Mr Arun ShanmuganandanConsultant Colorectal Surgeon in South London
Mr Arun Shanmuganandan
MBBS MS MRCSEd FRCSEd FRCSEng
GMC: 6078027Professional statement
Mr Arun Shanmuganandan is a leading consultant colorectal surgeon based in South London. He specialises in colonoscopy, haemorrhoid surgery and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colorectal cancer, polyps and anal fistula surgery. He privately practises at Shirley Oaks Hospital and Spire St Anthony's Hospital, while his NHS base is Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
Mr Shanmuganandan is highly qualified and underwent higher surgical training in general and laparoscopic surgery in south west London.
Mr Shanmuganandan is highly-skilled in a wide range of treatments alongside the specialisms mentioned above. He is an advanced endoscopy practitioner who is fully accredited by JAG (Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy) for performing colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and OGD. He is an expert in endoscopic removal of large polyps of the bowel (EMR/ESD) and early cancers of the rectum (TEMS/TAMIS). He advocates for prevention and early diagnosis of bowel cancers, bowel cancer screening which he is approved for and organ preserving surgery, where possible.
He is also renowned for his consultation work regarding IBD and various other functional bowel disorders such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and abdominal pain. As part of this work, he works closely with gastroenterologists, dietitians, nutritionists, and strongly believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to improve his patients' general gut health.
Mr Shanmuganandan is a respected name in management, and is the trust lead of the National PCCRC (Post Colonoscopy ColoRectal Cancer) audit at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. He is also a revered academic and is an honorary senior clinical lecturer at King's College, London.
His research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals, is a member of various professional organisations and is the principal investigator for a multi-centre, NIHR and NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) approved trial on the use of FIT test, which is a screening tool for bowel cancers that is less invasive.
Furthermore, Mr Shanmuganandan is a member of the trauma care delivery group, Sepsis Taskforce and Research & Development Committee at Croydon University Hospital, and he's also a member of the NICE FIT trial steering group..
Mr Shanmuganandan is highly qualified and underwent higher surgical training in general and laparoscopic surgery in south west London.
Mr Shanmuganandan is highly-skilled in a wide range of treatments alongside the specialisms mentioned above. He is an advanced endoscopy practitioner who is fully accredited by JAG (Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy) for performing colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and OGD. He is an expert in endoscopic removal of large polyps of the bowel (EMR/ESD) and early cancers of the rectum (TEMS/TAMIS). He advocates for prevention and early diagnosis of bowel cancers, bowel cancer screening which he is approved for and organ preserving surgery, where possible.
He is also renowned for his consultation work regarding IBD and various other functional bowel disorders such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and abdominal pain. As part of this work, he works closely with gastroenterologists, dietitians, nutritionists, and strongly believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to improve his patients' general gut health.
Mr Shanmuganandan is a respected name in management, and is the trust lead of the National PCCRC (Post Colonoscopy ColoRectal Cancer) audit at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. He is also a revered academic and is an honorary senior clinical lecturer at King's College, London.
His research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals, is a member of various professional organisations and is the principal investigator for a multi-centre, NIHR and NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) approved trial on the use of FIT test, which is a screening tool for bowel cancers that is less invasive.
Furthermore, Mr Shanmuganandan is a member of the trauma care delivery group, Sepsis Taskforce and Research & Development Committee at Croydon University Hospital, and he's also a member of the NICE FIT trial steering group..
Clinics
Shirley Oaks Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
South London, Poppy Lane, CR9 8ABMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant colorectal surgeon, Shirley Oaks Hospital
Subspecialties
- Abdominal pain
- Anal abscess
Professional memberships
- General Medical Council
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Education
- FRCSEng, Royal College of Surgeons of England
- FRCSEd, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Teaching posts
- Honorary senior clinical lecturer, Kings College, London
- GMC approved Trainer for Surgical trainees and Foundation doctors
Positions in organisations
- Trust lead, National PCCRC (Post Colonoscopy ColoRectal Cancer) audit, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Principal investigator, Multi-centre, NIHR and NICE-approved trial on the use of FIT test
Languages spoken
- English
- Tamil
Registration number: 6078027
Reviews
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- I was worried about seeing a consultant for my problems as they were personal and not nice to talk about. But he put me at ease straight away with his positive manner. He took time to carefully listen to my issues. Treatment was performed sensitively with good care.
- Very professional and cheery manner, explains things clearly in layman terms. He quickly establishes empathy to put at you at ease. I asked for him for specifically for my treatment following positive experience by my wife Marina Hosgood for recent treatment by him.
- Warm, knowledgable, reassuring - interested in preventative care too
- I selected Dr Arun based on reviews I had seen online, and he entirely lived up to my expectations. He was clear with me at our first outpatient what treatment was necessary and added on a colonoscopy to rule out any serious conditions. The procedure was conducted perfectly.
- I highly recommend Mr. Shanmuganandan services as he is world class healthcare provider taking in consideration even the smallest or concerns raised. With an impeccable attention to details he addressed all of my current but also future concerns which made me feel reassured.
- I received the best care and advice and would recommend to anyone
- I went to Mr Arun for a second opinion and although I have to wait for the result of tests before Mr Arun is able to give me a diagnosis, he is a very kind and compassionate Consultant. I wished he’d been my Consultant from day one.
- Dr Shanmuganandan is a consummate professional. He explained things to me clearly, treated me with the utmost respect and care and made what could have been a stressful experience almost pleasant. Highly recommended.
- I am very happy with the care I received from Dr. Arun. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and seemed genuinely interested in my case and family history, which is not very common these days. He made me feel at ease during a delicate procedure. I am grateful I have found him!