Mr Anand Kelkar 2019-03-02 Person 5 5 0

A routine BUPA medical scan showed slightly raised PSA levels resulting in me being referred to Mr Kelkar. An MRI scan was inconclusive but showed cause for concern and a subsequent biopsy showed prostate cancer. After consideration of the options I had robotic surgery in July 2017 to remove the prostate. I am delighted to say that the surgery was successful, I quickly made a full recovery, everything was fully back to normal within 2 to 3 months and since the surgery my PSA levels have stayed very low. I was able to start returning to work (office based) after a few weeks. As a very keen cyclist I had been concerned as to whether I may have to stop, but was back on the bike within a few months of surgery and quickly back up to full mileage. Whilst the process and follow up were certainly not pleasant Mr Kelkar spent a lot of time throughout explaining what was happening, the types of prostate cancer, the implications of the Gleason scores, the options available (radiotherapy or surgery). He also arranged for me to meet other specialists to explore all options fully. Mr Kelkar had videos and computer models to illustrate the points he made and demonstrate the pros and cons of the alternatives. At all stages he gave me all the time I needed, would fully answer all my questions in terms that a layman like me could understand, and had a very supportive and considerate manner. Overall, Mr Kelkar’s support, care and manner was excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend him. Quite literally a life-saver for me - I cannot speak highly enough of what Mr Kelkar did for me. Paul F