Mr Paul Thiruchelvam was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.

 

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Written by a private patient at King Edward VII Hospital
6th April 2024


The care given by Mr Thiruchelvam and his team has been exemplary throughout my treatment. I had several biopsy's to gauge the size of the tumor, non of which confirmed the full extend however due to Mr Thiruchelvam experience and expertise, he was able to remove all of the cancerous tissue. The after care from his administrative & nursing teams was equally attentive and knowledgeable. The level of care and attention to detail continues with the follow up scans and check up's. His level of care from the beginning gave me the reassurance to continue with the rest of my cancer treatment. It felt like he was my anchor in the storm that was my cancer treatments and the fall out from them.

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital
15th March 2024


Having been diagnosed with breast cancer, I was very scared and unsure of what to expect but from the first time I met with Doctor Paul Thiruchelvam I felt comfortable and completely at ease. He clearly explained my options and the procedure I'd eventually undergo. He listened to my worries and answered all of my questions when it came to having surgery after treatment. He is an outstanding and professional surgeon who goes above and beyond in his work. My result following the surgery is tremendous, I couldn't have asked for better. I wouldn't change a thing about Dr Thiruchelvam's clinic and have my complete trust in one of the country's best surgeons. I would also like to thank his team for being so caring and supportive during this difficult time for me. I can't thank his team enough for their continued dedication, compassion and support.

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Written by a private patient at King Edward VII Hospital
12th March 2024


Dr Thiruchelvam and his team have given me exellent care. I felt safe and understood what was happening and why throughout my treatment process. He was very detailed and pedantic with the level of scanning I had and in the preparation for my surgery which was very reassuring, I felt in good hands. I fully trusted that I was going to get the best result possible going into my surgery.

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Written by a private patient at The London Clinic
4th March 2024


I was referred to Mr. Paul Thiruchelvam after my breast cancer diagnosis. After reviewing my biopsy results, I had a telephone consult with him on a Sunday evening, which demonstrated from the onset that he was going to be dedicated to my care. I also knew from that consult that I was going to be in exceptional care and confident in his expertise. A day later, I met with Mr. Thiruchelvam in person. He guided me in a thoroughly professional, informative and thoughtful manner. He reassured me that the cancer I had was treatable, but I would be facing surgery. Thereafter, I had many but necessary scans to properly diagnose the cancer. Each of the scans and follow up meetings were organised by his PA Michelle Wright, and was appreciative that she reflected that same high level of professionalism and diligence that had been set forth by Mr. Thiruchelvam. Ultimately, I had a left breast mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Mr. Thiruchelvam successfully removed the cancer. He also removed lymph nodes which did not show signs of the cancer spreading. Mr Thiruchelvam collaborates with a top notch multidisciplinary team, from breast nurses to specialist consultants, who would be instrumental in my care from surgery and after. At present, I am six months post op and consider myself extremely lucky to be under his care. I am grateful for his commitment, his skill, his dedicated team and the positive impact he has had on my health and well being. The cancer journey can be challenging and stressful but having the security of a wholly dedicated health care team makes all the difference. I highly recommend Mr. Paul Thiruchelvam.

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital
22nd February 2024


Dr Theruchelvan was terrific. Very approachable and explained everything very carefully. He and his team were very efficient and made it easy to trust the process.

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Profile

Paul is a Consultant Breast and Reconstructive Surgeon at Imperial College NHS Trust and an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery at Imperial College, London.

He graduated from Imperial College in 2000 and undertook his Surgical Training in North West Thames, during which time he rotated through the breast units at Imperial College and The Royal Marsden. He completed his surgical training as a National Oncoplastic Group (TIG) fellow at the Nottingham Breast Institute, where he undertook research mapping the anatomy of chest wall perforator flaps (LICAP & LTAPs) in partial and total breast reconstruction.

Paul has undertaken travelling fellowships to the MD Anderson, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centers, and was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship in 2016, visiting the United States and Japan to observe the use of axillary reverse mapping (ARM) and Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach (LYMPHA) in primary lymphoedema prevention. Paul is actively involved in lymphedema prevention and surveillance.

As a member of the member of the expert panel on breast cancer related lymphoedema, he was involved in drafting best practice guidelines for the American Society of Breast Surgeons. He is the current Chair of oncoplastic breast surgery for the American College of Surgeons and the and serves on the oncoplastic faculty for the American Society of Breast Surgeons and teaches on Surgical Techniques for the Prevention and Management of Lymphedema for the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Paul received his PhD in Molecular Oncology from Imperial College in 2010, under supervision from Professors Simak Ali, Laki Buluwela and Charles Coombes. He was awarded the first joint clinical research fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons and Cancer Research:UK to fund his research. He is actively involved in clinical trials, including the multi-centre PRADA trial.