Testimonials
Below are a few comments from the professional sports team that use Mike as their hand and wrist surgeon. In addition to treating professional sports people, Mike also treats the general public with all aspects of hand, wrist and elbow conditions. Television and MediaI have been referring patients to Mike Hayton for over 2 years. He has always provided an exceptional standard of care, treatment and advice. Feedback from the many patients referred has been excellent, they all report finding him very approachable and all have been very pleased with the results of their treatment, whether conservative or surgical. Working with the diverse range of occupations with the television industry, especially when working with Actors, requires flexibility for appointments and treatment dates. Mike has always managed to accommodate all requests made by us for patients to be seen, even though I am sure that many a time this has encroached on his own personal time. Having a specialist like Mike to refer patients to is a real bonus for ITV Granada. Dr G Leach. Company Medical Advisor ITV Granada Managing a busy medical centre which involves patients attending with many different health conditions, I find working with Mike a real asset. I have known Mike for 2 years and have had the benefit of his brilliant advice on many occasions. He is very approachable, very easy to talk to and without exception always responds to my messages the same day (even when I have disturbed him when he is on holiday!) this is above and beyond the 'call of duty' but when an injury/condition takes an Actor away from filming, having such a rapid response from Mike is great and extremely helpful. I am confident that the advice he gives me is the best possible professional advice I will get and am never surprised when the patients we refer come back in to me to tell me how impressed they have been with his care. In his role with Orthteam, I have also had the benefit of his advice on referral to other Ortho Consultants - again the feedback from this being excellent. Being a Nurse Manager department with the Company Dr not always being available having the benefit of Mike's expertise on Ortho conditions is wonderful. Corinne McParland.Nurse Manager. Medical Centre. ITV Granada. Manchester Football '' Mike and his support staff have provided an exceptional quality of care for our International and young footballers here at Liverpool Football Club. They have also been equally attentive to recreational athletes referred from my private sports injury clinic. Premier League clubs have extremely high expectations of surgeons treating their players and will, at times, travel long distances to find excellence in some specialties. We do not need to travel outside the Northwest for forearm, wrist and hand care, however, as all of our patients with such injuries are referred to Mike. ''
Dr Mark Waller , Medical Officer to Liverpool Football Club and The England Under 21 Team "We have used Mike for all our hand injuries over recent times to great success. He is the first person we call when hand injury occurs as the service he provides is second to none!"
Matthew Connery Msc MCSP SRP, Senior Physiotherapist, Everton Football Club "Elite athletes demand the highest possible standards when they are injured, in order that they can continue competing or resume play as soon as possible. Mike offers the highest possible clinical standards regarding hand and wrist injuries and he is my first port of call when I need help in this area. He is always helpful and fully satisfies the expectations of athletes from all over the world."
Dr Philip Batty,Club Doctor, Blackburn Rovers Football Club "Mr. Mike Hayton offers a complete orthopaedic service for all aspects
of sporting hand injuries. He has not only offered players the
highest quality treatment, he and his team have significantly reduced
the time to training and playing."
Dr Mark Whitaker, Club Doctor. Manchester City Football Club I have used Mike Hayton for wrist and hand injuries for the Wigan Football and Rugby League players for many years. I have found his surgical expertise and post operative rehabilitation excellent. His availability, team work ethic and liason with medical staff and physios faultless.
Dr Ansar Zaman, Chief Medical Officer, Wigan Athletic Football Club and Wigan Warriors Rugby League "Working within sport at the highest level, it is vital to have a professional back up service at hand at a moments notice. We can never say when an injury is going to occur.
Mike Hayton has always supplied us at Wigan Athletic FC with exactly that service. The prompt care and attention he supplies is invaluable and his attention to detail is second to none.
I hope we can continue to work closely together for a long time to come."
Dave Galley. MCSP. HPC. Dip RGRT. Physiotherapist. Wigan Athletic Football Club RugbyMike has managed hand wrist and forearm injuries for both Sale Sharks and EIS for the last three years. I have always been impressed by his surgical and conservative management of patients. Working in an elite sport environment I have to work with surgeons who are prepared to be flexible and innovative with their management plans.
Dr Dave Jones FFSEM, Sports Physician, Sale Sharks Rugby Union, English Institute of Sport I have had the pleasure of working with Mike professionally for over a decade, both in NHS and sporting spheres. He has always offered the highest possible standard of care to our players here at St Helens RFC. I believe that his expertise has been a major factor in minimizing the loss of playing time for our players with significant hand injuries. He, and his team offer a complete service from initial contact through to return to play. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to anybody involved with the treatment of elite athletes.
Dr Simon Perritt, Club Doctor, St Helens Rugby League ' In high level professional rugby league the difference of even a few days when returning to either training or playing can be the difference between winning and losing. There are many pressures involved within a medical team in returning players back as quickly as possible. However having a specialist like Mike Hayton on your side gives you the confidence that players will always be dealt with, with the greatest efficiency and quality care ensuring a quick yet safe return to play. Mike has certainly helped our team at St Helens immensely over the last few years and is always there with his advice or expertise at the drop of a hat. I would gladly recommend Mike Hayton to all other sports medicine professionals who are requiring the very best medical care for their players'
Matt Viljoen. 1st Team Physiotherapist. St Helens Rugby League Mike has helped me out immensely over the years. I am always confident that the advice I get is both sensible and trust worthy, he is always mindful of the requirements of professionally athletes. Giving clear and concise guidelines to allow all of his patients to make informed choices.
Becky Hodgkiss - Head physio, Wigan Warriors Rugby League
"Mike Hayton offers a complete, professional service for all types of hand injuries. I have worked closely with Mike in my role as first team physiotherapist at Wigan Warriors and as a private practice clinician and his availability, advice and management is first class. His expertise is invaluable in managing injuries."
Emma Fletcher MCSP, SRP. Wigan Warriors Rugby League FC Working with elite athletes is both demanding and rewarding. The highest levels of care for injured players is paramount. Mike Hayton and his team have worked closely with myself and the players of Warrington Wolves Rugby League FC for a number of years. I have found his knowledge, commitment and all round professional expertise regarding hand and wrist injuries first class. Always available for consultation, advice and management. I hope we will continue to work closely together for the foreseeable future.
Paul Doherty. MCSP, SRP. Head Physio-Warrington Wolves Rugby League FC. Within professional rugby league hand and wrist injuries are more common due to the physicality of the game. Mike is the first 'port of call' for any of these injuries. His knowledge and surgical skills are to the highest standard. For a few years I have worked closely with mike and have found him to so accommodating. He sees players at short notice and communicates effectively with them, understanding their needs within the sport. His liaison with myself and the club doctor are impeccable. I will continue to work with him and recommend his expertise.
Christine Holmes - MCSP, SRP, Head Physiotherapist, Salford City Reds Rugby League FC TaekwondoHand injuries are common in Taekwondo and Mike Hayton is our "go-to" man. His level of expertise is outstanding, but, just as importantly, is his willingness to communicate to all people involved in the care of our athletes. He shares ideas freely and takes the time to understand the unique nature of each injury and how it impacts on the individual athlete. Crucially, Mike understands the nature and demands of elite sport, and what it takes to win Olympic medals. I hold him in the highest esteem.
David Joyce, BPhty (hons), GC Phty (Sports), MPhty (Sports)
Lead Physiotherapist, Great Britain Olympic Taekwondo Team and Senior Physiotherapist English Institute of Sport Cycling'Mike continues to provide a first class service to the Great Britain Cycling Team. Our riders have always been seen without delay (often on the day of referral) and received excellent care. I particularly appreciate Mike's willingness to be contacted for advice, even when this occurs outside normal working hours. I would recommend him unreservedly to any colleagues working with elite athletes.
Dr Roger Palfreeman, Great Britain Cycling Team. BoxingMike Hayton has worked very closely with the Great Britain Boxing Team and has helped considerably in a number of boxers attaining selection for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.I would not hesitate in recommending him.
Dr Mike Loosemore, British Boxing Team Doctor, EIS London Lead Physician
Sports MedicineApproachable, excellent opinion, easy to discuss individual problems, takes into consideration the athletes wishes, would gladly let him operate on my wrist (if I had a problem!). Dr Mike Stone. MBChB. FFSEM(UK). English Institute of Sport |
