Mr Gautam Talawadekar was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2017-03-31
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31st March 2017
On 22/02/2017 I tripped badly smashing my radius at the elbow. I was unable to use my right arm and being totally right handed well, you can imagine. On 03/03/2017 Mr Talawadaker operated giving me a replacement right radial head and I now have the use of my arm and can write again. To me, Mr Talawadaker has performed a miracle and I'm only sorry that funds do not permit him to remain at St Peters and Ashford Hospitals where he would be able to continue his wonderful work. My thanks and gratitude go to Mr Talawadaker and the staff at St Peters and Ashford for the wonderful work they do. I would also like to wish Mr Talawadaker every success in Lancashire where I'm sure he will be a great success in his new post. I would not hesitate to recommend this excellent surgeon.
Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2017-03-24
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24th March 2017
I did not meet this Dr. until the morning of surgery due to a late change for my admission. This gentleman put me at ease and spoke with me throughout the operation that was performed by one of his junior team under local anaesthetic.
The follow up appointment was again very reassuring.
Some people complain about our N.H.S. the waiting the bedside manner of nurses
but my experience has been one of complete satisfaction for the Dr. and all the staff at Ashford day surgery unit.
Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2017-03-22
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22nd March 2017
Mr Talawadekar is a wonderful consultant. He is calm, patient, professional, charming and goodhumoured - which is a perfect combination of qualities in a consultant, especially when the patient knows nothing about her condition and is experiencing ongoing pain. He is also encouraging and reassuring - essential if, like me, you are thinking the worst and very worried.
I have experienced pain in my right shoulder for many years following an injury, and have trailed round various doctors and physiotherapists to seek the answer. Mr. Talawadekar reassured me instantly and ensured I had a variety of tests to assess the problem. He was able to diagnose the issue and I now - at last - have a clear idea of what is happening and how to deal with it. Thanks to Mr. Talawadekar's intervention, I avoided an unnecessary operation suggested previously by other experts, and was referred to a physiotherapist who is helping me manage the issue through exercises. My pain is much reduced and I am very relieved there is nothing more sinister going on.
I am extremely grateful to him and have no hesitation in recommending him to any patient with similar concerns.
Thank you so much, Mr. Talawadekar. I understand you are leaving St. Peter's Hospital and am very sad you will not be there to deal with me if the problem recurs. However, I wish you all the very best in your new post; St. Peter's loss is your new hospital's gain!
22nd March 2017
Response from Mr Gautam Talawadekar
Thank you very much for the kind words of appreciation. I am glad that I could help you.
Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2017-03-16
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16th March 2017
Dr. Talawadekar was very professional, understanding. Made you feel at ease and phoned next of kin to confirm I was out of surgery and all was okay. My review visits to him where informative and supportive and very friendly.
22nd March 2017
Response from Mr Gautam Talawadekar
thank you very much
Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2017-03-15
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15th March 2017
Mr. GD Talawadeker was attentive, caring and unrushed when he attended to me before , during and after my shoulder operation. He explained all the medical terms quite simply and put me at ease so the best results could be attained. Three months after the operation and already I am able to lift my shoulder up into the air which I could not do before the operation. Mr. GD Talawadekar with a smile gently assures me that all will be well. As I do my exercises his gentle affirmative voice rings in my ear and I know all will be well.
22nd March 2017
Response from Mr Gautam Talawadekar
Thank you very much. Means a lot to me.
Specialises in
- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
Introduction:
After completing Orthopaedic training in the UK, Mr. Talawadekar undertook Fellowship training in shoulder, elbow hand/wrist and sports surgery in the UK and Canada.
He currently works as Orthopaedic Consultant with special interest in Upper Limb Surgery at the University Hospitals of Morcambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. He has been an Orthopaedic Consultant since 2016. Majority of his work involves Shoulder and Elbow surgery with the rest involving Hand and Wrist. He also perform general orthopaedic trauma surgeries.
He is a Fellow of the Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Tr&Orth) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is actively involved in research with multiple National and International presentations and publications in peer reviewed journals and is the Principle investigator for some National Research Projects, at his trust.
He is also a keen trainer and junior doctor educator, and was awarded 'Teacher of the year' award. He is an accredited faculty with the AO foundation, a prime worldwide organisation that deals with trauma care. He is the College Tutor and is responsible for surgical training at the Furness General Hospital.
He is a member of British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) and British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS). He was awarded Certificate of Excellence from iWantGreatCare, a patient review website, after becoming one of their most highly and consistently recommended clinicians by patients treated under his care.
Prior to coming to the UK, he completed Undergraduate and formal Post graduate training in Trauma and Orthopaedics at University of Pune, India.
Specialist Interests: Shoulder/Elbow, Hand & Wrist surgery.
Shoulder: Shoulder arthroscopy - subacromial decompression, rotator cuff repair, biceps tenotomy/tenodesis, dislocation instability repair, frozen shoulder release. Total Shoulder replacements - Anatomical and reverse; Shoulder/girdle trauma - Clavicle fracture fixations for acute fractures and non unions, proximal humeral fracture fixations, tight rope fixations for AC joint dislocation Elbow: Arthroscopy - Stiff elbow release, tennis elbow release, Joint clearance for arthritis Arthroplasty - Hemiarthroplasty, radial head replacement. Soft tissue procedures - Ligament reconstruction, tennis elbow release, golfers elbow release, Platelet Rich Plasma and steroid injections, nerve releases, distal biceps tendon rupture repair. Hand and wrist:Trapeziectomy for arthritis at base of thumb, Carpal tunnel release, Trigger finger release, Arthroplasty - small joints of hand, Dupuytrens disease fasciectomy.
NHS Base: University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust