Mr Bhaskar Kumar was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
Reviews
Recommend
Trust
Listening
Mr Bhaskar Kumar
2023-12-12
Person
5
5
0
12th December 2023
After a difficult time getting my Hernia diagnosed it was wonderful to meet with Mr Kumar. Not only did he deal with the necessary medical issues he took time to listen and showed genuine interest in me as a individual. I always find medical matters a little stressful but I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every appointment with Mt Kumar and value his great skill ,advice and care.
Mr Bhaskar Kumar
2023-12-02
Person
5
5
0
2nd December 2023
I was made to feel very comfortable and confident in Dr Kumar’s care from the initial pre op appointment through to the operation (inguinal hernia) and after care. I found him very approachable, professional and kind and he catered for my specific needs. I would highly recommend Dr Kumar.
Mr Bhaskar Kumar
2023-12-01
Person
5
5
0
1st December 2023
Mr Kumar performed my incisional hernia op at Spire Hospital. The op was quite complex and I ended up on the high dependency ward at the N&N as a precaution. Although this was quite alarming, thankfully I was discharged the next morning.
Throughout the process Mr Kumar was very professional and kept me informed. At all stages I had every confidence in Mr Kumar and his team. I would definitely recommend him to anyone contemplating similar surgery.
Mr Bhaskar Kumar
2023-11-27
Person
5
5
0
27th November 2023
On meeting Mr Kumar for the first time I had no hesitation in putting my trust in him.
My procedure to remove the canal of Nuck cyst was explained clearly to me and happily it went extremely well. My recovery was excellent.
I was treated with respect, kindness, care and understanding from Mr Kumar. I would highly recommend Mr Kumar and his team at the Spire.
Mr Bhaskar Kumar
2023-11-25
Person
5
5
0
25th November 2023
We communicated extremely well throughout the consultations and perioperative period. I felt Mr Kumar and the nursing/anaesthesia team all knew exactly what they were doing and did it well. I cannot fault the surgery itself (bilateral double inguinal hernia repair). There was the minimum of bruising and none of the problems discussed pre-operatively came to pass. I travelled home after two 500mg paracetamol tablets and only used the opioid supplied to help sleeping for the first few nights post op.
The wounds from the endoscopy ports have almost disappeared by ~six weeks post op.
The surgery was absolutely worth having done and I'm very pleased it has gone as was planned.
Specialises in
- General surgery
Profile
I am trained in advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, specialising in the treatment of oesophagogastric cancer, gallbladder disease, hiatus hernia repair and anti-reflux surgery as well as open and laparoscopic hernia repair. I also have significant experience in performing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
I have been a Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeon at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital since 2014. I qualified from Leeds University Medical School and completed a two year doctorate in medicine (MD) before entering higher surgical training in Yorkshire and the North East of England. I was privileged to gain a vast amount of expertise in the specialist resection of oesophagogastric (OG) cancer in one of the largest OG cancer centres in Europe, the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle upon Tyne under the supervision of Professor SM Griffin OBE. Following completion of my surgical training, I was chosen for an overseas fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery with Prof. David Watson at Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia.
In my work in the NHS, I have led the development of an emergency gallbladder surgery service at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, improving patient access to prompt treatment of biliary conditions. Alongside busy clinical work, I am involved in postgraduate surgical teaching and training. My research interests include the management of oesophagogastric cancer as well as biliary and upper gastrointestinal diseases.
I have co-authored a leading textbook for the post-graduate FRCS examination in general surgery and have been an invited reviewer for surgical journals.
In all of my work, my primary commitment is to the patient and ensuring they receive the best possible care. My approach to patient care was recognised by the Eastern Daily Press sponsored Norfolk and Norwich Hospital awards when I reached the final round of nominations for the 'Patient Choice- Most Outsanding Individual Member of Staff 2017'.