Mr Vail KaruppiahConsultant foot and ankle surgeon in Sheffield
Mr Vail Karuppiah
MBBS MRCS(Ed) FRCS (Tr&Ortho)
GMC: 6029326Professional statement
Mr Vail Karuppiah is a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Nottingham who specialises in foot and ankle surgery. His specialities are minimally-invasive bunion surgery, first MTP joint replacement and adult-acquired flat foot as well as ankle replacement, keyhole surgery for plantar fasciitis and foot and ankle deformity correction. He privately practices at the Woodthorpe Hospital, Nottingham, and his NHS base in Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust.
Mr Karuppiah, who is the only surgeon to offer minimally-invasive surgery to treat bunions in East Midlands region, advocates for individualised surgery and professional care for his patients. He uses keyhole surgery for the management of bunion correction and believes that the advantages of this procedure allows for patients' early recovery. Furthermore, they have signifcantly less time off work and fewer complications.
Mr Karuppiah's practice takes a holistic approach where surgery is just one part of what's required for patients to regain their quality of life. His subspecialties also include rheumatoid foot and ankle, diabetic foot and tendo-achilles treatment as well as ankle ligament reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy and big toe arthritis (Hallux Rigidus).
Mr Karuppiah has an MBBS in Medicine from the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) and went on to begin his surgical career in Scotland. He completed his further training on the National Orthopaedic Training Programme in the East Midlands, working at various hospitals including the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield. He also did international fellowships in South Africa and Australia.
Complementing Mr Karrupiah's clinical practice and educational history, he has an esteemed teaching and academic research career. He was a clinical tutor at the University of Aberdeen, has had his work published in respected international journals and regularly organises and presents at national and international seminars.
He is a fellow (FRCS) of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and also a member of the esteemed organisation (MRCS), alongside the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS), British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and the British Medical Association (BMA).
Mr Karuppiah, who is the only surgeon to offer minimally-invasive surgery to treat bunions in East Midlands region, advocates for individualised surgery and professional care for his patients. He uses keyhole surgery for the management of bunion correction and believes that the advantages of this procedure allows for patients' early recovery. Furthermore, they have signifcantly less time off work and fewer complications.
Mr Karuppiah's practice takes a holistic approach where surgery is just one part of what's required for patients to regain their quality of life. His subspecialties also include rheumatoid foot and ankle, diabetic foot and tendo-achilles treatment as well as ankle ligament reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy and big toe arthritis (Hallux Rigidus).
Mr Karuppiah has an MBBS in Medicine from the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) and went on to begin his surgical career in Scotland. He completed his further training on the National Orthopaedic Training Programme in the East Midlands, working at various hospitals including the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield. He also did international fellowships in South Africa and Australia.
Complementing Mr Karrupiah's clinical practice and educational history, he has an esteemed teaching and academic research career. He was a clinical tutor at the University of Aberdeen, has had his work published in respected international journals and regularly organises and presents at national and international seminars.
He is a fellow (FRCS) of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and also a member of the esteemed organisation (MRCS), alongside the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS), British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and the British Medical Association (BMA).
Clinics
Thornbury Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Sheffield, 312 Fulwood Rd , S10 3BRMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Consultant surgeon, Woodthorpe Hospital (Present)
Subspecialties
- First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint replacement
- Foot and ankle deformity correction
Professional memberships
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
- British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS)
Education
- MBBS, Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry (1995 - 2001)
Teaching posts
- Clinical tutor, University of Aberdeen
- Lecturer and seminar host, Diagnosis and management of foot and ankle conditions
Languages spoken
- English
- Tamil
Registration number: 6029326
Reviews
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- Vail Karuppiah has been exceptional in my treatment, I could not wish for a more professional consultant, his manner and explanation of procedures is second to none, he deserves 5 star + for all he does. Thank you so much. Tony Gardner.
- Excellent care and support from the beginning of the process to the end. I cannot speak highly enough of Mr Karuppiah whose work is of the highest standard and quality. Everything he described regarding the procedure occurred. All staff were courteous and extremely helpful.
- Excellent doctor
- I am very confident to recommend Mr Karrupiah.He is very professional and pleasant. Explains the procedure well, addresses any concerns to put your mind at ease
- I have every confidence in Dr Karuppiah , he was very helpful and professional . He explained everything very clearly .