Mr Krishna Vemulapalli was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.

 

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Written by a patient at Spire Hartswood Hospital
24th January 2018


I have had pain in my foot for some years, and have had a variety of diagnosis from physios, podiatrists and my GP (who without looking at me told me it was probably diabetes). My physio recommended I go to Mr Vemulapalli. He listened to me, took me seriously, made a correct diagnosis and recommended treatment that has left me pain free for the first time in years. Thank you.

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Written by a patient at Queen's Hospital
15th January 2018


A very thorough and considerate consultant who takes time to discuss issues and take on board patient concerns about injury and treatment.

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Written by a patient at Queen's Hospital
14th January 2018


Mr Vemulapalli is my consultant orthopaedic surgeon and following an operation for a calcaneal osteotomy and tendon transfer in July 2017 (follow ups still ongoing) I can honestly say that in my opinion Mr Vemulapalli is first rate. Mr 'V' is committed and trustworthy and has the ability to instil confidence - particularly when discussing the pros and cons of the 'problem' and the pros and cons of surgery/treatment. This can be (and most often is) a very anxious time, but Mr 'V' has a 'humane' touch and in spite of the obvious pressures and draw on resources Mr V's approach is always one of respect and understanding and he is always able to 'give some time' to listen to concerns. Although I cannot say that I enjoyed the experience of the operation and being hospitalised (albeit for a very short time) Mr V was able to make the experience more bearable by his professionalism and kindly manner.

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Written by a patient at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
11th January 2018


Mr Vemulapalli reconstructed two of my toes which were quite bent due to arthritis in one and a dislocation in the other. I found Mr Vemulapalli to be an excellent surgeon, very caring and very friendly and approachable in his manner. He went the extra mile to do anything to help me in ways that no other Consultant would do. This was most appreciated. I had other conditions which effected me at the same time and he recommended other very good consultants at the hospital to help me in these areas. In my particular experience, I feel that he is totally focused in finding the best solution for his patients. He is a wonderful surgeon and a most caring person.

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Written by a patient at Spire Hartswood Hospital
1st January 2018


I have suffered from pain in my feet everyday for years this was getting worse and after numerous trips to my GP I I was misdiagnosed and dismissed. So I seeked out private help and mr Vemulapalli diagnosed me with substantial arthritus in both big toe joints. A complaint which is unusual for someone of my age. After two successful operations I am now completely pain free. I am so grateful to mr Vemulapalli, in my opinion he is a top surgeon and his bedside manner is impeccable.

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Profile

Mr Krishna Vemulapalli is an Orthopaedic Consultant at Barking Havering & Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust. His NHS practice is at King George Hospital in Goodmayes and at Queens Hospital in Romford, Essex, where he specialises in foot and ankle surgery and Orthopaedic surgery for children. He is also Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University, London


His qualifications are MBBS, FRCS,  FRCS (Tr & Orth). After graduation, Krishna Vemulapalli started basic surgical training in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and then completed his higher surgical training at The Royal London Hospital and the  Percivall Pott Rotation.


He undertook further specialist training in foot and ankle surgery at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital  and in children's Orthopaedic surgery at the Royal London Hospital. He was awarded the Ilizarov Travelling Fellowship by Smith and Nephew, which took him to Kurgan in Russia.


As well as keeping up-to-date with the latest and most effective forms of treatment in trauma and Orthopaedics, he teaches surgeons in various practical Orthopaedic and FRCS examination courses. He has organised several educational courses namely

1) Queens FRCS( Tr &Ortho) Clinical Course
2) Ponseti Course for Club feet
3) Queens MRCS Mock Exam course
4) Orthopaedic &Trauma Course for Accident &Emergency
5) Foot and Ankle Cadaveric course

He is passionate about teaching and was instrumental in getting the Queens Hospital 'Training Hospital of the Year 2014' for Trauma and Orthopaedics in Royal London Rotation and 2nd Runner up Training Hospital of the Year for Stanmore rotation

His teaching/ training & patient care was recognised and has won/nominated following awards.
1) BHR- Star of the Month December 2012
2) BHR Star of the Year-2013- Runner-up
3) Nominated for BHRT Staff Pride award for Outstanding Patient Care-2013
4) Nominated for BHRT Staff Pride Award for Inspirational Leader-2013
5) Nominated for ‘Trainer of the Year 2014’- Royal London Rotation
6) Professional Excellence Award from Telugu NRI Forum @ British Parliament-2014
7) Winner of the Trainer of the Year 2015’- Percivall Pott Rotation
8) Nominated for Trainer of the Year 2015- British Orthopaedic Trainee Association
9) Winner of Highly Commended Clinical Supervisor of the Year -PGMDE- UCL partners 2016
10)Nominated for ‘Trainer of the Year 2016- Royal London Rotation
11) Nominated for Trainer of the year 2018- Royal London Rotation
12) Nominated for ‘I made a difference’ for BHRT May 2019
13) Awarded ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by www.iwantgreatcare.org 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022 & 2023
14) Nominated for the Trainer of the Year 2021 Stanmore Rotation( 2nd Runner up)
15) Nominated for the Trainer of the Year 2021 Pott Rotation (Runner up)
16) Elected for the BOFAS Educational Committee

Mr Vemulapalli, as a clinical lead, is the Chief Architect of BONES week (BHRUT Orthopaedics NHS Elective Surgery) Project which is a pioneer NHS High Volume week performing 135 Hip & Knee arthoplasties and 85-day cases in a week in October 2020.
This project has been described as ‘Exemplary’ by the RCS president in British Parliament as well as example of delivering the elective service in the February 2022 NHS report. (https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2022/02/C1466-delivery-plan-for-tackling-the-covid-19-backlog-of-elective-care.pdf)


Although Krishna Vemulapalli manages all general trauma and orthopaedic conditions, including hip and knee surgery, his specialist interests include simple and complex adult foot and ankle surgery, and paediatric (children's) orthopaedics.

Personal profile:
I am married and live locally in Essex. My wife is a GP and we are fortunate to have two lovely boys and a beautiful young daughter. My interests include playing cricket, reading, travelling, spending time with my family and experimenting with Indian cooking.