Professional statement
Professor Tan Arulampalam is an award-winning consultant general surgeon based in Colchester, Essex and London, with a special interest in minimally invasive pilonidal sinus (EPSIT) and anal fistula surgery,(VAAFT), gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery and colorectal surgery. He has also developed skills in minimally invasive pilonidal sinus (EPSIT) and anal fistula treatment (VAAFT). He also specialises in minimally invasive techniques, using both laparoscopy and endoscopy in many of his procedures.
Professor Arulampalam is a dedicated consultant and is equally committed to teaching. Currently, he runs numerous surgical and laparoscopic skills courses and has developed a masters programme in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. His current interest is the use of artificial intelligence in surgery, blockchain technology in medicine, patient safety and human factors and how we train the surgeon of the future.
Professor Arulampalam gained his Medical Degree by the University of London following five years at St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School, training at numerous London teaching hospitals. His Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England was awarded in 2003 after which he was awarded a travelling fellowship by the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI). He is on the research committee of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons and a member of the council of the ALSGBI. Today, Professor Arulampalam runs his private practices, teaches and spends time doing charity work, including his membership on the Board of Beating Bowel Cancer and training surgeons in low and middle income countries.
He also co-edited the Essential Surgery (6th Edition), a surgical textbook featuring simplified problem-solving with illustrations, which is used by medical students in the UK and around the world.
With a focus on value-based healthcare, Professor Arulampalam is looking to triage patients through telephone consultations and video consultations so that he can ensure patients are on the correct pathway from an early stage and get their diagnosis accurately. This is good for the patient, the doctor, and is extremely time efficient.
Clinics
Oaks Hospital
Colchester, 120 Mile End Rd, Colchester CO4 5XR,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Consultant General Surgeon, private practice (present)
Subspecialties
- Hernia and complex abdominal wall reconstruction
- Colorectal surgery
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Section of Coloproctology, Royal Society of Medicine (past member of council)
Education
- MBBS, St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School (1992)
- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England (1996)
Teaching posts
- Visiting Professor, No1 People's Hospital, Changzhou, China (2015)
- Laparoscopy training, Faculty of European Surgical Institute in Hamburg & Department of Health National Laparoscopic Colorectal Training Programme
Positions in organisations
- Medical Board, Bowel Cancer UK
- Former Medical Adviser to BBC Drama (Holby City)
Publications and conferences
Prizes and awards
- Best Laparoscopic Short Paper (Co-Author), Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (2005)
- Highly Commended National Oncology Team of the Year, Pfizer National Oncology Awards (2006)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Would definitely recommend patient and caringDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback
- He explained everything to me and put my mind at ease. Throughout the procedure he kept me informed and explained in a way I could understand.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback.
- Mr Arulampalam is a credit to the profession, Explained everything before and after procedure, I left confident my illness will be resolved once and for allDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback
- All staff were very good, explained everything to me. And the wait time was within the 4 hours I was told about right at the start of the appointment being madeDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback.
- I was very nervous, all staff from reception through to the Professor were kind and understanding. The procedure was uncomfortable but encouraged all the timeDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback.
- The doctor put me at ease as I was very anxious. All very quick and efficient.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your kind feedback
- The whole experience was extremely efficient and professional with amazing level of care. I would absolutely recommend, no question.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your kind feedback.
- As usual Professor Arulampalam was superb; quietly efficient, an excellent communicator, extremely thorough and exceptionally patient friendly. Outstanding.Doctor's response -Thank you for these very kind words. They mean a lot to me and the team. Glad we could help.
- Really happy with the care and attention that I received from Prof Tan and his team. Again, not a procedure that I was looking forward to, but almost enjoyed itDoctor's response -Thank you for this comment. I am glad we were able to help and that you got through OK. All the best
- I was made to feel at ease and everything was explained to me thoroughly.Doctor's response -thank you for this feedback. It is so valuable and glad to be able to help