Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan

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I saw Dr Ramakrishnana at Pall Mall Private Medical, after feeling like I had been passed from pillar to post on the NHS. From the first meeting Dr Ram listened attentively, took time to assess my wide range of symptoms, and drew up a very thorough plan of investigations needed. I went back to see him a number of times, and he carried out an endoscopy on me. Everything was done with patience and professionalism, and I am in a situation now where I have finally received a diagnosis and am on the correct medication. I could not recommend Dr Ram highly enough, a truly wonderful doctor and a kind and caring man.

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Written by a patient at Spire Cheshire Hospital

Dr Ram has a wonderful bedside manner coupled with an extremely thorough approach to diagnosis and explanation. He's not afraid of dealing with difficult conversations in a straightforward way. I had internal examinations end.. and gastroscopies, and the resulting consultation was both understandable and reassuring. I would highly recommend him in his field of spcecialism.

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Written by a patient at Newton Community Hospital Practice

I was referred to Dr Ramakrishan after being diagnosed with coeliac disease (after at least 46 years of symptoms). At my first appointment, he was amazingly thorough in examining me physically and questioning about my history. He explained in detail what he knew so far, what he would find out and what I should and could do. He treated me as a person, not merely a patient. He answered many of my questions immediately with clear explanations and encouraged me to ask more. I had brought a list of concerns and he worked through all of them. There were some that could not be answered until tests were undertake,n some that would be answered with time, some that had no easy answer but were on a sliding scale - he explained all of this to me. He also told me where I could research more about my illness, its impact on my life and how to deal with it. This was exactly what I wanted and was encouraging. I was very reassured that I was getting the best of care. He ordered a lot of blood tests. The phlebotomists (nurses who take blood) rolled their eyes a little and implied that Dr Ram is a bit over the top in the number of bloods he orders. I'm not particularly fond of having bloods taken but I want to know that all tests have been done, all avenues have been explored and all that needs to be known is known. So, I'm glad he's so thorough. At subsequent visits, fewer bloods seem to required but I'm happy that I'm being monitored as closely as I need to be. I've had three appointments now with Dr Ram, each conducted in the same courteous and thorough manner. He is professional but not at all remote; he has a manner that is knowledgable, certain, calm, considerate, and understanding. This website asks for constructive suggestions on how the doctor could improve. All I can write is to keep on doing what he's doing. If you're unfortunate enough to need a gastroenterologist, then hope you get referred to him.

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I have been very impressed with Dr Ram – totally professional in the way he listens, questions, encourages, explains and reassures. Nothing is too much trouble and he goes the extra mile in explaining the results of investigations and possible diagnosis. Down to earth and very approachable, this doctor demonstrates an immense amount of practice, knowledge and expertise in his speciality.

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Written by a patient at Warrington Hospital

A lovely caring doctor, he explained everything clearly and made sure I understood what tests etc would be done. He answered all my questions nothing was too much trouble. I came out of the consultation feeling a lot happier than when I had gone in.

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