prof Yirupaiahgari Viswanath
MBBS, FRCS (Glas), FRCSI, FRCS (Gen)General Surgery
24 years of experience
20 years as a specialist
Practices worked at
Junction Road, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom, TS20 1PX0 reviews
Church Ln, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, TS5 7DX8 reviews
About
Professor Viswanath YKS is a general surgeon, upper gastrointestinal, a laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He qualified in 1989 and trained in the Tyne and Tees regions and in Leeds. Prof Viswanath previously successfully led the Upper-Gastrointestinal oncology team and served as the Cancer Lead clinician for the trust managing various onco-specialities.
Prof Viswanath sees patients with a range of gastrointestinal conditions including hernias, gall stones, acid reflux, hiatus hernia, achalasia, upper GI cancer, and is an expert in advanced laparoscopic surgeries, endoscopies including dilatation, and the placements of stents.
He established STRETTA (Endoscopic Anti-reflux Radio-frequency Treatment) centre in the UK and introduced restech pH studies to investigate and manage patients with acid reflux and LPR (cough, lumpy sensation in the throat, cranky voice).
Prof Viswanath is actively involved in teaching and training and a recognised national laparoscopic and endoscopic trainer.Â
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Medical procedures
- Open Hernia Repair
- Achalasia Surgery
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Appendicectomy
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Enteral Feeding
- Fundoplication
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- Gallstone Surgery
- Gastroscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
- Laparoscopy
- Linx System
- Lipoma Removal
- Liver Biopsy
- Oesophageal Stent Insertion
- Oesophagus Cancer Surgery (Oesophagectomy)
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- STRETTA
- Skin Lesion Removal
- Splenectomy
- Stomach Cancer Surgery (Gastrectomy)
- Video Consultation
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Achalasia
- Acid Reflux
- Barrett's Oesophagus
- Cholestasis
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
- Femoral Hernia
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallstones
- Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
- Gastroparesis
- Heart Burn
- Hiatus Hernia
- Oesophageal Cancer
- Oesophageal Cancer
- Oesophageal Spasm
- Oesophagitis
- Pancreatitis
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Stomach Cancer
- Swollen Stomach
- Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Education
- MBBSÂ MMCÂ 1990
- Master of Surgery (MS) Bombay University 1992
- FRCS RCPS Glasgow 1994
- FRCSI RCS Ireland 1996
- FRCS (Gen.Surg.) Intercollegiate 2000
- ASGBI
- ALSGBI
- BIDA
- AUGIS
- BHS
- EHS
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Reviews
4.95 Overall Patient Trust rating
Inguinal Hernia
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12/64
Hernia
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10/64
Acid Reflux
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3/64
Umbilical (belly-button) Hernia
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3/64
Gallbladder Removal (cholecystectomy)
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2/64
Gallstones
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2/64
Hiatus Hernia
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2/64
Open Hernia Repair
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2/64
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (oesophagus & stomach)
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2/64
Acid Reflux Surgery
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1/64
Endoscopy
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1/64
Hiatus hernia repair and reflux surgery
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1/64
Keyhole (Laparoscopic) Hernia Repair
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1/64
Splenectomy
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1/64
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
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1/64
Stretta
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1/64
acid reflux and hiatus hernia
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1/64
cholesytectony
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1/64
right inguinal herniorrhaphy
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1/64
stretta
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1/64
stretta
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1/64
Patient seen for:
Hernia
Clear explanation. Surgery as described. Great care and after care.
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Hernia
1st rate. Did a superb job on repairing my inguinal hernia. Highly recommended.
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Inguinal Hernia Hernia
Professor Viswanath explained very clearly what the procedure would involve, as well as what it would be like during recovery and once recovered. He made me feel at ease about the procedure and I felt comfortable with what was involved. The actual surgery was a success and the after care and check up my him was thorough and filled me with confidence.
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Inguinal Hernia
I found the whole process to be well planned, straight forward and easy. Professor Viswanath explained everything well and in understandable terms. My recovery has been good and I have had a very positive experience through it all.
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Inguinal Hernia
All I can say is that everything I experienced was excellent!
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Inguinal Hernia
Professor Viswanath is a top surgeon and very experienced with hernia repair surgery, explained everything thoroughly before and after the operation. I felt very confident after consultation to put my faith in him. 6 weeks on now and my groin feels alot better and can get back to normal life.
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Thank you for your kind words. Best Wishes
Patient seen for:
Acid Reflux Endoscopy Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (oesophagus & stomach)
Professor Viswanath provided a very clear explanation of the reasons why an endoscopy with biopsies, and an ultrasound scan, would be appropriate to investigate the discomfort I had been experiencing. I did not have sedation for the endoscopy, just the throat spray. I found Professor Viswanath's commentary during the endoscopy reassuring. He kept me informed throughout the stages of the procedure and I felt very little discomfort. The results of the investigations were clearly explained at the follow up meeting with helpful guidance regarding lifestyle, diet and how I should manage any further symptoms in the future. Given the potential range of causes of stomach pain I felt the investigations provided me with the necessary reassurance and peace of mind to focus on my professional work.
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Inguinal Hernia
Hernia op at nuffield, covid precautions were comprehensive and I felt totally safe . All communication was excellent from Surgeon and secretary aftercare from nurses and phone calls from nursing staff were clear and concise . I had a problem and rang for advice advice given was really helpful and knowledgeable.
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Thank you for your kind words
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia
Very reassuring, well explained, on the day of the op I felt confident that I knew what was happening at all stages, the epidural was very effective and well administered and the operation was painless and just as described, Rapid recovery followed.
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Inguinal Hernia
Prof. Viswanath was very engaging and had a pleasant and helpful manner, My operation went straightforwardly, with no pain whatsoever during the recovery period!
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