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Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan

Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sutton Coldfield, B75 7BU

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24 years of experience

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24 years of experience

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Carpal Tunnel Decompression (10)
Hand & Wrist Surgery (5)
Hand Problems (4)
Finger Joint Replacement (2)
Ganglion Cyst Removal (2)

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39 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

very good at explaining what will happen during operation.

01 Oct 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ganglion Cyst Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent from my first consultation to my last . Mr Shyamalan explained every step of my procedure, answered all my questions and generally put my mind at ease. I’m delighted with the outcome. Thank you.

14 Mar 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Finger Joint Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I suffer with Osteoarthritis and in 2003 l had both thumb joints replaced. In 2016 the right thumb joint had broken down and knowing this was going to be no normal procedure, l looked for a hand specialist on the internet. I found Mr.Shyamalan on the Spires website he had a glowing reference for his expertise in hand surgery. I contacted him and immediately made an appointment. Luckily l have private insurance but he does do NHS too, he was very positive with what he could do for my thumb, actually making a joint to suit as it was no normal operation. All went very well and l had my normal life back in no time. Unfortunately this year my AXA insurance changed slightly with a few less doctors on the list but l actually checked that Mr. Shyamalan was on that list. Thank goodness l did, out of the blue about 6 weeks ago l developed trigger thumb on my right hand. Mr Shyamalan remembered me, which l must admit surprised me all the patients he sees, but he is such a caring man l shouldn't really have thought that. He arranged for me to have the operation right away as a day patient in Sutton Coldfield Medical Centre because of the Covid 19 problems. He operated about 4 weeks ago, l didn't have to have a general anaesthetic therefore it was done really quickly. All his team including nurses, and l must include his secretary Pam who is amazing too were all lovely and put me at ease throughout it all. My thumb is already back to normal and you can't even see the scars from either operation. I cannot thank Mr.Shyamalan enough for what he has done for me, osteoarthritis is not a pleasant thing to have,and its nice to know there are Specialists out there such as Mr. Shyamalan that try their best to make life more bearable for sufferers of this awful condition.

10 Nov 2020verified patient
Patient seen for:
Finger Joint Replacement
Hand & Wrist Surgery
Arthritis (Hand)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have given 5 stars for each category because I could not fault anything during my treatment. From my first visit to the last everything was fully explained in layman's terms. Mr Shyamalan explained what was wrong said what he was going to do and even took into account that there may be other problems that might require sorting out during the surgical procedure.

13 Feb 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have nothing but praise for Mr Shyamalan. After suffering with Dupuytren's Contracture for many years and seeing two previous consultants who were unable to help I was amazed when Mr Shyamalan said he could straighten my hand with a simple treatment. Frankly I did not believe it at first but after a simple injection of a special drug and a subsequent manipulation of the finger it is totally restored. Unfortunately for Mr Shyamalan and other consultants around the country Mr Shyamalan told me that the drug he used is no longer available from January 2020 as the US supplier has withdrawn it from the UK and Europe. I would strongly support anything that can be done to reverse this decision so others can have the treatment that I was fortunate to receive. For me it is a miracle. Apart from the fantastic treatment I would also like to say Mr Shyamalan is a lovely man. He has an extremely pleasant manner, is extremely knowledgeable, explains everything very clearly and is kind and considerate. I recommend him unreservedly.

30 Jan 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I had a 45 degree flexion and disease in my left hand and this was correcting with surgery by Mr Shyamalan. i am really pleased with the outcome and the professional and considerate way i was treated.

28 Jan 2020verified patient

5

5.00
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5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Everything went well.

21 May 2019verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr. Shyamalan performed the procedure on my hand in a quite, sensitive and caring way. He was efficient and professional. I am delighted with the result which is most successful. If further hand operations or procedures are required I would definitely wish for this surgeon to perform the procedure.

16 May 2019verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr. Shyamalan performed the procedure on my hand in a quite, sensitive and caring way. He was efficient and professional. I am delighted with the result which is most successful. If further hand operations or procedures are required I would definitely wish for this surgeon to perform the procedure.

16 May 2019verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I went in for carpal tunnel surgery I was made comfortable in a nice room and nurses where very kind and helpful,The consultant was really good he was very kind and gentle my surgery went well and I have regained the feeling in my fingers I'm happy.

16 May 2019verified patient