Mr Shivakumar Shankar was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Shivakumar Shankar
2021-09-06
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6th September 2021
I had total knee replacement by Mr Shankar at the Brentwood Spire on 9th July and cannot praise him, and the surgical and nursing teams at the Spire enough for their skills, courtesy and kindness.
Mr Shivakumar Shankar
2021-09-05
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5th September 2021
A very caring consultant, made sure he explained everything fully and both he and Springfield hospital were very understanding and efficient and comfortable during my stay for a total knee replacement.
Ten weeks post operation and I am able to return to playing golf and going walking with friends. Driving my car and going up and downstairs is no problem. Exercise is key, I think for recovery and I will continue exercising and walking for the next few months at least.
Mr Shivakumar Shankar
2021-08-31
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31st August 2021
Dr Shankar was recommended to me by my GP following several years of physio under the NHS for the arthritus in my right hip. I had a total hip replacement (self financed) undertaken by Dr Shankar at Spires Hartswood Hospital and can confirm that in all my dealings with both the hospital and Dr Shankar my treatment has been first class. All details concerning the operation were fully explained to me by Dr Shankar including any possible set backs that could occur, but thankfully did not. My operation was undertaken on 18 May 2021 as a computer navigated Metha total hip replacement and I have not looked back since then. Since the operation and my returning home to recuperate I have not had any pain or infection, the physio sessions at Hartswood were extremely helpful and I am now back to my normal routine of swimming each morning and going to the gym 5 days a week. I would thoroughly recommend Dr Shankar and all his team.
Mr Shivakumar Shankar
2021-07-11
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11th July 2021
I was referred by my GP to have an x-ray as I was experiencing a lot of discomfort in my hips and the MRI results showed I had osteoarthritis in my hips and back. However, four years later after having an operation on one hip, for the other, I was referred to and contacted by Mr Shankar at King George's Hospital regarding the other. He advised, I required a hip replacement, he explained due to Covid there may be a delay for the operation. Fortunately, there was a small delay and as soon as operations were allowed to continued at the hospital I was informed of the date and time and the procedure was carried out. After the surgery, during my recovery which involved a telephoned consultation due to Covid as well as a follow up appointment at the hospital Mr Shankar explained in detail the procedure he preformed and the difference between the two. Even though I have had my other hip replaced this one felt different. Mr Shankar has been very professional he took the time to put my mind at ease and explained the situation to my level of understanding and answered my questions. I am very pleased with my operation, recovery and as a result I am feeling much better and now able to return to normal activities, enjoy long walking exercises and going back to work. Thank you, Mr Shankar for your expertise, for improving my quality of life, showing compassion, caring and being resentful. Furthermore, I was a little hesitant because of Covid about undergoing my procedure at the hospital but all went well because of the procedures, checks and precautions in place. As a result, the team as a whole at the hospital were fantastic from the minute I came into the hospital, showing care, respect, I felt safe and I am extremely grateful.
Mrs G.
Mr Shivakumar Shankar
2021-06-28
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28th June 2021
After being referred by my GP to see Mr Shankar re pain in my left knee, I was sent for MRI scan which revealed I had torn meniscus, I was then contacted by Mr Shankar who advised I would require minor key hole surgery , knee arthroscopy to smooth out the meniscus, because of Covid situation, the proposed date of surgery was delayed but as soon as this gs started to open up I was contacted and advise a date for Mr Shankar to proceed with the procedure, since all has been done, the pain has diminished and nearly full movement of my knee has been regained, before, during and after my procedure Mr Shankar has explained fully what would be and has been done and always felt comfortable with the treatment received, thank you Mr Shankar to you and your team for the help and treatment received, regards Dave Ambler
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
I am a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with special interest in Computer navigation assisted and Robotic Hip and knee replacement. I routinely perform knee arthroscopic procedures, knee cartilage reconstruction procedures including PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injection.
I work as a NHS consultant at Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospital. My work is based at Queens Hospital, Romford and King George Hospital, Good Mayes.
I obtained my higher surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics on the North East Thames and London Deanery on the prestigious Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) rotation.
I trained in University hospitals like RNOH and the Great Ormond Street Hospital. I obtained trauma training at one of the London’s major trauma centre, the Royal London Hospital. I also obtained training in various district general hospitals in London and Essex.
I am Fellowship trained. My UK fellowships were the prestigious RNOH, Stanmore lower limb arthroplasty fellowship.
Armed with evidence of innovation in the form of computed assisted and robotic lower limb arthroplasty to aid provision of best outcomes for my arthroplasty patients, I completed my fellowship at The Golden Jubilee Hospital, Glasgow in computer navigation assisted hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship.
To further my experience, I completed a travelling fellowship in Germany in Rummelsberg in the reputed unit of Professor Wagner with experience in anterior approach hip arthroplasty. I have clinical and academic links with the unit
My additional leadership roles in my NHS hospital are
Infection lead for Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics: Current lead supervising and working with multidisciplinary team for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of surgical site infections in elective and trauma patients
Clinical Audit Lead for Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics: Currently supervise all the clinical audit projects in the department
Clinical Lead for neck of femur and femur fractures management : Supervise timely management to provide best quality of patient care for these vulnerable group of patients
I have published in peer review journals and presented in many international and national orthopaedic conferences.I am a reviewer of original articles in Indian journal of Orthopaedics.
Further to my mandatory qualifications of MRCS, FRCSEd (Tr & Orth), I have completed my MSc (Tr &Orth) from the University College of London. I have also completed a formal Diploma in Computer assisted Orthopaedic surgery.
I use computer navigated and robotic surgery, which increases the accuracy of hip and knee replacement surgery further to improve the longevity of the artificial joint. My expertise in the computer navigation technology improves the functional outcome of my hip and knee replacement patients.
Areas of interest
Computer navigated Total Hip Replacement;
Computer navigated Total Knee Replacement;
Partial (Uni-Compartmental) knee Replacement;
Robotic arthroplasty surgery
Knee arthroscopy (Keyhole) surgery;
Knee Meniscal Repairs;PRP injections;
Knee cartilage reconstruction
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