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

 

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15th December 2019


In early August, 2018, I was diagnosed with a pituitary tumour, which obviously alarmed me. I was sent to see Mr. Gnanalingham, who immediately made me feel much better. In this world we meet various pleasant people, but not many absolute gentlemen. When I met Mr. G, I felt he was so reassuring and calming, I felt totally safe in his care. The operation, which was performed on the 18th of August, 2018, was a total success. From that day on I started to recover from all the things that the tumour had caused. I felt like a new man. In October 2019, Mr. G. stated that he could help with my bad back, which I had been suffering with for over 15 years. He operated on me on November 1st, 2019, and, to date, I am already feeling much better. Mr. G. is the most amazing surgeon you could wish to meet. I cannot praise him any higher, One of life's good guys. Any body reading this, will feel safe and contented in the hands of Mr. G. and his team.

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15th December 2019


I have recently undergone a medical procedure with Mr Gnanalingham. The care I received was amazing. My dignity and privacy was respected at all times. The medical team were caring, professional and diligent throughout. They were very reassuring and put me at my ease each step of the way. I felt completely confident and safe in their hands. I would highly recommend their first class provision to anyone considering treatment.

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15th December 2019


I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Gnanalingham for the care, support and advice that he had given to me over the last few months. I was unable to walk unaided on my first visit but,, I am now mobile thanks to the treatment he recommended. Thanks also go to his Secretary, Vaani, for her patience and attention to detail which was greatly appreciated. I would have no hesitation in recommending Mr G to anyone requiring a first class Neurosurgeon.

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15th December 2019


I met Mr Gnanalingham a few months ago when I was suffering with severe back pain and generaI wide spread aches and pains. This was arranged through his secretary Vaani who was friendly, caring and very quick to respond I found Mr Gnanalingham to be kind, personable and a very good listener. His letter to my GP was the most thorough and accurate summary of my situation. Over the years I have tried many therapies such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, Bowen technique, massage, rheumatology just to name a few, never really knowing what was wrong with me or where to turn next. Mr Gnanalingham was highly recommended. He arranged some MR scans so he could see what was going on, he could then see that there was no need for me to have surgery so I was offered the steroid injections which I am considering. It was reassuring to have a diagnosis, explanation and given choices to allow me to move forward. I would strongly recommend him and his team for being thorough, attentive and Excellent. They provide a smooth, fast, professional and stress free service.

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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.

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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