Dr Rajesh Kumar Shankar

Dr Rajesh Kumar Shankar is an accomplished Consultant Anaesthetist specialising in perioperative care, general anaesthetics, and chronic pain management. He is dedicated to delivering reassuring, patient-centred care, ensuring that individuals undergoing surgical procedures feel informed, safe, and comfortable at every stage of their treatment journey. His methodical and compassionate approach helps alleviate patient anxiety, tailoring anaesthetic plans to suit each individual's specific medical requirements.

In his clinical practice, Dr Kumar Shankar covers a comprehensive range of anaesthetic services and pain management interventions. His clinical interests include general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia techniques, acute pain control, and the multi-disciplinary management of chronic pain conditions. By incorporating modern pain-relief strategies and advanced nerve block techniques, he focuses on optimising post-operative recovery and minimising discomfort for his patients.

Dr Kumar Shankar completed his medical training at St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College, London, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1985. He subsequently undertook higher specialty training in anaesthetics across South East London. Dr Kumar Shankar is a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) and a Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPM), demonstrating his high level of professional expertise and devotion to clinical standards in the field.