Mr Kanna Gnanalingham was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Kanna Gnanalingham
2020-03-14
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14th March 2020
Mr Gnanalingham made no promises that he would be able to totally resolve my symptoms caused by cervical disc problems. However after thorough examination and discussion I had a cervical discectomy in November 2019.
The surgery was performed in the BMI Alexandra hospital. The care I received from Mr Gnanalingham, his anaesthetist, the hospital staff and Vaani, his PA has been extremely good.
My troubling symptoms have almost gone and I have been left with a small nest scar.
I would absolutely recommend Mr Gnanalingham and his anaesthetist Dr Sebastian
Mr Kanna Gnanalingham
2020-03-13
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13th March 2020
I have been a patient of Mr Gnanalingham for just under two years due to disc prolapse in my back. I have undergone several epidural injections with reducing benefits and Mr Gnanalingham therefore discussed the possibility of a performing a discectomy to hopefully give me a more long lasting result.
Mr Gnanalingham was very caring throughout, explained everything clearly and did not pressure me in any way as to whether to have the surgery. I opted to go ahead with the discectomy and had this procedure 5 weeks ago. One of the reasons that made my decision easier was my complete trust in Mr Gnanalingham, in what he was telling me and his ability to perform the operation.
I am still in recovery and it is early days yet but so far the operation has given me immense relief and I am hopeful of a good recovery.
I would not hesitate to recommend Mr Gnanalingham, I dread to think how much pain I would still be in if it wasn’t for his help and understanding. I would also like to mention his PA, Vaani, who has always been very kind, helpful and efficient in arranging my appointments.
Mr Kanna Gnanalingham
2020-03-10
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10th March 2020
Despite of my complex past medical history, I have received thorough investigation prior the operation and had an excellent result . My pituitary tumour was removed without any complications and now I can see much better.
The care I received prior, during and aftercare was excellent. Without medical background, the procedure Seemed to very complicated to me, however Mr. Gnanalingham explained the procedure to me in a most simple terms.
I am a very satisfied patient and would recommend the surgeon to others without hesitation.
Mr Kanna Gnanalingham
2020-03-10
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10th March 2020
I was referred to Mr G, in 2019. My endocrinologist strongly recommended Mr G as THE only medical professional she would trust to carry out my proposed surgery.
The story that followed was quite unexpected.
What initially seemed an innocent but troublesome pituitary issue, turned out to be a much more serious, life threatening diagnosis.
Without Mr Gs professionalism, care and persistence, I undoubtedly would not have survived.
Mr G has a very calm, reassuring demeanour but also doesn’t shy away from total honesty and clarity with his patients. I found him and Vaani to always be available, take the time and still retained a very human approach whilst dealing with me during a particularly frightening time in my life.
This stuff is everyday to them.... but it never felt that way to me.
I can never thank them enough for what they did for me and my family.
Mr Kanna Gnanalingham
2020-02-20
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20th February 2020
After months of waiting for NHS appointments only to be told that I needed a different scan/appointment, I decided to look at some profiles on the BMI Alexandra’s website. I came across Mr Gnanalingham’s profile and decided to book an appointment based on his experience and reviews !
From the first meeting, he was listened to my health complaint from start to finish and always ensured that I knew what my next steps were. This experience has left me more optimistic that there are options out there to support me and I would highly recommend.
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- Neurosurgery
Profile
After studying Medicine in Manchester, Mr Gnanalingham completed his Neurosurgical training in London. This included specialist training in Complex spinal surgery, Pituitary and Skull base surgery, at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. He learned minimally invasive techniques at several centres in the UK and US and was appointed as a Consultant at the Greater Manchester Neuroscience Centre at Salford Royal Foundation Trust (SRFT) in 2005. He is also an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Manchester.
His sub-speciality interests include pituitary, anterior skull base and complex spine surgery, utilising minimally invasive techniques. He is the lead consultant for Pituitary surgery in Manchester and introduced the endoscopic approach to the region.
With respect to the spine, Mr Gnanalingham has particular interests in degenerative spinal disease, spinal trauma, tumours, spinal arthroplasty and other motion preserving technologies. He has a preference for minimally invasive spinal approaches that minimise post-operative pain and speed up post-operative recovery.
In recognition of his expertise, Mr Gnanalingham is frequently invited to speak at national and international meetings and conduct workshops for spinal and pituitary disorders. He offers an international fellowship in minimally invasive surgery. He has a strong interest in clinical and basic science research in Neuroscience, qualified to a doctorate level, with over 100 publications and international presentations.
Publications (Pubmed) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=gnanalingham+k
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