HI.Jools. We have had many experiences like this, just the fact of going to the doctor and asking to see a specialist is simple and only waiting a few days.
I had a Triple Bypass 6 years ago and from diagnosis to the op I waited three months, went in to San Poa in Barcelona on the 21st Dec had the op on the 22nd and was bought home by ambulance and a nurse, (to the Finca) on the 24th dec.
Cant beat it, excellent.
Terry.