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Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam

Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam

General Surgeon

Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7YU

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33 years of experience
Verified profile
33 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.94

198 patient reviews

3 professional endorsements

4.96
Overall Experience
4.91
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.95
Explanation

293 recommendations for:

Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery(88)
Gastric Bypass(22)
Inguinal Hernia(20)
Other(163)

Recent patient review

26 Mar 2024

He was very reassuring and detailed in explaining what the situation and what I could expect...

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About

Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam is a Consultant specialising in General Surgery with an interest in gastrointestinal surgery and weight loss surgery. He has been working as a Consultant for Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust since 2007, and is a Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant upper GI surgeon at Imperial College, London. He is the Clinical Lead and Cancer Leadfor upper GI Surgery for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

He qualified in Medicine in 1991 from the University of Madras in India, before moving to the UK where he undertook his surgical training in the West Midlands at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. He worked in the Liver Transplantation unit for a year before completing the intercollegiate speciality examination and being awarded his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST).

Mr Jambulingam is highly experienced in all aspects of bariatric surgery, including insertion of intragastric balloons, gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic gastric banding. He has completed a number of bariatric training courses across Europe which has allows him to perfect his surgical skills and deliver his best performance at the Obesity Centre for Research at his current consultant post.

His areas of interest include esophago-gastric surgery covering acid reflux disease, hiatus hernia repair, achalasia cardia and fundoplication, and he regularly performs esophagectomies and gastrectomies for malignant tumours.

He delivers bariatric surgical services at the Obesity Centre for research at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and enters his data regularly on the National Bariatric Surgery registry (NBSR). He attended bariatric training courses in Hull, Taunton, Bruges in Belgium, UPMC - Pittsburgh and Rotterdam. He is an experienced bariatric surgeon who performs insertion of intragastric balloons (Obera), Obalon, laparoscopic gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and revisional bariatric surgery. He was an invited speaker for the Sleeve gastrectomy course at IFSO, Montreal 2014.

His special interest is oesophago-gastric surgery which includes the management of acid reflux disease in the form of laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair, fundoplication, paraoesophageal hernia repair and achalasia cardia. He has visited the Cancer Institute Hospital and the National Cancer centre in Tokyo and the Division of Thoracic and Foregut surgery at UPMC Pittsburgh on an AUGIS travelling Fellowship. He performs minimally invasive oesophagectomies (MIO) and gastrectomies for cancers and for excision GIST tumors.Apart from surgery he has an interest in medical education. He has completed his Post graduate Diploma in Medical Education at University of Cardiff. He is a Clinical and Educational supervisor for core and Specialty Trainees in general surgery. He is an examiner for the MBBS exams for UCL medical students. He is an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons and is an instructor for the Basic Surgical Skills (BSS), Higher Surgical Skills (HSS) and Care of the critically ill surgical patient (CRISP) courses.

He was awarded the prestigious Robert H Sage Award (best HST) 2000 - 2001 by University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust. Selly Oak. and the Glory of India Award 2009 India International Friendship Society


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery (30%)
  • Gastric Bypass (8%)
  • Inguinal Hernia (7%)
  • Gastric Balloon (6%)
  • Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery (5%)
  • Others (44%)

Subspecialties
  • Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Hernia
  • Obesity
  • Weight Loss
  • Gallstones
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Appendicitis
  • Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Bile Duct Diseases
  • Biliary Cancer
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery
  • Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
  • Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Gastric Sleeve
  • Gastric Banding
  • Acid Reflux Surgery
  • Gallstone Surgery
  • Endoscopy (OGD)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4447025


Qualifications

Medical Qualifications and Fellowships:

  • MB BS 1991 University of Madras
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  • MS General Surgery / University of Madras / 1994
  • Masters in Surgery
  • FRCS Clinical Surgery in General / RCS Edinburgh / 1996
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgery
  • FRCS (General Surgery) / Intercollegiate Speciality Board, RCS Edinburgh / 2004
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education / University of Cardiff / 2014

Professional Memberships:

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
  • Member of the Association of Upper GI Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (AUGIS)
  • Member of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgical Society (BOMSS)
  • Member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • Member of British Hernia Society (BHS)
  • Member of British Obesity Surgery Patient Association (BOSPA)
  • Member of NACT

languages spoken
  • English
  • Tamil
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £120

insurers
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Norwich Union
  • WPA
  • The Exeter
  • Aviva Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Legal & General
  • Simply Health
  • Groupama
  • Vitality Health
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Healix
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Saga Insurance

Location

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OSD Healthcare

4.82
(3236)
Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU
Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU
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4.87
(576)
Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
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18:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 12:00
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4.86
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Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
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4.83
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Hatfield Avenue Hatfield business Park, Hatfield, United Kingdom, AL10 9UA
Hatfield Avenue Hatfield business Park, Hatfield, United Kingdom, AL10 9UA
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4.51
(185)
Robert & Lisa Sainsbury Wing, Du Cane Road, London, United Kingdom, W12 0HS
Robert & Lisa Sainsbury Wing, Du Cane Road, London, United Kingdom, W12 0HS
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08:00 - 09:00
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4.77
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Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ
Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ
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13:00 - 15:00
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Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ
Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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Monday
18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
18:00 - 21:00
Thursday
19:00 - 21:00
Friday
19:00 - 21:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Sunday
09:00 - 12:00

Reviews

All reviews(198)
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Last 7 days
Last 30 days
Last 6 months
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Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery (88)
Gastric Bypass (22)
Gastric Balloon (19)
Inguinal Hernia (17)
Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery (12)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

198 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was very reassuring and detailed in explaining what the situation and what I could expect to happen. He accommodated to my needs regarding my consultation appointments and referral. Overall I am very satisfied with the experience I had and will always recommend him and Spire Hospital.

26 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallstone Surgery
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thanks for your comments

27 Mar 2024

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very attentive and explained the procedure in great detail. Always felt reassured in his care.

22 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
Hiatus Hernia Surgery

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thank you

27 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Explained the procedure thoroughly. Extremely quick surgery date. Answered all questions.

21 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallstone Surgery
Gallstones

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thanks for your positive comments

27 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Was referred by my GP to Spire Harpenden for a suspected hernia, as I could not get an ultrasound on the NHS. My health insurer gave me a list of approved consultants and Mr Jambuligam had one;ine booking and evening slots within a few days. Mr Jambulingham is really excellent, friendly manner, very professional and thorough. He referred me for an ultrasound with a very specific ultrasound technician who was also excellent and very thorough, taking extra time to check other possible conditions when no obvious hernia was visible. Overall, great service, the follow-up was prompt and reassuring. I did not have a hernia in the end, but Mr Jambulingam took time to check on my health and the pain and offered other specialists to help with next steps. Overall excellent and I highly recommend Mr Jambulingham.

20 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thank you Pleased with your positive experience

27 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found Mr Jambalingham very professional but also very patient about explaining any queries. Very pleased with the results of my surgery. He also seemed genuinely pleased at how well I have recovered. .

08 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mini Gastric Bypass
Niseen's Fundoplication

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thanks for your comments

27 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I was nervous of having the operation but it was explained in a way that gave me confidence in the proceedure and pleased all options were given and its comforting that if i do have any further complications i can be refered back hopefully that will not be the case .

26 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia
Inguinal Hernia

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thank you

27 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Clear, professional and has done great job, very minimal scarring

26 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thanks for your comments

27 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Jambulingam was extremely professional and reassuring from our first meeting and made me feel comfortable from the get do , couldn’t have felt more happy with my treatment .

30 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
Inguinal Hernia

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thanks for your comments

27 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Brilliant surgeon who explained everything and was friendly and made me feel relaxed. Great sense of humour and loves cricket. Top man , can’t say thank you enough.

08 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endoscopy (OGD)
Gastroscopy
Oesophageal Cancer

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thank you

27 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Really lovely, funny man, seemed to knob what he was doing and gave me no doubt everything was going to go well. Best surgeon ever!

23 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gastric Bypass

Reply from Periyathambi Jambulingam

Thanks for your comments Much appreciated

27 Mar 2024
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Inguinal Hernia (3)
Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery (3)
Hernia Repair (Keyhole) (3)
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (3)

3 endorsements

Mr Jambulingam is an excellent surgeon. His bedside manner and patient approach is very good and he puts patients at ease. I work with him regularly doing complex cancer cases together and I cannot speak highly enough about his surgical skills.

28 Aug 2020
Endorsed for
Gallstones
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
General Surgery
+ 9 more

Mr Prasad Kothari

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Is a colleague

As a specialist hip surgeon seeing patients with groin pain, I do have to refer some patients for hernias to Jambu. He is always very knowledgeable and thorough with his patients.

28 Aug 2020
Endorsed for
Gallstones
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
General Surgery
+ 7 more

Mr Yegappan Kalairajah

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

I can recommend Periyathambi Jambolingam as an excellent surgeon for the above conditions and procedures. I have known him for 15 years.

28 Aug 2020
Endorsed for
Gallstones
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
General Surgery
+ 8 more

Mr Owen Owens

Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam's reviews like?

Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 198 reviews

What languages does Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam speak?

Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam speaks English and Tamil

Where is Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam located?

Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam primarily practices at OSD Healthcare, located at Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU
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What are Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam working hours?

Mr Periyathambi Jambulingam is working Monday (18:00 - 21:00, 18:00 - 20:00), Tuesday (19:00 - 21:00), Wednesday (13:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 21:00), Thursday (08:00 - 09:00, 19:00 - 21:00), Friday (19:00 - 21:00), Saturday (08:00 - 12:00, 08:00 - 12:00), Sunday (09:00 - 12:00)

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