone else involved, I can’t thank you enough!
Nothing was ever too much trouble!
I’m coming back for knee number 2 within the next year!
Thankyou all again ❤️”
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