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Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan

Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sutton Coldfield, B75 7BU

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24 years of experience
Verified profile
24 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.94

39 patient reviews

2 professional endorsements

4.95
Overall Experience
4.95
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.92
Explanation

35 recommendations for:

Carpal Tunnel Decompression(11)
Hand & Wrist Surgery(5)
Hand Problems(4)
Other(15)

Recent patient review

05 Dec 2023

Mr Shyamalan was friendly, kind and made me feel at ease.

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About

Mr Shyamalan (Shyam) is an Orthopaedic Hand, Wrist and Elbow sugeon based at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and holds private hand and wrist clinics in Birmingham, Solihull, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

He specialises in hand and wrist surgery, with expertise in treatment for Dupuytren's, Carpal Tunnel, Ganglions, complex nerve procedures, soft tissue hand trauma including tendon, nerve and arterial repair, arthritis work, and joint replacement and wrist arthroscopy.

He is also highly skilled in elbow and shoulder surgery, and treats tennis elbow and golfers elbow.

Mr Shyamalan's aim is to offer an individualised, expert service in the management of hand and wrist conditions, with due consideration given to both surgical and non-surgical options.

Conditions treated:

  • Carpal tunnel
  • Trigger finger
  • Arthritis
  • Cubital tunnel
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfers elbow
  • Scaphoid injury
  • Hand and wrist fractures
  • Nerve injury
  • Lumps, bumps and soft tissue surgery
  • Sports injury and trauma

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression (31%)
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery (14%)
  • Hand Problems (11%)
  • Finger Joint Replacement (9%)
  • Hand Pain (6%)
  • Others (29%)

Subspecialties
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Sports Injury

All conditions and treatments
  • Hand Problems
  • Hand Pain
  • Arthritis (Elbow)
  • Arthritis (Wrist)
  • Elbow Instability
  • Elbow Stiffness
  • Fracture (Broken Bone)
  • Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
  • Hand Deformities
  • Hand Extensor Tendon Injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Finger Joint Replacement
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • Video Consultation
  • Arthroscopy
  • Joint Fusion (Hand)
  • Joint Fusion (Wrist)
  • Joint Injection
  • PRP Treatment
  • Rheumatoid Hand Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4634038


Qualifications

Education:

  • Royal Free Hospital - MBBS - 1999

Memberships:

  • Royal College of Surgeons England

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Simply Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Vitality Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Saga Insurance
  • health-on-line
  • April
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • Groupama
  • Legal & General
  • Healix
  • WPA
  • CS Healthcare
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • General Medical
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Four Points Assistance

Location

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The Vesey Private Hospital

4.88
(333)
Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B75 7BU
Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B75 7BU
Monday
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Tuesday
13:30 - 15:30
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4.84
(272)
Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG
Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG
Monday
18:30 - 20:30
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Thursday
14:00 - 16:00
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4.86
(262)
Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, CV32 6RW
Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, CV32 6RW
Monday
08:00 - 10:00
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4.8
(255)
Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B74 3UP
Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B74 3UP
Monday
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Tuesday
17:00 - 20:30
Wednesday
08:00 - 12:30
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4.89
(187)
Available
1 Damson Parkway, Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B91 2PP
1 Damson Parkway, Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B91 2PP
Monday
15:00 - 18:00
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Wednesday
16:00 - 18:00
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17:00 - 20:00
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233 Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B75 6DX
233 Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B75 6DX
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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Reviews

All reviews(39)
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Carpal Tunnel Decompression (10)
Hand & Wrist Surgery (5)
Hand Problems (4)
Finger Joint Replacement (2)
Ganglion Cyst Removal (2)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

39 reviews

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Mr Shyamalan was friendly, kind and made me feel at ease.

05 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Carpal Tunnel Decompression

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Shyamalan was great explained the procedure and didn't mess around getting the procedure done. was quick and very professional.

29 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Skin Tags

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Fantastic consultant highly expertise and great manner.

29 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hand Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very friendly and knowledgeable.

28 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cyst Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Shyamalan is very kind and considerate. He put me totally at ease and carried out the procedure on my hand in a skilful and professional manner. Together with his friendly and helpful co worker, what was anticipated as a rather worrying experience, turned out to be a very pleasant afternoon.

20 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ganglion Cyst Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I was made to feel very welcome, he explained everything clearly and concisely. I would definitely recommend him.

19 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hand Problems
Hand Pain
Carpal Tunnel Decompression

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very friendly and explained the whole process

08 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Video Consultation
Hand & Wrist Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very calm and understanding person. Explained the procedure and was very caring. Put me at ease throughout the time I was with him. Second time I have been seen by him. Trust him explicitly.

14 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hand & Wrist Surgery
Hand Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

His approach gives you confidence in his ability to perform and calms any lingering doubts. Procedure was of course completed successfully.

14 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Carpal Tunnel Decompression

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Friendly approach and excellent communication throughout,quelling any nerves.

25 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Carpal Tunnel Decompression

Reply from Gunaratnam Shyamalan

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30 Apr 2023
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Endorsements

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Orthopaedic Surgery (2)
Carpal Tunnel Decompression (1)
Finger Joint Replacement (1)

2 endorsements

Mr Shyamalan is a very experienced surgeon with extensive experience and knowledge of plastic surgery within the NHS and private sector.

23 Nov 2023
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dr Anand Kanani

Paediatrics
Is a colleague

Hand surgeon

27 Apr 2020
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Finger Joint Replacement
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
+ 2 more

Mr Tarek ElGamal

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan's reviews like?

Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 39 reviews

What languages does Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan speak?

Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan speaks English

Where is Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan located?

Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan primarily practices at The Vesey Private Hospital, located at Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, B75 7BU
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What are Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan working hours?

Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan is working Monday (18:30 - 20:30, 08:00 - 10:00, 15:00 - 18:00), Tuesday (13:30 - 15:30, 17:00 - 20:30), Wednesday (08:00 - 12:30, 16:00 - 18:00), Thursday (14:00 - 16:00, 17:00 - 20:00)

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