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Anthony Proctor

  • Shoulder Procedures
  • 17/07/2025
Anthony Proctor – Shoulder Surgery – Rotator Cuff

Shoulder Surgery With no Waiting List under the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive – Anthony’s Story

“If I ever needed another surgery, Healthcare Abroad would be my first port of call. It’s a 10/10 service.”

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“My mother was the one who originally told me about Healthcare Abroad. She saw something on Facebook and told me to get in touch. I sent an email to them and got a reply almost immediately, then I was called within a day or two. I was speaking to the team, and the process was scary simple. It was flawless. The whole time, there was great feedback and interaction, and everything was updated. Every query was answered. I had no doubts about the process—everything was clear and concise. On the 4th of June, I got in touch with Healthcare Abroad, and just a couple of weeks later, I was on the plane. It moved fast, but they helped me with all the paperwork and made sure I was ready to go.”
“The shoulder wasn’t good before I came over. I had a torn rotator cuff, and I was in constant pain. I was constantly taking painkillers and going back and forth to doctors. It was getting worse day by day—it was deteriorating every day. It was affecting me psychologically.”
“We flew out on a Sunday and were picked up at Valencia airport by Jimmy, one of the drivers—no worrying about taxis. It’s a great service. We were brought straight to the hotel and met the other patients who were getting surgeries with Healthcare Abroad. Meeting the other patients was very helpful, we were comparing stories, it was great. We had door-to-door service from Jimmy—he helped us check in and everything and explained a few things along the way which was very much appreciated.”
“The next morning, we went to Vithas Valencia Turia for the pre-ops. Speaking for myself, we were fairly anxious because of the unknown. We were met by Amy, Kelsey, and Grainne—three Irish ladies working for Healthcare Abroad—and they put everyone’s mind at rest. You could feel the burden lifting off our shoulders. The treatment in the hospital was unmatched. We were all very happy leaving the hospital and going back to the hotel. My surgeon was Dr. Ferragut—he was very friendly and approachable, put everybody at ease, and gave everyone a sense of relief. He explained everything in detail—he’s a very nice man.”
“I was only in the hospital for one night, but I would have happily stayed longer. When you’re in there, you want for nothing—the care is unmatched. I was so happy. The family could come in and visit, and they were made so welcome as well. The best way to describe it is friendly & efficient. A beautiful hospital—if you can describe a hospital as beautiful. Cala from Vithas was also a huge help.”
“I’m looking forward to being pain-free and getting back to normality without fear of hurting myself even further—getting back to a normal life. This whole experience has restored my faith in people. I envy the jobs of people working for Healthcare Abroad because it must be very rewarding. They would go to any distance, any length to help us. I would highly recommend it. If I ever needed another surgery, Healthcare Abroad would be my first port of call. It’s a 10/10 service. I’m so happy—I’m really chuffed that I got the go-ahead with it. The part that really surprised me was that it happened so quick—we’re just not used to that in Ireland.”
“Also, special mention for Sergio, my physio—who was also brilliant! Brilliant at explaining everything, understanding my situation, my limitations, and tolerances, and at getting me to do a little better every time!”
Any treatment that is publicly available in Ireland can be accessed under the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive, take a minute to start the process today by visiting https://healthcareabroad.ie/contact-us or calling us on 01 267 8011

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