Mr Paul Thiruchelvam was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Paul Thiruchelvam
2022-07-02
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2nd July 2022
The care I had from doctor Paul was amazing, words cannot describe how comfortable and relaxed he made me feel throughout the treatments. I could never thank him and his team enough for what they have done for m.
He made my journey with cancer much easier than i thought it would be and that is due to his caring and loving persona. He walked in through and explained every single treatment or procedure that he and his team were going to do. I would also like to thank his team also Orla and Arlene, they supported me and were there for me every step of the way whenever i had any queries. Once again, thank you Dr.Paul I will never forget this experience although difficult you have made it easier for me.
Mr Paul Thiruchelvam
2022-07-01
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1st July 2022
I’ve been seeing Mr. Thiruchelvam since I was diagnosed with breast cancer, on a regular mammogram. Mr. Thiruchelvam made sure I get all the appropriate information and took plenty of time to go over my diagnosis. All his check ups were extremely detailed. He listened to all my concern and answered all my questions while making sure I have a smooth transition pre, during and after my surgery! Really, truly pleased
Mr Paul Thiruchelvam
2022-07-01
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1st July 2022
The care I had from this doctor was fantastic from the beginning of my treatment until the end when he told me that I was cancer free I could never thank him and his team enough for what they have done for me . Helen and Amelia were brilliant special care nurses they were a great support to me even if I just wanted a shoulder to cry on.
Mr Paul Thiruchelvam
2022-06-21
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21st June 2022
I had an excellent experience being a patient of Dr.Paul Thiruchelvam. From my first appointment I felt trust and being taken care off in the most respectful and professional manner. Both investigation and treatment was conducted with respect to my age and condition. I would highly recommend him and his team.Thank you, doctor!
Mr Paul Thiruchelvam
2022-06-20
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20th June 2022
Mr Paul Thiruchelvam and Orla (cancer nurse) are beyond amazing! Paul is highly professional: he takes time to listen and time to explain. He was very clear on my treatment options and did everything to make me feel confident about the positive outcomes of the surgery. I have had two surgeries following the shocking diagnosis of DCIS - one to remove cancer cells and another - to reconstruct the breast by using the flap from my back. Both operations were day surgery, so I was home on the same evening. I was surprised that I had no real pain at all, I was just tender. Paul clearly did his magic as an oncoplastic - the reconstructed breast looks like the normal breast, even now only 2 weeks after the operation. I will have some scars, but they will fade and become a part of who I am now. I will now just need a little 5-day course of radiotherapy and should be good to go.
I am truly grateful to Paul for his wonderful work and could not recommend him highly enough to anyone going through this.
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- General surgery
Profile
Paul is a Consultant Breast and Reconstructive Surgeon at Imperial College NHS Trust and an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery at Imperial College, London.
He graduated from Imperial College in 2000 and undertook his Surgical Training in North West Thames, during which time he rotated through the breast units at Imperial College and The Royal Marsden. He completed his surgical training as a National Oncoplastic Group (TIG) fellow at the Nottingham Breast Institute, where he undertook research mapping the anatomy of chest wall perforator flaps (LICAP & LTAPs) in partial and total breast reconstruction.
Paul has undertaken travelling fellowships to the MD Anderson, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centers, and was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship in 2016, visiting the United States and Japan to observe the use of axillary reverse mapping (ARM) and Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach (LYMPHA) in primary lymphoedema prevention. Paul is actively involved in lymphedema prevention and surveillance.
As a member of the member of the expert panel on breast cancer related lymphoedema, he was involved in drafting best practice guidelines for the American Society of Breast Surgeons. He is the current Chair of oncoplastic breast surgery for the American College of Surgeons and the and serves on the oncoplastic faculty for the American Society of Breast Surgeons and teaches on Surgical Techniques for the Prevention and Management of Lymphedema for the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Paul received his PhD in Molecular Oncology from Imperial College in 2010, under supervision from Professors Simak Ali, Laki Buluwela and Charles Coombes. He was awarded the first joint clinical research fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons and Cancer Research:UK to fund his research. He is actively involved in clinical trials, including the multi-centre PRADA trial.