My name is Anton; a 48 year old male from Auckland
Over the past 7 years I have been struggling with chronic knee issues, including two meniscectomy procedures in 2016 on the left knee to repair a tear.
The first procedure in April that year did not produce a good outcome, so I complained to the Surgeon and consequently went back again in October to go under the knife.
This seemed to work well for a few years, but then in 2022 my knee dramatically changed for the worse- further x-rays and MRI’s concluded considerable advancement of Osteoarthritis and I experienced dramatic changes and swelling- so much so it became unbearable to walk at times.
I’ve since been to two different Orthopaedic surgeon and both Surgeons recommended an Osteotomy- and eventually a knee replacement, with the latest MRI showing; Severe medial compartment osteoarthritis
Oftentimes I feel I miss out life with my 3 children as I’m not able to participate or play with them.
Further complicating my situation – is my profession is an executive chef; finding it hard to stand for extended periods of time or move to quickly in the kitchen.
To be off work 5-6 months recovering from a major knee operation is something that I simply couldn’t do, and could jeopardize my role and financial health.
That is when I started looking at alternative options.
A few years earlier while receiving acupuncture from a Croatian lady trained in Chinese Medicine she mentioned exploring Stem Cell Therapy.
Remembering that conversation, I started researching the therapy over several weeks. The more I read the more I was convinced that this was the avenue I should be looking at.
It didn’t take long for me to have Dr Hassan Mubark to come under my radar. His website was compelling, his reviews were impressive.
After some email exchanges and a free consultation over the phone with my wife and I, we decided to go ahead with the procedure. What I liked about Dr Hassan, was that he was giving me no guarantees but would do his very best to help me.
Fast forward a few weeks later, my stem cells were harvested on 21st May 2024 then sent to the lab for expanding.
My First implantation happened on Monday the 2nd July 2024. The process was very quick and with minimal discomfort. I was home that afternoon and rested up.
The following day (Tuesday) my knee had swollen quite a lot and was painful- however Hassan reassured that this was normal. On Wednesday morning the swelling was gone- and I noticed a huge improvement when I walked quickly down the stairs to go to the bathroom with very little discomfort.
On Friday I was back at work, and completed a 12-hour day on my feet, feeling the “best it’s been in years” was the txt message I sent to Dr Hassan.
I’ve since had the 2nd implantation in November and It’s now been 9 months since the first implantation as of now April 2025.
As it stands I can say without a doubt that this was probably the best money spent I’ve ever spent in my life.
9 months ago I couldn’t lift a single kilo plate on the leg extension machine at my gym due to discomfort, strength and agility. Now I’m pushing the ¾ of the stack, squatting 110 kilos, and leg pressing 220 kilos for 10 reps.
My agility has improved immensely, now I can do a yoga squat (Malasana pose) and hold for 20 seconds- previously this would unbearable and could not do.
I’m still not confident to run, but I have busted out a few jogs when playing football with my kids.
My walking is relatively pain free also- although not 100% it’s still much, much better.
I did have a period in November when my knee was painful, but that was due to pushing myself at work over the busy period. As assured my Dr Hassan if I rested and re applied the brace, my condition would improve and the stem cells would continue to do their work- and they did, and still do!
So I know this is long winded, but I wanted to make sure my story is authentic, is heard and is believable. If in doing so I help someone else go to Hassan, instead of leaping into surgery then my time spent writing this is justified.
My only regret is that I didn’t find Hassan in 2016 before I started my surgical journey, but I’ll take this win now- and hope that others may be inspired by my story
I’m also pragmatic about this, and I know in time I will need to look at considering a knee replacement, but for now I’m very happy at how my life is BIG thanks to Hassan Murbark!!
I’m hopeful and cautiously optimistic about my future and look forward to many years of health and agility- 12 months ago I could have never imagined feeling and thinking this way.
To say I’ve improved by 70% is in my mind miraculous- a little belief in a better future and a conversation with Dr Hassan Murbark can go a long way!!
Forever Grateful