Gastroenterologist
Brentwood, CM13 3LE
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Dr Pushpakaran Munuswamy is a consultant gastroenterologist who specialises in treating patients with gastrointestinal problems, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease and acute pancreatitis. He is highly experienced in carrying out gastroscopy, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures to diagnose and treat a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.
He commonly sees patients who are struggling with acid reflux, swallowing problems, abdominal pain, bowel-related symptoms, unexplained weight loss, bloating, poor appetite, inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases and gastrointestinal bleeding.
His kind, considerate and listening approach is reflected in his clinical practice and high quality of care. He believes in discussing the diagnosis and treatment options with his patients before decisions are made.
Colonoscopy: With a completion rate of 98% (national target: 90%) and adenomatous polyp detection rate of 60% (national target: 20%), Dr Munuswamy has proven his expertise, having performed over 4,000 colonoscopy procedures. Feedback from his patients is good and there are minimal signs of discomfort.
Gastroscopy: Dr Munuswamy has performed more than 4000 gastroscopy procedures so far in his career.
Working as a department lead for gastroenterology, Dr Munuswamy supervises juniors, nurses, undergraduates, medical students and pharmacists. And, as an innovator in his field, he has designed a new naso-gastric tube, which earned him a highly commended prize in the competition of the East of England Region.
Dr Munuswamy has also implemented electronic order communications for pathology and radiology requests, electronic observations at the bedside, and has successfully bid for NHS England funds for electronic prescribing after becoming a chief clinical information officer. On top of this, he has implemented the use of smartphones for basic tests. In the Essex region where Dr Munuswamy works, smartphone-based fecal calprotectin tests now monitor inflammatory bowel disease while smartphone apps are used to run breath tests for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
Dr Munuswamy completed his training in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases at King's College Hospital, London. He actively participates in research on the management of gastrointestinal conditions. He contributes to various liver-related studies and is known for being actively involved in national trials including CONSTRUCT for the management of acute colitis patients. His work is often published in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr Munuswamy's work on implementation of smartphone based monitoring of inflammatory bowel disease has been recognised for HSJ award finalist. This work has been used as a case study nationally and is published in NHS digital website.
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General Medical Council
No. 5205824
MBBS
MD
FRCP
NHS digital academy, diploma in digital health leadership (Imperial, University of Edinburgh, Harvard university)
Royal College of Physicians, London
British Society of Gastroenterologist
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
6 reviews
5
Very quick to be seen. Made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole experience.explained things clearly and put my mind at rest
5
Very pleasant manner and efficient procedures. Clear explanation for findings
5
The doctor explained everything in detailed and had a good experience.
4.5
Listened well to the issue I had upon initial meeting. Since then I have had bloods taken, a colonoscopy all in the space of a week from when I first saw Dr Pushpakaran Munuswamy
5
Kept me updated throughout procedure and reassured . Was very quick and ran smoothly
5
Avery nice consultant, informative. Made me feel at ease, Over all a very pleasant journey to getting better from my symptoms,Al staff here at the hospital are very nice and catted with me all the way through which always makes hospital appointment’s easer
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2 endorsements
Very caring gastroenterologist and popular with patients
Mr Dipankar Mukherjee
Dr Munuswamy is a valued colleague. I refer patients to him routinely. He is an excellent gastroenterologist and I can highly recommend him.
Mr Laeeq Khan
What are Dr Pushpakaran Munuswamy's reviews like?
Dr Pushpakaran Munuswamy's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews
What languages does Dr Pushpakaran Munuswamy speak?
Dr Pushpakaran Munuswamy speaks English
Where is Dr Pushpakaran Munuswamy located?
Dr Pushpakaran Munuswamy primarily practices at Spire Hartswood Hospital, located at Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
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