Mr Mano Shanmuganathan

Written by a carer at Royal Victoria Hospital

Its hard to put into words how glad we are to have met Mano Shanmuganathan... we first met in April 2016 when my son was rushed to the Royal Victoria hospital after a CT scan found a brain tumour. He was 2.5 years old and we presumed this tumour would kill our son. After an MRI and meeting with Mano we had such a weight lifted from us as he helped us understand what was going to happen next... he promised us he would help our son and thats exactly what he did. The tumour was found on the Fri and a biopsy happened on the Mon... An all day surgery which saved our childs life! He managed to remove most of the tumour and gave us all hope. Again in April 2018 Mano informed us the tumour had started to grow again and he operated again on Ryan and thankfully removed ALL of the residual tumour. Even now we cant beleive Ryan has a full chance at life again. At 5 years old Ryan knows Mano saved his life and took the naughty thing in his brain away. As a family we will forever be grateful for the work, time and effort he has put into helping our son. He is also the most pleasant and humble man, visiting regualrly in the ward and remembering Ryan personally meant so much to us.

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Written by a carer at Royal Victoria Hospital

Mr Mano Shanmuganathan is an absolute hero in my families eyes . He removed a brain tumour from my son kelvin back in June 2017 without him my son wouldn’t be here right now. We could never thank him enough for everything he’s done and still doing for our son. I trust this man 100 percent. He’s my sons hero. Thank you so so much from the bottom of our hearts.

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Written by a carer at Royal Victoria Hospital

My 13yr old daughter was diagnosed with a spinal cord tumour by Dr Shanmuganathan (Mano) at the end of June 2017. From our very first consultation it was clear we were in great hands. He is clearly passionate about his vocation and treated us both with the utmost compassion, understanding and explained to us exactly what would be involved with surgery and what to expect afterwards. What struck me most was how he always spoke to My daughter first, explained everything to her in terms she would understand. As a thirteen year old this approach formed an integral part of her recovery. When her tumour was diagnosed as cancerous she trusted Mano 100% that he would always be open and honest with her and was reassured that she was fully involved in her care. This gave her such a positive outlook and she just knew she was in great hands. Mano’s surgical skill, kind nature, fabulous communication and huge smile goes a long way when you are dealing with what should have been a traumatic experience for a 13yr old. As a mother I owe him so much and I am so grateful for his top class care of my daughter. He’s a very special man and I’m eternally grateful for the difference he has made in our lives.

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Written by a patient at Royal Victoria Hospital

My consultant and surgeon was Dr Mano Shanmuganathan. I found him to be a very honest and caring man and an excellent surgeon. 5 stars all round. Thank you Mano for some needed quality in my life again.

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Written by a patient at Royal Victoria Hospital

I've had ongoing issues with my neck, shoulder and arm after a being knocked off my bicycle. Over 8 years and more appointments, GPs, doctors, MRIs, physio, medication I was at the end of my tether. It felt as if I had to convince doctors something was wrong with me as none could show any sort of proof of an issue. Just lots of speculation. After a more recent accident I was referred to Dr. Mano Shanmuganathan. Our first appointment was short but he put me at ease immediately. I had a new MRI within a few days and a follow up a few days after that. So in all within two weeks I have an answer. At our follow up he spoke plainly and friendly - to the point. He started ruling out the big nasties and asked if it was out of turn, which it wasn't, to suggest that I had felt I was in a position of trying to convince him I had an issue. Without ever saying so he knew. I'm pleased to say we have a plan of action and options on the table. I've felt so let down and annoyed over the years I couldn't stop smiling when I left. Sure I have an issue, but at least I know what we're dealing with now and no longer have to fight my corner. Worth every penny and more!

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