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Mr Rath (Rathnam) Sundaram is a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with a sub-speciality focus on the diagnosis and management of spinal disorders. Here you can see Mr Sundaram's reviews on IWantGreatCare and his personal website.

Mr Sundaram has received world-class extensive training and has leading professional experience in spinal surgery. Among his areas of expertise are the management of back pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, spinal tumours and metastasis, spinal infections, spinal trauma, vertebral compression fractures and more including coccydynia and paediatric spinal care.

Mr Sundaram has been a consultant in Gloucestershire since 2010. He undertakes more than 3000 patient consultations per year, making him the most experienced spine surgeon in Gloucestershire as his NHS and private practice exposes him to the vast array of both elective and emergency procedures. Furthermore, in 2015 he was appointed as the spine lead in Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust.

His professional expertise and achievements have resulted in Mr Sundaram receiving three clinical excellence awards as well as being shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award and Team of the Year Award. He works very closely with his 25 Consultant Orthopaedic colleagues as well as the neurology and oncology specialists in the NHS and private sector. He also maintains a close relationship with the General Practitioners throughout Gloucestershire and the neighbouring counties as well as other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths, and knows how working with a team helps patients’ recovery.

Mr Sundaram has more than 20 years of experience in spinal disorders. He keeps up to date with the latest evidence and follows the National Spinal GIRFT guidelines in providing the best care for patients. He is a renowned surgeon with a low complication rate and excellent interventional outcomes. His outcome data is registered with the British Spine Registry and shows excellent outcomes in the top 2.5% of surgeons nationally.

Mr Sundaram has also been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from IWantGreatCare in 2021 and 2022 for providing excellent care to his patients.

Mr Sundaram is the only spinal surgeon affiliated with Top Doctors to have practicing privileges in the two large NHS hospitals in Gloucestershire and the peripheral hospitals in Cirencester and Tetbury. Due to the excellent care that he delivers to his patients since 2011 his practising privileges have been renewed year on year by the two main private hospitals, Nuffield Cheltenham and Winfield Gloucester, and also at the Cobalt Imaging centre at Linton House in Cheltenham. Therefore, he can keep his patients’ care local to Gloucestershire.

As a member of both the private and public health sectors, Mr Sundaram assists all patients regardless of their financial situation.

He is committed to individualising management plans for each patient and is always available to answer their questions. Mr Sundaram is a keen sportsman and knows the importance of keeping fit and leading a healthy lifestyle, to enable good quality meaningful life in the later years. He regularly engages in about 8-10 hours of physical activity per week which includes running, cycling, gym work, stretching, Pilates, and tennis. He is very proud of his best 10K time of 46:28 mins! He is a very keen and competitive tennis player and in 2021 his best National LTA tennis ranking was 32 in the over 35’s age group and 28 in the over 40’s. In 2021 he was crowned Gloucestershire Men’s over 35 county tennis champion. He also achieved his lifetime ambition of obtaining an ITF world tennis ranking for his age group. As a doctor, he fully understands the importance of staying in good health.

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Mr Manar Malki is an extremely well-regarded and distinguished consultant urological and robotic surgeon. He possesses expertise in a range of urology conditions with specialist expertise in treating kidney conditions including kidney cancer, and stones.

In addition to general urological problems, Manar provides treatment for patients with inguino-scrotal problems, benign prostate problems, and diagnostic cancer investigations. His sub-specialist interests are in the upper urinary tract (kidney and ureter) cancer and benign conditions (PUJO, renal cysts) , using both robotic and laparoscopic surgery,  and the management of patients with stone disease.

Mr Malki successfully undertook his specialist urological training in the East Midlands, during which his main focus was on endoluminal surgical techniques, including flexible ureterorenoscopy, PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy), and mini-PCNL. He notably completed a dedicated robotic and laparoscopic renal cancer fellowship at the Frimley Renal Cancer Centre.

Impressively, Mr Malki has, thus far in his medical career, performed over 300 robotic and laparoscopic kidney operations, including partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy, and pyeloplasty. Mr Malki currently regularly lends his expert hand at international and national urological conferences and has authored a book chapter and several publications in peer-reviewed journals. 

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Mr John McKinley is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in the field of foot and ankle surgery. He is based in Edinburgh.

He performs a full range of foot and ankle procedures, including ankle replacement surgery, achilles tendon surgery, ankle stabilisation, ankle arthroscopy and minimally invasive bunion surgery. He was one of the pioneers in the use of minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies. In addition, he has particular expertise in the management of sporting injuries, regularly treating players from the Scottish Rugby Union, Scottish Premiership football clubs, dancers from the Scottish Ballet and athletes from the Scottish Institute of Sport.

Mr McKinley qualified from the University of Dundee in 1994 and completed his surgical and orthopaedic training in Edinburgh. He went on to complete further specialist training in Melbourne with one of Australia’s top foot and ankle surgeons before returning to Scotland. He was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in 2007. Mr McKinley was the first consultant in Scotland to be appointed as a specialist foot and ankle surgeon.

Mr McKinley has been closely involved in the development of foot and ankle services in Scotland. He helped establish ‘Foot and Ankle Scotland’, a multidisciplinary group of surgeons, physiotherapists, podiatrists, orthotists and other healthcare professionals. The society meet regularly to further education and improve patient care.

Mr McKinley is a member of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the European Foot and Ankle Society. He is also a member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, and regularly teaches on national and international courses.

He is the clinical lead for Foot and Ankle Services in Edinburgh, is chair of a committee at the Royal College of Surgeons and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer. He established the University of Edinburgh's ChM in Trauma and Orthopaedics, a surgical postgraduate course delivered in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons, which Mr McKinley also leads as Programme Director.

Alongside his NHS work at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Mr McKinley currently sees patients at Spire Murrayfield Hospital and The Edinburgh Clinic.

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Mr Kelvin Lau is one of London's leading Consultant Thoracic surgeons. Working at some of London's finest clinics and hospitals, including the London Clinic and St Bartholomew's Hospital, he is at the forefront of his field utilising some of the most cutting edge technology available.

He is the first medical professional in Europe to use a new and innovative software that promises to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer by allowing early detection of cancer in the lungs in the harder to see areas. His clinical interests include lung cancer, lung nodules, pleural effusion, and navigation bronchoscopy.

Working closely with his patients, Mr Lau aims to deliver them the best service possible through the entirety of their treatment.

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Ms Eleni Mavrides is a highly respected consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in central London, renowned for her expertise in endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts alongside obstetrics, deliveries and abnormal bleeding. She has a special interest in advanced benign gynaecological surgery. With a private and NHS practice, she carries vast amount of experience including procedures laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy and laparoscopic treatment for ovarian cysts.

In her private practice, Ms Mavrides sees patients at The Portland Hospital, OneWelbeck, and the Royal Free Hospital's Private Patients Unit. Her NHS base is at the Royal Free Hospital, part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 

With a commitment to excellence, Ms Mavrides provides compassionate and comprehensive care to her patients, addressing their individual needs with professionalism and empathy. She is highly qualified with an MBBS and an MD from the University of London and MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.  

Ms Mavrides is actively involved in research, contributing to advancements in the field of gynaecology. Her research achievements reflect her commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge in her areas of expertise. Her work has been published in various peer reviewed journals. 

Recognising her outstanding contributions, Ms Mavrides has received awards for her excellence in patient care and clinical practice. These accolades underscore her dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare services to her patients.

As a member of professional organisations, including the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (BSGE) and the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (ESGE), Ms Mavrides remains at the forefront of her field, staying abreast of the latest developments and best practices. She is also a member of the Royal Society of Medicine.

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Mr Ashwin Sridhar is a distinguished and highly experienced consultant urologist and robotic prostate and bladder cancer surgeon who specialises in robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, bladder cancer, bladder biopsy, prostate biopsy, bladder removal, prostate cancer, and prostate removal. He is currently practising at The London Clinic, London International Patient Services, University College London Hospital, and The Harley Street Clinic.

Mr Sridhar, whose main research interests include oncological and functional outcomes in urological pelvic cancer surgery and image-guided surgery in urology, obtained his first medical qualification (MBBS) in 2008 from the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in India, before moving over to the UK in order to complete an MSc in surgical technology at the Imperial College London. 

Following on from this, Mr Sridhar would then successfully undertake a one-year rotational senior house officer training in accident and emergency, general surgery, and trauma and orthopaedics at East Cheshire NHS Trust. After then making the decision to pursue urology, he undertook six years of intensive urology training at University College London Hospital, where he gained a valuable and significant amount of experience in various urological subspecialties, focusing on the management of urological cancer.

Mr Sridhar is currently a trainer for robotic surgery, and has a keen interest in providing quality assurance of surgical treatment by improving surgical techniques and thereby enhancing patient experience. He has presented in multiple national and international conferences, and his work has been published in various prestigious peer-reviewed journals.

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Dr Elliot Smith is a well-respected consultant cardiologist in London, who specialises in interventional cardiology, coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease, arrhythmia and heart failure. He is a consultant cardiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust and Royal Free London NHS Trust, positions he has held for the last 12 years.

He graduated from University College London, before training at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. He completed specialist cardiology training at the Manchester Royal Infirmary and the London Chest Hospital. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London

Dr Smith is extremely passionate about research and has conducted and taken part in numerous studies on the treatment of heart attacks. he is currently researching new technologies that can support the heart during surgery and in the treatment of heart failure. His research also includes the many peer-reviewed publications that he has written contributed to.

He was heavily involved in the growth of the London Chest Hospital's Heart Attack Centre, which has developed into one of the UK's most important centres of its kind.

 

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Chris Malkin is a highly rated consultant interventional cardiologist based in Leeds.

He specialises in TAVI (keyhole aortic valve implantation) , coronary intervention (stents), valvular heart disease, chest pain and hypertension.

Dr Malkin trained in Sheffield obtained an honours degree and post-graduate MD. In 2010, he was awarded a prestigious BCIS training fellowship (British Cardiac Interventional Society) and spent a year of higher training in South Australia.

In 2010 Dr Malkin was appointed consultant interventional cardiologist at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals.  and is now one of the highest volume operators in the region. He is highly skilled in coronary intervention and has excellent outcomes - all of which are published annually on the NHS Choices website. He is also a leading member of the Leeds trans-catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) programme and performs more than 400 aortic valve interventions annually.

In addition to his consultancy work, he co-operates in important clinical trials of new technologies and training programmes for start-up centres, most recently starting a programme of non surgical mitral valve repair (mitraclip).

Dr Malkin performs training and proctoring for TAVI procedures all round the world; most recently in India and Taiwan

Dr Malkin takes time to make a correct diagnosis in his patients to ensure they receive the most accurate information. He believes in open discussion and will assist his patients in making suitable choices to for their health.

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Mr William Bartlett is an experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon located in central London. His specialist interest is in robotic surgery and the surgical and non-operative management of hip complaints. 

Mr Bartlett trained in and around the capital and undertook his fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. During this time, and following visitations to centres of excellence in central Europe and North America, he developed his interest in hip and knee replacement surgery, together with joint preserving techniques.

He sees a diverse spectrum of patients, ranging from teenagers to nonagenarians, with lifestyles ranging from sedentary to former Olympians. Non-surgical treatment options will always be thoroughly explored initially, often through working closely with physiotherapists, osteopaths, radiologists, sports physicians and rheumatologists.

When surgery is needed, Mr Bartlett will offer each patient a highly personalised approach, ensuring that they remain firmly at the centre of the decision-making. As many of his patients are young and active, his practice has evolved to use modern bone preserving techniques and minimally invasive surgical approaches. Particular interests include the use of 3D computer planned surgery, custom-made prostheses and partial joint replacement surgery.

Mr Bartlett leads the enhanced recovery program within his NHS hospital and is committed to ensuring that each patient recovers from surgery as quickly, safely and fully as possible. He has performed over 2,000 hip procedures and is currently conducting research into the performance of newly introduced hip replacement prostheses.

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Professor Graeme Hopper is a leading consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon based in Glasgow. He focuses principally on ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair and knee replacements, in particular partial knee replacements. He also addresses knee arthritis through non-operative methods including injection therapies (steroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP, Arthrosamid).
 
His practice at Ross Hall Hospital specialises exclusively in knee surgery with a focus on sports injuries. His expertise spans from treating amateur athletes to international professionals.
 
Professor Hopper graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2009, earning an MD in sports medicine for his thesis on ligament repair around the knee. He completed a fellowship with Dr Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet who is a world renowned sports knee injury surgeon at the FIFA Centre of Excellence in Lyon, France. He was also awarded the ESSKA-Chelsea FC Sports Trauma Fellowship which allowed him to work with Chelsea FC's medical team and Mr Andy Williams at the Fortius Clinic, London, who specialises in ligament reconstruction for top-tier football and rugby teams.
 
Furthermore. Professor Hopper has  received multiple prestigious travelling fellowships, including from BOSTAA, RCPSG, and the West of Scotland Orthopaedic Research Society, which enabled him to refine his skills at the Mayo Clinic, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and Hamburg University Hospital.
 
An active researcher, Professor Hopper focuses on sports injuries and joint preservation, contributing to numerous publications. He is a member of the SANTI Study Group, collaborating with global knee surgeons to enhance knee injury treatments. He frequently presents at national and international conferences.
 
Professor Hopper emphasises a personalised approach, incorporating shared decision-making and the latest evidence-based treatments.

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