Mr Paul Thiruchelvam

Written by a private patient at King Edward VII Hospital

After my first consultation with Paul Thiruchelvam I felt secure that I was in safe hands and that my breast cancer would be dealt with aptly and efficiently. It was a frightening experience to be diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer but Paul was informative and reassuring in his presentation, analysis and solutions. He has a very impressive team that added to that sense of security from Michelle Wright his practice manager who responded efficiently to questions, to Daniel Lee and Adil Khan who provided instructive insight into their respective reconstruction specialities and to Suzy Cleator the oncologist who advised on longer term management. I must also mention Amelia Cook my breast nurse who I found so relatable and comforting - with the ability to always respond reassuringly to difficult questions. This difficult period in my life has been made palatable by Paul and his amazing team.

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital

A few months after turning 26 years old, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. After IVF and chemo treatment, I was fortunate enough to be operated on by Dr. Paul Therachelvam. I decided to go with a mastectomy with an implant breast reconstruction, as well as a LYMPHA surgery that could reduce my chances of getting lymphoedema in the future. During my cancer treatment, I was enormously impressed by the professionalism, empathy, and efficiency of the NHS, and Dr. Paul was no exception. He has not just saved my life together with Dr. Rizki and Dr. Williams, but made me look even better than before. After 9 hours of surgery, he made time to inform my partner re the progress of the surgery and over the following days he followed up with check ups on me. Regarding scarring, they appear to be very minimal, especially under the breast - looking like just a scratch. Overall, recovery felt pretty fast (even though I managed to get covid from my lovely family). Many thanks to Dr. Paul’s nurse Ola who brilliantly assists him and removed my drains a week after surgery. She has great knowledge, experience, and empathy! Throughout the process, I felt that I could fully trust Dr. Paul to represent my best interests during the surgery and do a top notch job :) Thank you very much and I can’t recommend you enough for anyone who is unfortunate to have cancer but fortunate to get to be operated on by you!

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital

It became clear very quickly to me that I would be in good hands with Mr Thiruchelvam. All my appointments were as scheduled and very professional. The plan for my treatment was clear and organised efficiently. I was informed of all the details at every stage with the ability to ask questions. Mr Thiruchelvam is approachable, friendly and reassuring whilst also being clear and concise. Once I reached the day of my surgery, everything was handled efficiently but with care shown for my feelings as well. I was able to go home the same day and needed no pain killers as a result of the surgery. The healing process has been very smooth and the precision of the incision/wound is amazing and done in a most careful and sympathetic way to give me confidence for the future. Thank you very much to Mr Thiruchelvam and all his team for his expertise, skill and care.

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Written by a private patient at King Edward VII Hospital

I am two weeks post surgery following a lumpectomy and removal of two lymph nodes, carried out by Paul Thiruchelvam. Since the diagnosis of my tumour, I have had simply the best possible care from Paul and his amazing team. Every question has been answered, every option explained and all with such kind understanding that a cancer diagnosis is a scary thing, and questions that seem quite trivial can loom very large. Paul is incredibly skilled, utterly professional and committed. His attention to detail to ensure the best possible aesthetic result is very reassuring and he is friendly and approachable which is so key. He has a fabulous team and they work as a whole. I cannot thank them enough for the all-encompassing nature of their treatment. His two assistants Amelia and Helen have been a godsend with their friendly reassuring phone calls and their time given at the hospital. Neil the amazing radiologist who rushed through my biopsy late on a Friday so I wouldn’t have to wait so long for my results, with Sara his lovely assistant. Suffice it to say - if you need treatment and surgery for breast cancer, I cannot recommend Paul and his team highly enough.

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Written by a private patient at New Victoria Hospital

Paul is wonderful. He listened to my worries and answered many questions. I never felt that what I was asking was wrong or silly. At every stage he took my opinions about my treatment into account and advocated for me to ensure that I had the best possible team around me. No one ever wants to hear that they have cancer, but should you find yourself facing the unthinkable, Paul is absolutely the guy you want on your team.

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