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

 

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital
2nd November 2022


I was incredibly impressed with the thoroughness and knowledge of Dr Paul Thiruchelvam and his standard of care and follow up was excellent His warm welcome and re-assuring manner made it so easy for me to talk to him and he was very open to any questions I had. He explained my situation very well and this enabled me to make the right decision . Highly recommended.

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital
24th October 2022


I was very lucky to have Paul Thiruchelvam as my surgeon. He is experienced, skilled and reassuring. This was very reassuring with an underlying diagnosis of breast cancer requiring mammoplasty. I was able to discuss my concerns with him and he was open and honest in his responses. I would like to thank Paul and his team for their excellent care.

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Written by a private patient at King Edward VII Hospital
10th October 2022


From the first time I met Mr Thiruchelvam at Charing Cross Hospital and all though the pre-operation period and the operation itself (which I opted to have as a private patient) the care I received from him was impeccable. He is very easy to talk to and told me what my options were, and what the surgery and treatment would involve, clearly and empathetically. Doctors with his level of communication skills are not all that common. He was patient and careful throughout the whole process and, post operatively. I was able to go home the same day, have not had to use strong painkillers and am recovering well. It is obvious that he is extremely interested in his work and also has research interests, which I found reassuring, and I completely trusted him. The whole team both at Charing Cross and the King Edward VII hospital were excellent as was Mr Thiruchelvam's practice manager who ensured the various appointments went to plan and was very helpful in following up minor issues. I think it is also significant that the other staff, at both hospitals clearly liked and respected him.

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Written by a private patient at Charing Cross Hospital
9th October 2022


I have just completed breast cancer surgery with Mr Paul Thiruchelvam. My whole experience has been utterly amazing. After a rather daunting diagnosis in the NHS at Charing Cross Hospital, I telephoned Michelle (Paul's PA) on the same afternoon. From this point on I felt extremely well cared for. Michelle's efficient organisation of all my appointments meant that I did not, at any moment, feel panicked about being able to book all the scans, tests and surgery in as soon as possible. Amelia (Breast Nurse) has always been there, either on the phone, or at Edward VII, taking care of me, answering endless questions and calming any slight pre op nerves. Paul's approach to surgery was so thorough and considered that I felt extremely confident that I was in the best hands.

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital
1st October 2022


A huge thank you to Mr Paul Thiruchelvam and the breast cancer nurses who supported me along the way - Orla, Heather and Bernie. The team provided second to none care from when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer to post surgery. I felt Mr Thiruchelvam genuinely cared about the outcome and I always felt supported and assured that I was in safe hands. Paul took the time to take me through all of my options so I understood what was available to me and the benefits and risks to each procedure. I have had great results from the surgery itself - the cancer is out and the scarring is minimal. I am really happy with how my breasts look aesthetically too. It's been an absolute whirlwind of a ride and I am extremely grateful to Paul and the team for making everything happen so quickly, from the initial scans and testing to IVF and surgery - all within the space of a few months! And while it was a scary time, Paul and the breast cancer nurses made everything feel a little better.

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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.