Mr Shyamsunder Kolvekar
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Mr Shyamsunder Kolvekar is a globally-renowned consulant cardiothoracic surgeon based in central London. He specialises in coronary arterial bypass grafting, valve repair and aortic valve replacement alongside chest wall deformities and lung cancer. He privately practices at The Harley Street Clinic, Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital and The Royal Free London Hospital Private Patients. He also works at The Wellington Hospital.
He is an internationally-recognised surgeon for the adult NUSS procedure that treats pectus excavatum (a condition where the breastbone is sunken into the chest). Mr Kolvekar prides himself in innovative new techniques for this treatment, allowing for better pain control and reduced risk from surgery.
Other specialist interests of Mr Kolvekar include open beating-heart surgery, cardiac arrhythmias and minimally-invasive cardiac surgery. He is also interested in ischaemic pre-conditioning of the heart and has thoracic practice in pneumothorax and pleural effusion.
Mr Kolvekar is highly qualified and is a senior lecturer at University College London. He lectures and teaches the NUSS procedure and connate minimally invasive surgery to surgeons from across the world. He also has research published in various international peer-reviewed journals and books. Furthermore, he also the medical advisor for the BBC hit series Holby City, making sure all the terms and scenarios are correct.
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S S. Verified Patient
05/04/2024
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A phenomenal doctor who is clearly the best in his field. He’s also very kind and compassionate and genuinely cares about his patients. I have had several appointments over the years and he is reassuring, so knowledgeable, caring and very supportive. Highly recommend!
D. Verified Patient
30/12/2023
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This is not the surgeon that performed my knee replacement so I cannot leave feed back sorry
M A. Verified Patient
23/12/2023
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Mr Shyamsundar was professional, diligent & kind throughout the whole experience. I was very impressed by both him & his staff, who rate him highly.
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Many thanks Merry xmas
M S. Verified Patient
20/12/2023
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Couldn’t really have asked for better treatment
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Merry Xmas