Mr Venkat Ramakrishnan areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Venkat Ramakrishnan is a highly experienced plastic surgeon with an international reputation for his work in microsurgical breast reconstruction. Practising at private clinics in Brentwood and Southend-on-Sea, Mr Ramakrishnan's specialist areas of interest include reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery, liposculpting and bodylifts, and cosmetic facial surgery.
Mr Ramakrishnan qualified in medicine from Madras College in 1983 and undertook extensive specialist training in Australia. In 2002 he was appointed to the post of Consultant Plastic surgeon at St. Andrews Centre for Plastic Surgery, Chelmsford, where he currently heads the Breast Reconstruction Service and carries out over 1,000 operations per year. Mr Ramakrishnan is known for his ability to put patients at ease and explain the reconstruction process clearly. This year he was recognised as one of the UK's leading breast reconstruction surgeons in the Daily Mail's Good Doctors guide.
In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Ramakrishnan is also visiting professor of plastic surgery at Anglia Ruskin University and course leader of a microsurgery fellowship which attacts fellows from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and India. His research currently focuses on outcomes after reconstructive breast surgery, and he regularly presents his work at national and international conferences.
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11/04/2024
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I felt exceptionally comfortable with Mr Ramakrishnan from assessment and throughout the process. I didn’t feel rushed or pressured. He kindly responded to all my queries and questions and has done a superb job. I’m delighted with the outcome and would definitely recommend him.
S L. Verified Patient
05/04/2024
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Dr Ramakrishnan is the best surgeon. So professional and kind, he knows exactly what he’s doing and puts you at ease. I had 100% faith in him. Dr Ramakrishnan and his team are amazing and I would highly recommend going to him.
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21/03/2024
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K G. Verified Patient
17/03/2024
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I was very pleased with the results and the care I was given throughout. I only reduced the wait time, as a couple of after care appointments ran late, by up to one hour.