Mr M Lingam
General Surgeon
Derby, DE23 4SN
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37 years of experience
Verified profile
37 years of experience
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Krishna Lingam is a Consultant General Surgeon specialising in Vascular and Endocrine Surgery based in Derby. He qualified in medicine in 1986 from the University of Glasgow. He trained in Scotland for 12 years and was exposed to a wide range of surgery covering upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery, vascular surgery and endocrine surgery. During this, he also received his doctorate thesis in 1994 in the surgical management of malignant melanoma, also from the University of Glasgow.
Mr Lingam was appointed as a Consultant General Surgeon with an interest in vascular surgery and endocrine surgery in 1999 at the then Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, now known as Royal Derby Hospitals. Mr Lingam continues to practice general surgery along with vascular and endocrine surgery and has been a consultant for over 20 years working full time in the NHS as well as private practice at Nuffield Health Derby Hospital. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh as well as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
His special interests include gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) and open and laparoscopic hernia repair of inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia and incisional hernias. He also has expertise in sigmoidoscopies in addition to removal of anal lesions and polyp, banding of haemorrhoids and haemorrhoidectomy. He has several years of experience performing endoscopies to investigate and treat conditions such as hiatus hernia and gastritis.
As a vascular surgeon, Mr Lingam offers treatment for both venous and arterial diseases. He offers treatment of varicose veins including radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy of thread veins. He undertakes endovascular treatment for arterial disease and also open surgery including aneurysm repair and carotid endarterectomy to reduce stroke and peripheral artery surgery such as femoral bypass surgery. He is also a trained endocrine surgeon and offers both partial and total thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy as well as excision of carotid body tumours.
Areas of expertise
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- Inguinal Hernia (14%)
- Anal Fissure (9%)
- Open Hernia Repair (9%)
- Painful Legs (9%)
- Hemorrhoidectomy (9%)
- Others (50%)
Subspecialties
- Vascular Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Inguinal Hernia
- Anal Fissure
- Painful Legs
- Claudication
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot)
- Hernia
- Parathyroid Problems
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Dissection
- Open Hernia Repair
- Angioplasty
- Colorectal Surgery
- Parathyroidectomy
- AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) Treatment
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Appendicectomy
- Bypass Surgery for Blocked Arteries
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid Surgery for Stroke Prevention
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3204467
Qualifications
MBChB - University of Glasgow, UK in 1986
MD - University of Glasgow, UK in 1994
FRCS (Glas) - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK
FRCS (Ed) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
Memberships
- Member of Association of General Surgeons and Great Britain and Ireland
- Member of Association of Vascular Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
languages spoken
- English
- Malay
- Tamil
consultation fees
- New appointment: £185.00
- Follow-up appointment: £120.00
insurers
- General Medical
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Benenden
Location
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Rykneld Road Littleover, Derby, United Kingdom, DE23 4SN
Rykneld Road Littleover, Derby, United Kingdom, DE23 4SN
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Uttoxeter Road, Derby, United Kingdom, DE22 3NE
Uttoxeter Road, Derby, United Kingdom, DE22 3NE
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
16 reviews
5
Mr Lingam was the utter professional from the first consultation thru the operation and finally discharged I could not have got a better medical professional. Outstanding as were the assistants
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Excellent
5
Extremely professional, explained everything really well. We didn’t feel hurried and we’re encouraged to ask questions. Very pleasant experience, felt he genuinely cared.
5
Very good job. Quick.
4.25
Mr Lingam made me very comfortable, and explained everything that was going on. He listened to what I had to say and was very thorough in his diagnosis. I am very greatful that he was able to see me and treat me. Still recovering at present (5days after surgery).
5
Very reassuring and gentle
5
Very satisfied
5
He clearly explained what he was doing and what to expect.
5
Extremely polite and very clear in his assessment and explanation.
5
I was very apprehensive regarding procedure but Mr Lingham put me at ease straight away. Very calm and reassuring manner and had plenty of time for all my questions and concerns. This was both pre and post operation.
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Mr M Lingam's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 16 reviews
What languages does Mr M Lingam speak?
Mr M Lingam speaks English, Malay and Tamil
Where is Mr M Lingam located?
Mr M Lingam primarily practices at Nuffield Health Derby Hospital, located at Rykneld Road Littleover, Derby, United Kingdom, DE23 4SN
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Mr M Lingam is working Wednesday (13:30 - 19:00), Friday (13:30 - 19:00)
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