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Mr Guna Reddy-Kolanu
BSc BM MRCS CCST DO-HNS PGCert FRCS(ORL-HNS)
GMC: 6074172Professional statement
Mr Guna Reddy-Kolanu is a passionate and experienced consultant ENT surgeon in the Surrey area, where he practises and his two private clinics in addition to the NHS. His focuses in his specialty are within otology, balance disorders, paediatrics, and rhinology affecting both adults and children. This includes grommets insertion, sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, adenotonsillectomy, as well as middle and outer ear surgery. Mr Reddy-Kolanu also specialises in vestibular testing and hearing loss.
After receiving his primary medical qualification in 2003, Mr Reddy-Kolanu continued his specialty higher training in the South West, where he undertook most of the training within all ENT areas at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and the Bristol Royal Infirmary. He later furthered his training by completing a fellowship in ear surgery and hearing implantation surgery at Nottingham University Hospitals.
Mr Reddy-Kolanu has notably performed to date:
· more than 500 sinus operations
· more than 1,000 tonsillectomies using modern intracapsular techniques
· more than 1,000 ear operations including mastoid surgery and eardrum reconstruction
· more than 10,000 operations in total over his years of practise
Currently, Mr Reddy-Kolanu is an Clinical Lead for the ENT department with the NHS, as well as an Appraiser of doctors in all areas of practice. Beyond his hours committed to these roles and clinic practice, Mr Reddy-Kolanu continues to research, having had many published articles and papers in peer-reviewed journals.
After receiving his primary medical qualification in 2003, Mr Reddy-Kolanu continued his specialty higher training in the South West, where he undertook most of the training within all ENT areas at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and the Bristol Royal Infirmary. He later furthered his training by completing a fellowship in ear surgery and hearing implantation surgery at Nottingham University Hospitals.
Mr Reddy-Kolanu has notably performed to date:
· more than 500 sinus operations
· more than 1,000 tonsillectomies using modern intracapsular techniques
· more than 1,000 ear operations including mastoid surgery and eardrum reconstruction
· more than 10,000 operations in total over his years of practise
Currently, Mr Reddy-Kolanu is an Clinical Lead for the ENT department with the NHS, as well as an Appraiser of doctors in all areas of practice. Beyond his hours committed to these roles and clinic practice, Mr Reddy-Kolanu continues to research, having had many published articles and papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Clinics
Povey Cross Rd, Horley, RH6 0BBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Consultant ENT surgeon, Spire Gatwick Park Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Adenoidectomy
- Allergic rhinitis (hayfever)
Professional memberships
- Fellow, The Royal College of Surgeons
Education
- Bachelor of Science, King's College London (1997)
- Bachelor of Medicine, University of Southampton (2003)
Teaching posts
- Trainer for ENT surgeons and selection of future surgical trainees (present)
Positions in organisations
- Audit lead of the ENT department, Surrey & Sussex Hospitals (present)
- Appraiser of doctors in all areas of practice (present)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Reddy-Kolanu's research can be found on ResearchGate.
- Kitterick PT, Reddy-Kolanu G, Baguley D, Lavy J, Monksfield P, Banga R, Ray J, Snik A, O'Donoghue GM. An Assessment of the Clinical Acceptability of Direct Acoustic Cochlear Implantation for Adults With Advanced Otosclerosis in the United Kingdom. Otol Neurotol. 2017 Aug;38(7):924-930. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000001450. PMID: 28538469.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6074172
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- An excellent appointment with Mr Reddy-Kolanu, during which he quickly processed my symptoms and history before performing appropriate tests leading to a clear and easily understood opinion. His follow up letter is precise and helpful.
- Very professional and approachable.
- Very efficient and thorough
- Very satisfied with the consultation.
- 5 stars for my experience. Thanks!
- Mr Reddy, was very good, and was very easy to talk to. He gave me the answers I was after, which put my mind at rest.
- Mr Reddy-Kolanu was very kind and reassuring during my treatment. He explained my treatment options clearly. My condition changed following my consultation. Mr Reddy-Kolanu and his secretary responded quickly to my query in a reassuring manner.
- Very friendly and clearly explained what the next steps were.
- Very good appointment with the consultant. PS The generic T&Cs are quite onerous.
- Compassionate and understanding of my problems.