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Mr George Tamvakopoulos
2023-02-16
Person
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16th February 2023
Every step of the process for my operation was explained thoroughly beforehand, on the day of the operation and excellent aftercare.
Mr George Tamvakopoulos
2023-02-10
Person
5
5
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10th February 2023
I met George for the first time when I attended Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre (SMTC) for a pre-treatment outpatient assessment. I was immediately confident that he is well informed and experienced dealing with my particular condition (Dupuytren's contracture). We discussed the proposed procedure, the alternatives, and the various risks involved and he answered my questions with authority. I had no hesitation in confirming my wish to proceed. The procedure was duly carried out by George a few weeks later. The operation itself took only a few minutes under a local anaesthetic and I was kept calm and fully informed of progress by George and his excellent theatre team as it proceeded. The level of post-operative discomfort was considerably less than I had feared and the improvement in my hand's appearance and my manual dexterity were immediate. I have kept up with the important physiotherapy recommended and I am totally satisfied with the outcome. I am now starting the whole process for a second time on the other hand and looking forward in hope and expectation of a similar outcome. I am very grateful to George for his skill and expertise, and to the SMTC and its delightful staff who are committed to maintaining the high level of excellence for which this small unit has a well-earned reputation.
Mr George Tamvakopoulos
2023-01-27
Person
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5
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27th January 2023
I could not wish for a better person
Mr George Tamvakopoulos
2022-12-14
Person
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5
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14th December 2022
He was very professional and understanding when assessing my hand condition, before and during the operation. I am very pleased with the result.
Mr George Tamvakopoulos
2022-03-12
Person
5
5
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12th March 2022
My whole experience from my first appointmeny to surgery and post surgery has been exceptional.Mr George Tamvakopoulos had a very kind and calming 'bedside' manner. He explained at all times what would be happoening in my proceedure. I was always seen promptly for my appointments. and The staff and facilities at the Shepton Mallet treatment centre are excellent.
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
George is a Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon sub-specialised in upper limb surgery and is passionate in providing personalised excellent care to his patients in all settings.
In his practice George collects Patient Related Outcome Measure scores (PROMS) to ensure that his patients’ pathway is a successful one. He strives to treat his patients as he would expect his family to be treated.
George joined Practice Plus Group Hospitals, Shepton Mallet (rated excellent by Clinical Quality Commision) in July 2019 after serving as an NHS consultant at Grantham and District General Hospital (United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust).
Training:
Medical qualification: King’s College School of Medicine, London. This followed on after completing two degrees and basic science research in Boston in the United States.
Basic surgical training in London and Norwich and higher surgical training in NorthWest London and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
Fellowship training:
• Senior arthroscopy at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (Birmingham)
• Arthroplasty fellow at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore)
• Upper limb fellowship at Royal London Hospital.
All 3 academic centres are tertiary referral centres and centres of excellence.
• Subspecialisation interest is in upper limb musculoskeletal conditions including sports injuries in all three joints in the upper limb (shoulder, elbow and wrist).
George is a keen sportsman and still pursues tennis and skiing to a high, though recreational, level. In his school days George was a national champion in shot-put and during college he attained 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. George works closely with physiotherapy colleagues to facilitate recovery.
He has published widely in the fields of musculoskeletal tumours, carpal instability and complex hip trauma and has been invited to review articles for Clinical Orthopaedic and Related Research, an orthopaedic journal with a high impact factor.
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