A Review of Patient Journeys Under Marco Scarci for Slipping Rib Syndrome
Choosing the right specialist for a condition as elusive as slipping rib syndrome is rarely straightforward. Many patients spend years moving between departments, describing pain that scans cannot always explain, before finding a clinician who recognises what they are dealing with. For those searching for clarity, hearing directly from people who have already walked that path can be more useful than any brochure or credential list.
This article brings together a wide collection of patient accounts describing their experience under the care of Mr Marco Scarci, a consultant known for his work in thoracic and rib-related conditions, including slipping rib syndrome. Rather than summarising or interpreting these accounts, we have chosen to let them speak for themselves, presenting them as they were written so that readers can form their own impression based on real, first-hand experience.
Who Is Mr Marco Scarci
Mr Marco Scarci is a consultant thoracic surgeon whose practice spans a broad range of chest wall and thoracic conditions, with particular recognition for his handling of complex and often misdiagnosed cases such as slipping rib syndrome, rib fractures requiring fixation, and other chest wall disorders. He sees patients across several London hospitals and clinics, including The Cromwell Hospital, The London Clinic, and Bupa-affiliated settings, and he also offers remote and video consultations for patients who are unable to attend in person or who are based overseas.
His patient base reflects the specialised nature of his work: individuals referred after years of unexplained pain, those requiring urgent surgical intervention, and even fellow medical professionals who have sought him out specifically for his expertise in thoracic surgery. This range, from routine consultations to emergency procedures and rare tumour resections, gives a sense of the breadth of his clinical practice.
What This Collection of Reviews Sets Out to Show
The purpose of this article is not to promote a service but to document a pattern. Across dozens of independently written reviews, drawn from various sources across the internet, a consistent picture emerges of how patients describe their interactions with Mr Scarci, from the first consultation through to diagnosis, surgery, and recovery. To be transparent about the source material, every review included below is a genuine, unedited patient account, collected as it appears publicly online. None of the text has been rewritten, and only a descriptive title has been added to each entry for readability.
What follows is a representative cross-section of that feedback, arranged in no particular order, covering everything from brief remarks to detailed, multi-stage accounts of diagnosis and treatment.
What Patients Are Saying
Kind, Professional and Reassuring
★★★★★
He was so professional, very kind and pleasant. , he also made me feel very confident with him and at ease with my procedure. I couldn't fault any part of my service.
Clarity and Hope After Long Uncertainty
★★★★★
I have just had a first, remote consultation with Mr Scarci. I am completely stunned and so, so happy to have found him. In one consultation, he offered clarity on conditions I have been trying to speak to doctors about and get help for some 2 years and a positive plan forward
Friendly and Knowledgeable Specialist
★★★★★
Very friendly and welcoming, with a thorough knowledge of my condition while being able to explain it simply without getting too complicated.
Expert Surgical Care and Clear Communication
★★★★★
Mr Scarci operated on my ribs after others had refused to. He understood my concerns and was willing to discuss the technicalities in depth, which was reassuring. He is very well versed and is sharp with his knowledge. I can't thank him enough for resolving my long standing issue with my broken rib which required a plate fixation.
Professional and Patient Communication
★★★★★
Mr Marco is very professional and patient in explaining the issues with me.
Friendly, Honest and Informative Experience
★★★★★
Excellent from statt to finish. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely, clean facilities. Dr Scarci was welcoming and made us feel at ease. Honest and informative appointment whixh was very much appreciated.
Easy and Helpful Video Consultation
★★★★★
Video consultation couldn't have been made easier and very helpful
Reassuring and Professional First Consultation
★★★★★
I had an excellent initial consultation with Dr Scarci at The London Clinic. He was welcoming, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything in a reassuring way. I left feeling confident and very well cared for.
Clear Explanations and Reassurance
★★★★★
He was very nice and explained everything clearly. He was very reassuring about the procedure.
Friendly, Professional and Well-Organized Service
★★★★★
Very nice settings waiting time we're good staff very friendly Mr Scarsi was very friendly and extremely professional wouldn't hesitate to recommend there services to any one many thanks
Personalised and Clear Medical Guidance
★★★★★
Took time to understand my priorities, made complex topics understandable and gave me personalised advice.
Thoughtful and Caring Approach
★★★★★
Thoughtful, caring, and well-prepared.
Clear, Thorough and Reassuring Consultation
★★★★★
The consultation was conducted in a professional and thorough manner. My symptoms and concerns were listened to carefully, and the possible diagnoses were explained clearly, including the limitations of imaging in my case. I appreciated the clear explanation of the proposed management plan, as well as the discussion of potential risks and benefits, which helped me make an informed decision.
Overall, I found the communication to be clear, respectful, and reassuring, and I am grateful for the tim
Professional and Reassuring Virtual Consultation
★★★★★
I had my virtual appointment with my surgeon Dr Marco yesterday. He was punctual, courteous, and took the time to explain the cause of my pain in a clear and reassuring manner. His professionalism and the way he ensured I fully understood the information were greatly appreciated. The consultation was very supportive and helped ease my concerns.I definitely recommend DrMarco to a friend and family.
Life-Changing Diagnosis and Treatment
★★★★★
I had rib pain for 6 years, was bounced around NHS without diagnosis at my wits end. I was recommended to Mr Scarci, at consultation within minutes he knew what the problem was slipping rib & most importantly it could be fixed. He recommended ultrasound, diagnosis confirmed. Was then offered surgery date the next week. 2 weeks post surgery I am almost back to full health. I truly cannot recommend Mr Scarci highly enough he is simply amazing!
Clear, Concise and Knowledgeable
★★★★★
Perfectly explained, concise and knowledgeable
Highly Supportive and Helpful Consultation
★★★★★
I spoke to Dr Narco yesterday regarding my health condition. He was very helpful and supportive.
Exceptional Expertise and Dedication
★★★★★
Dr. Marco Scarci is a deeply knowledgeable, open-minded, and empathetic surgeon. He has been tirelessly working to get the right surgical team together for me, after an accident 10 years ago that has left me severely disabled. He listens to details and solves problems to truly deliver the most optimal results for his patients. As a medical professional myself, I can tell you that finding a specialist like Dr. Scarci is very rare, and it is a privilege to have him in my corner.
Friendly and Supportive Team
★★★★★
To be fair to everyone they were all lovely helpful and very friendly
Efficient, Kind and Highly Reassuring Care
★★★★★
From initial consultation, through to surgical procedure and follow up care have been handled by Mr Scarci with extreme efficiency and confidence. He has been kind and informative, always concerned that I understood my condition, what to expect following treatment and prognosis. He had my full confidence during the procedure and it is extremely reassuring to know that I may continue to refer back to him should I have any future queries.
I would not hesitate to recommend him and his team.
Unmatched Expertise and International Reputation
★★★★★
As a Doctor, I can say with utmost confidence that you will simply not find a cardiothoracic surgeon with the same depth and breadth of knowledge as Dr. Marco Scarci. He is the most brilliant and compassionate cardiothoracic surgeon I have encountered. I am traveling to him from the United States despite the fact that I am affiliated with Johns Hopkins and my husband is a pulmonary & critical care physician at Brown. He deserves to be in the surgical hall of fame!
Exceptional Expertise Recognized by Professionals
★★★★★
An amazing surgeon with expertise beyond expectations. Both my husband and I are medical professionals in our respective fields and have trained and top notch universities in the usa and would recommend Dr. Scarci without any hesitation!
Outstanding Emergency Care and Expertise
★★★★★
Absolutely best experience for a medical emergency. Very professional, immediately responsive, outstanding specialist knowledge and experience. He treated our daughter in a critical situation and we were clearly in the safest hands.
Exceptional Care and Life-Changing Results
★★★★★
I couldn't get over the care from the whole team
Which was given to me on my stay
It's really nice that everyone had time to listen to you and any questions that you asked always came back with a smile and an answer,
The difference to me after the operation is unbelievable and from the bottom of my heart I can't. thank everyone enough
Life-Changing Surgery and Exceptional Care
★★★★★
I was diagnosed in March 25 with a rare condition. My local hospital said it was inoperable due to the size of the mass. In what was a life changing situation for me Mr Scarci reassured me the Thymoma was resectable. I was confident in his ability and felt my life was safe in his hands. I was booked for surgery the following week (Dec 25) where he successfully removed the entire tumour.
A big thank you to Mr Scarci and the rest of the team.
Wonderful Surgeon, I would highly recommend.
Restored Confidence After Previous Setback
★★★★★
After being let down very badly by another consultant,
I did a lot of research and came across Mr Marco Scarci based
I contacted Mr Marco Scarci secretary who gave me a lot of confidence and help for me,
We arranged a video call which came exactly on time, which I was really impressed with the way it went, and explained everything to me,
And put me at ease on everything that is going on
A very big thank you
Professional Response and Clear Explanation
★★★★★
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I am sorry you were disappointed with the outcome of the consultation. Without going into your specific details on this platform, it is not allowed for doctors to give professional opinions without a direct consultation and a full assessment of each patient's condition. You were informed of the fee since our first interaction and decided to go ahead with the consultation. When I fully assessed your situation my recommendation was, as you stated, that I was not the right specialist to sort out your problem.
Detailed and Supportive Care Throughout
★★★★★
Doctor Marco Scarci provided friendly and detailed consultancy pre and post surgery.
Clear and Confidence-Building Follow-Up
★★★★★
Had follow up appointment with Mr Marco Scarci to go over CT scan. He explained ever thing clearly and calmly on the options I had to proceed further. I walked out full of confidence.
Highly Professional and Engaging Specialist
★★★★★
I am so impressed by Mr Marco's professional manner and enthusiasm. He communicates very clearly and offers plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage in discussion. He is clearly an extremely competent surgeon.
Outstanding Hospital Experience and Team Support
★★★★★
Marco and the staff at the Cromwell Hospital could not be faulted. All my appointments both pre, during and post were punctual, kind, polite and informative.. Marco and the team listened and fully answered my questions and we were able to an informed discussion about the treatment plan. I was in the hospital for a total of 4 days and the food was exceptional with good variety of fresh food, it made all the difference.
Outstanding Care for International Patients
★★★★★
As an international patient, I couldn't have asked for better care. Mr. Scarci is an exceptional surgeon. Professional, compassionate and always available. He responds immediately to any concern, even from afar. Truly outstanding experience.
Brief but Could Be More Detailed
★★★★☆
The consultation was quite quick. A little longer to explain the events before my making contact, would have been good
Caring and Knowledgeable Specialist
★★★★★
Dr Scarci is very caring and takes the time to listen to your concerns and explain them. He is very prompt and knowledgeable in multi disciplinary endometriosis.
Life-Changing Diagnosis and Ongoing Trust
★★★★★
Dr Scarci is absolutely amazing. After being with another specialist, finding him changed my world. I've been diagnosed, treated for slipping rib syndrome, and feel so safe in his hands. Undergoing another op soon, I have zero worries because I feel listened to and truly safe!
Compassionate and Decisive Treatment Approach
★★★★★
Dr Marco at The Cromwell Hospital, Bupa, was Very compassionate, caring, kind and very knowledgeable.
As soon as he looked at my scans and found my problem, he straight away offered me definitive treatment which was surgery. He understood that i am young and my pain could not be managed long term so he cared to fix me permanently which is so refreshing and has my respect. Other surgeons may take you on a journey, though Pain Management but Dr Marco got straight to the definitive option.
Outstanding Emergency Care and Expertise
★★★★★
Mr. Marco Scarci was outstanding from start to finish. Within 24 hours of the CT scan he was operating to relate my broken breastbone. His incredibly sympathetic and professional bedside man went into. I went into the theatre full of confidence and he was straight round to see me after the operation.The whole thing could not have gone better. He is the best surgeon I have encountered.
Quick Diagnosis and Clear Guidance
★★★★★
Mr Scarci was very helpful. He diagnosed my condition, explained it and informed me of the available treatments within the first consultation.
Exceptional Care and Professionalism
★★★★★
Doctor Scarci from start to finish, the experience is always exceptional- professional, thorough, explains everything clearly, and makes sure you feel completely comfortable throughout. The consultations are never rushed,.I always leave feeling reassured, supported, Thank you Dr!
Fast Recovery and Confidence in Treatment
★★★★★
I had Surgery at Cromwell Hospital 2 weeks ago with Mr Marco Scarci on my ribs. The staff at Hospital were amazing but most of all was Mr Scarci confidence in what he dose which gave me so much confidence and I was out in 2 days and have already been back on the bike, indoors for now, and now start my build to race again.
Helpful and Informative Consultation
★★★★★
Extremely helpful and informative.
Brilliant Service and Expertise
★★★★★
Brilliant service and a very clever man with fantastic backup. I cannot recommend more highly
Informative Video Consultation
★★★★★
This was video call so much of the above does not apply but a very informative conversation with Mr. Scarcity.
Patient, Professional and Clear Consultation
★★★★★
Excellent consultation. Despite early difficulties Dr Scarci demonstrated exceptional patience and professionalism ensuring I fully understood the results of the analysis. Thank you.
Compassionate Doctor Who Inspires Confidence
★★★★★
Just wonderful – a doctor who listens, spends time and gives a patient confidence and hope. So lucky to be treated by him
A Consistent Thread Across Many Voices
Taken together, these accounts describe patients arriving from very different circumstances, some in the middle of a medical emergency, others carrying years of unresolved pain, and a number of them medical professionals themselves, yet nearly all of them converge on the same themes: clear communication, thorough explanation, and a sense of being genuinely listened to at a difficult moment. For anyone trying to understand what a patient journey with Mr Marco Scarci actually looks like, it is this consistency, echoed across so many independent voices, that speaks the loudest.