Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon
London, W1G 6AA
Mr Paul Thiruchelvam is a Consultant Breast Surgeon practising at Imperial College NHS Trust in London. As an oncoplastic breast surgeon, his specialist interests are the treatment of breast cancer, breast cancer risk reduction surgery, familial breast cancer, partial breast reconstruction and breast cancer-related lymphodema. He also has an interest in benign breast disease. Mr Thiruchelvam obtained his medical degree from Imperial College London in 2000.
He underwent his surgical training at a number of specialist breast units in London hospitals including The Royal Marsden, North West Thames and Imperial College. His surgical training was completed during his fellowship at the National Oncoplastic Group at the Nottingham Breast Institute. During this time, he conducted research mapping the anatomy of chest wall perforators flaps in breast reconstruction. He also completed a PhD in Molecular Oncology at Imperial College London in 2010. Mr Thiruchelvam has also completed travelling fellowships to world-class hospitals such as the Mayo Clinic and the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA. In 2016, he was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship, during which he travelled to Japan, the USA, and the Netherlands to study specialist breast cancer treatment techniques. He is a member of the expert panel on breast cancer-related lymphoedema and helped to compile the American Society of Breast Surgeons' best practice guidelines. Away from the clinic, he enjoys rugby and travelling.
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General Medical Council
No. 4729606
MBBS, BSc, Imperial College, 2000
PhD, Imperial College, 2010
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8 reviews
5
I first met Mr Paul Thiruchelvam during the pandemic and was so grateful to see him and his team. He takes the complete picture of your health on board, explains everything very well and is also reassuring. Have been going to his clinic for annual check ups ever since.
5
Both Mr Thiruchelvam and Mr Daniel Leff were excellent surgeons. I am extremely pleased with the outcome of my operation.
5
I always find Mr Thiruchelvam very clear, thorough and good at explaining my condition.
5
Excellent surgeon with a very thorough assessment and diagnosis. I always felt like I was in the best possible hands throughout my cancer journey. I'm very happy with my recent breast cancer operation and would highly recommend him.
5
From first meeting Mr Thiruchelvam I was reassured. Diagnosis, treatment options, procedure were all clearly explained and his kind and efficient PA had consultants, specialists, tests and appointments, everything set up so quickly. No mean feat as this was just a few days before Christmas with another Lockdown looming. Surgery went ahead as planned and my recovery is good. I would recommend Mr Paul Thiruchelvam with no hesitation.
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A few months after turning 50, I was diagnosed with HER2 ER positive breast cancer following a routine mammogram at Charing Cross Hospital. As I have health insurance, I decided to see Mr Thiruchelvam privately to speed up my treatment pathway and to ease the burden on the NHS. Whilst I found Mr Thiruchelvam a little brusque at first (in hindsight he was under a lot of pressure as the Covid pandemic escalated), the more I spoke to him (we had between 5-10 consultations, some on the phone but most in person), the more I liked and trusted him. He eased my anxieties, firstly about the level of surgery I'd need - a lumpectomy, although I was warned that depending on the pathology results, a mastectomy might follow - then about the risks to surgical complications, the cosmetic result and the risk of prolonged pain. The Covid treatment plan altered only in that I'd have chemotherapy first and surgery after, once restrictions on cosmetic breast surgery (altering my right breast to match my left) had been lifted. I had an 'entourage' of people helping me on the journey, my pathologist Dr Suzy Cleator, pain specialist Dr Stephen Humble and the wonderful pre and post surgery physiotherapist Megan Oster at Six Physio. And that's aside from the warm and supportive doctors and nurses at the LOC on Harley St where I received my chemotherapy treatment (and held on to my hair)! Cancer diagnosis during normal life must be stressful, but during the Covid pandemic even more so. Whether in a phone call or email from Mr Thiruchelvam's incredibly efficient PA, my every concern was promptly addressed, so I can't imagine finding better treatment in the hands of anyone else. The surgical result was outstanding. And other than some pain under my armpit from the sentinel node extraction (and a little post-surgical cording which the physio has treated), I had no discomfort at all to either breast (I had a bilateral mammoplasty following tumour removal from the left breast). The scarring - hidden well under my breasts, and in an anchor shape up to and around my nipples - is so refined that I'm more focused on the clever uplift than aware of much scarring. I have a narrow frame but large breasts that had sagged since breastfeeding a decade ago. Post cancer surgery, they look very natural but are slightly smaller and more pert. The aesthetic result is a silver lining to the cancer diagnosis and treatment which will hopefully end (after radiotherapy) with Herceptin shots in my leg for 6 months and Tamoxifen tablets for 10 years.
5
Mr. Thiruchelvam saw me in record time and was absolutely incredible! Such an expert in his field and so knowledgable, but also truly kind and caring and made sure I got the best of care. I knew I was in the best of hands. I am truly grateful!
5
My appointment with Dr Thiruchelvam was efficient, informative and reassuring. I felt well looked after and thankfully all was well.
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Mr Thiruchelvam is a highly innovative surgeon who has developed his practice to incorporate technology well beyond UK standard practice, particularly in the field of lymph node surgery for breast cancer patients. He is motivated to ensure that his patients receive the best care that can be offered and I highly recommend his service.
Mr Andrew Pieri
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Mr Paul Thiruchelvam's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 8 reviews
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Mr Paul Thiruchelvam speaks English
Where is Mr Paul Thiruchelvam located?
Mr Paul Thiruchelvam primarily practices at King Edward VII's Hospital, located at 5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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What are Mr Paul Thiruchelvam working hours?
Mr Paul Thiruchelvam is working Tuesday (14:00 - 20:00), Thursday (17:30 - 20:00), Friday (13:30 - 15:30, 16:30 - 20:00, 11:00 - 12:30)
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