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Mr Kumar Kunasingam
2020-02-19
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19th February 2020
I highly recommend Mr Kumar Kunasingam, Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon who performed keyhole surgery in day care, to remove a severe bunion from my right foot. The surgery was a great success. I’m now free of pain and deformity after many years of suffering. The small scars that continue to fade are now hardly noticeable and I can’t wait to wear pretty sandals on holiday.
The procedure meant a day in West Valley Hospital, Croydon, easier to get to than I first thought, easily accessed by road and rail with car parking and amazing reception staff to guide you to the hospital on the 9th Floor.
I walked out from the hospital late afternoon using the crutches provided and by 6.30 pm I was back home and able to go out and have dinner at my local restaurant. The after care instructions were clear and easy to follow and within days I was walking with only one crutch and in a few weeks none. From my first appointment for assessment through to surgery and post-op appointments, staff engagement with me was exceptional. Clinic reception were supportive to my family calling for updates and the brilliant nursing and clinical team took great care to ensure me and the small group of fellow patients were comfortable and well looked after.
Mr Kumar Kunasingam
2020-02-07
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7th February 2020
I felt a little apprehensive before my bunion surgery, as I have heard many stories about slow recovery and post op pain, discomfort etc.
Dr Kumar Kunasingham made me feel at ease from the word go. He listened to what I had to say and explained everything to me in great detail. I can honestly say I had very little pain after the op, he has done such a fantastic job that I love showing my "new" foot to all my family and friends. In fact I have already booked to have my other foot done.
I have already recommended this doctor and infact this clinic to friends and family and I will carry on doing so.
DR Kumar, you are a miracle worker and I can't thank you enough for the great job you have done.!
Mr Kumar Kunasingam
2020-01-23
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23rd January 2020
Very pleasant, listened well and explained what was going to happen
Mr Kumar Kunasingam
2020-01-23
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23rd January 2020
I saw Mr Kumar Kunasingam at Croydon university hospital last year and he explained the procedure he would be using to operate on my foot and toes. He was using minimally invasive keyhole surgery. The care I had from both Mr Kunasingam and his team was excellent and led to a full recovery and a ‘normal’ looking left foot! I am now awaiting an appointment for surgery to my right foot and look forward to an equally successful conclusion. Thanks.
Mr Kumar Kunasingam
2020-01-22
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22nd January 2020
So, I am at the start of my journey. I have 2 bunions, one particularly painful and leading a very active and hectic life, being immobilised for 6 weeks post op is not for me. I live in Leicester and work in London and found Mr Kunasingham by doing extensive research on the internet. I am not the easiest person to please but having had my initial consultation and pre op today, I am confident that, not only will Mr Kunasingham do a top quality job keyhole bunion procedure but more importantly I will be able to maintain my hectic lifestyle with hardly a hiccup.
The staff at the West Valley Hospital are professional, competent, friendly and welcoming. I have yet to set a date for my surgery but i am almost looking forward to it...
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
Mr Kunasingam grew up in Kent and trained in the South East of London and England. He is married with three children with whom he tries to make the most of any time outside work. He played college rugby and hockey to first team level and still plays club hockey when family time allows. His passion for sport nurtured his interest and qualification in Sports Medicine after completing his Medical and Orthopaedic training.
Medical and Surgical training -
Mr Kunasingam graduated in medicine from Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital known as United Medical and Dental Schools at the time with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Science in Experimental Pathology and Genetics.
After completing his house officer training in Tunbridge Wells he taught anatomy under Professor Harold Ellis at Guys, Kings and St Thomas’ medical school. He completed his basic surgical training in Sussex attaining his Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons England.
He was then selected for specialist registrar training through the London deanery and South East Thames attaining his Diploma in Orthopaedics from the University of Brighton and his Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons England.
Specialist training -
Mr Kunasingam underwent specialist foot and ankle fellowship training at several centres in Sydney Australia which included the treatment of elite athletes and minimally invasive surgical techniques. On return to the UK he did a second fellowship in trauma surgery at the Kings College London major trauma centre.
Mr Kunasingam took up a consultant post and set up the foot and ankle unit at Croydon University Hospital. His practice covers all aspects of foot and ankle surgery striving for excellence using evidence based methods. He is an exponent of minimally invasive surgery allowing the majority of his cases to be performed as day case procedures. Kumar strongly believes communication is the key to successful treatment and believes in involving them this experience.
Areas of interest
Foot; Ankle; Trauma; Sports; Sports medicine; Minimally Invasive Surgery; MIS; MICA; Minimally invasive chevron Akin; Arthoscopy; Ankle arthroscopy; Achilles; Bunion; Toes; Toe; Soft tissue ankle; Soft tissue foot; Flat foot; Flat foot reconstruction; Bunions; Hallux valgus; Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery; Minimally Invasive Ankle Surgery; Morton’s neuroma; Metatarsalgia; Plantar fasciitis; Ankle sprains, Key hole surgery; keyhole bunion; keyhole surgery Toe deformity corrections; Hammer toe; Mallet toe; Curly toe; Cartilage injuries; Ankle arthroscopy; Microfracture; OCD; Ankle fractures; Achilles; Achilles rupture; Achilles reconstruction; Achilles repair; Foot tendon injuries; Tendinopathy; Tendonitis; Tendonosis; Stress fracture; Foot arthritis; Ankle arthritis; Ankle fusion; Foot fusion; Foot fractures; Forefoot reconstruction; Foot reconstruction; Ankle pain; Foot pain; Sports injuries; Arthroscopy; Non-union fractures; Arthritis; Ankle surgery; Foot surgery; Peroneal tendon; Ankle tendon
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