Mr Kanna Gnanalingham was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.

 

Reviews

 
Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
Page 29 of 69
 
Written by a patient at Salford Royal Hospital
7th December 2019


I have been treated by mr Gnananalingam and found him to be excellent with his manner and he listens to what you have to say. I found him approachable and you can talk to him he understands and above all he reassures you with his diagnosis and his recomended treatment.

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
Written by a patient at Salford Royal Hospital
5th December 2019


I don’t seriously think things can be improved it’s just patent numbers.

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
Written by a patient at Salford Royal Hospital
25th November 2019


From a patient point of view, it’s miraculous what they do. Complex operations performed and always focused on you and your wellbeing. Your in safe hands with this wonderful team. I am hopefully on the road to a full recovery.

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
17th November 2019


I first met Mr Gnanalingham in 2014. He was extremely caring and knowledgeable and was able to guide me through my recovery process, giving me advice as and when I needed it. Thanks to his expertise my back has continued to be in relatively good shape and in a recent consultation, he was able to confirm that I needed no further treatment at the moment.

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
17th November 2019


I was diagnosed with a pituitary tumour and received conflicting information from surgeons from various hospitals. Being the sole breadwinner, it was a daunting period. However, Dr. Gnanalingham was very reassuring and guided me through the entire process, his experience and knowledge truly puts him in a class of his own. My recent results (scans/blood) indicate my body is back to it’s normal. I am very pleased with my overall experience as Dr. Gnanalingham and his PA Vaani made me feel I was in safe hands. I or my family could reach out to them at any time of the day, especially after the surgery. It’s refreshing to see their level of commitment towards their patients, a big thank you to you both.

Recommend
Trust
Listening
 
 

Page 29 of 69

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