Mr Gaskell did my mastectomy in Jan 2017. I am still here, surgery was excellent, very neat. He does not project empathy. When he gave me the biopsy results prior to surgery he told me the type of cancer I had was “very aggressive, hard to detect, difficult to deal with and the outlook is not good”. This before I had even sat down when I went to his office. He did not talk to me much at all in the previous 7 months I was seeing him for my symptoms. I spent Christmas convinced I only had a short time left. Started cleaning out stuff. My follow up at the hospital after the surgery was done by a different surgeon, much more pleasant and was told they were quite happy with the outcome. However the initial diagnosis from Mr Gaskell left me quite traumatised, I was continually going over the event in my mind for a few years. And was left wondering who was right, him or the other surgeon. I have never seen him again which suits me. Some medical people need training on how to deliver this sort of serious news, and give more information. The information could have been qualified by saying the exact situation would not be clear until after the surgery and pathology. Empathy is very important.

Submitted Nov. 21, 2022

Going on 18yrs thanks to this great human. I had just had my son who was 2 weeks new.
My first contact with him i wanted to punch him in the face been in a vulnerable state.
The consult started like this i will give you 2 choices
1 you can remove the lump 9 out of 10 your cancer will return or
2 remove your breast. My partner spoke on my behalf cause I was in total shock.
He pushed my surgery forward as a priority, and I am very grateful. Each year when
My last consult ended like this you go home enjoy your family & your son.
I am grateful each year when January comes and goes this great human. I'm having a giggle to myself reading these comments your absolutely on point describing him. He all of the above but he is my
SUPER HERO 👌 😍

Submitted Aug. 3, 2022

Straight to the point but you couldn't get a better Surgeon. His work is so neat, he's very particular and he was very nice to me before and after surgery. He expects his nursing staff to follow his instrctions as he's done a good job and he wants his good work protected. I highly recommend him.

Submitted Jan. 9, 2021

Well when I first met David Gaskill I decided that I was going to like him... He was to the point, and didnt always seem to enjoy questions from family members...bar that I can not fault him, I insisted giving him a hug after each appointment (seeming he had my future in his hands) and as time went on he improved on accepting them. He saved my life!! He made the whole process move at great speed! He also has looked after my daughter and performed her bi-lateral mastectomies. Could he improve on bedside manner, maybe, but he never offended me. Great surgeon. Sometimes we have to make the effort to get along. I even bought him a gift once I was discharged. I have been 5 years cancer free to date.

Submitted Nov. 16, 2020

What a rude and obnoxious man, walking around like everyone knows who he is! Acts so privileged and supreme. I wouldn’t trust him with my life. He need to be knocked down a peg or two. People don’t care if you are a surgeon, it doesn’t make you a god. Get an ego check.
This is coming from someone who as worked with him. Awful human.

Submitted Aug. 17, 2020

Horrible horrible man. Rude and condescending. Why is he working with breast cancer patients who are in a vulnerable state. The breast clinic are doing a disservice to women by not giving them the opportunity to change surgeons if they feel unsafe.

Submitted Aug. 1, 2020

I felt very safe in his hands. I came armed with questions, had looked at information prior and between consultations and he answered my questions fully, factually and without the frills which is what I needed. Yes, he has the typical English reserve (not coldness), but he has a dry sense of humour (yes, we shared a laugh or two), is caring, and in his own way put me at ease and showed me with gentle touches that he wanted the best for me. Punctual? Who is ever punctual in the public health system? If he was running late it showed me that he had given time to the previous patient who needed it and would do the same for me. My decisions were never questioned (although the breast nurse said "Are you sure you want to do that?") so I felt fully supported in my decision making and that gave me confidence. My surgical site is a Work of Art done with finesse. Yes, there are other specialists who will give you warm fuzzies, but my GP does that. I want an expert in the field of breast surgery who will give me the best outcomes. Mr David Gaskell did just that!

Submitted Nov. 2, 2019

I found Mr Gaskin very condescending and impersonal

Submitted Oct. 23, 2018

The staff at the clinic are most helpful and supportive. I do not know why he is working with women who are in a vulnerable state. He is very clinical similar to working the conveyor belt in a factory and is arrogant with an attitude of superiority. If you feel unsafe, want to be respected and heard then ask for another doctor or be transferred to another hospital. If you must have him always take someone with you.

Submitted Aug. 28, 2018

Arrogant, dismissive, laughs at questions, obsessed with weight. Seems to be a bit of a misogynist so not sure why he is in breast cancer field. Looks through you with a constant smirk. Disagreeable and condescending. You don’t have to put up with someone like him. You deserve better, especially if you are facing breast cancer. If you must see him, take someone with you for support and as a witness. Insist he treats you with basic human dignity.

Submitted May 24, 2018