Mr Paul Thiruchelvam

Written by a patient at The Harley Street Clinic

I was diagnosed with breast cancer just as we went into lockdown. It was obviously a huge shock, and I went straight into a panic and anxiety mode. My first contact was with Michelle, Mr Thiruchelvam’s secretary. She has been great with me from the start. Always keeping me informed, very patient with me (and my hundreds of emails), always on top of all appointments, very professional. And what was the most important to me, very empathic. From the first meeting with Mr Thiruchelvam I felt safe and comfortable, which was a huge deal for me. He was very approachable. He reassured me through out, explained very clearly each step, especially the surgical procedure. It really helped with my anxiety, knowing that I’m in very good hands. He is a very genuine man. From the cosmetic aspect, together with Dr Daniel Leff, they've done an amazing job! The surgery went as planned, with no huge pain afterwards. The whole team at Harley Street has been amazing, from the security guard, my day nurse Nagat, to the night nurse Michiko. Nurse Lisa San Martin has been great in keeping me calm and sane when my surgery had to be postponed the first time, due to my high temperature. Very dedicated and efficient team. I was very well looked after. Awaiting 2 mastectomy, and knowing that Mr Thiruchelvam will be my surgeon again, I am less anxious. I trust him 100%. Thank you.

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Written by a patient at Charing Cross Hospital

Under difficult conditions, Paul Thiruchelvam and Orla O’Neill provided excellent care and reassurance. You could not be in better hands.

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Written by a patient at Charing Cross Hospital

Mr Thiruchelvam was extremely thorough and explained everything clearly.He listened to me and I didn't feel rushed at all. His handiwork re my surgery was amazing and I am grately indebted to him. My care couldn't have been any better thank you again.

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Written by a patient at Charing Cross Hospital

My first meeting with Mr Paul Thiruchelvam was at 10am, Thursday 12th December 2019. Unfortunately, Mr Thiruchelvam had to tell me and my husband that I had cancer in mr right breast...the news we all dread and fear. The team that support Mr Thiruchelvam, my children nicknamed ‘The A Team’ and Mr Thiruchelvam himself, ‘Mr T’. I have been blessed to be in the care of the most dedicated, most researched professionals; the very best in their field. As a patient, I was in no doubt that I was in the best possible hands and would receive the very best treatment to eradicate my cancer. Mr Thiruchelvam, throughout my consultations and operations has given both my husband and I the necessary encouragement, emotional support, ensuring us both, at all times, that I have all the relevant facts, information enabling me to make the right informed decisions on what procedures, treatment and surgery I should have to treat the cancer. Everybody I have met and dealt with have been beyond excellent, exceptionally polite and considerate. Throughout my entire journey I have felt completely enveloped in their self-sacrificing compassion to ensure I am given the very best care. Being told you have cancer is life changing, you feel unusually vulnerable, your life is turned upside down and inside out. However, I can say with complete confidence that Mr Thiruchevam and his Team (The A Team), will get you through the cancer rollercoaster journey; your future will become brighter having been blinded by your own fears. Mr Thiruchelvam’s own professionalism, knowledge and humaneness will embrace and comfort you, giving you the necessary strength to remain positive and strong throughout all the tests, surgery and treatment you may have to endure to combat your cancer. I owe my life and my future with my dear husband and children to Mr Thiruchelvam and his team. From the bottom of my heart, I truly Thank you....

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Written by a patient at Charing Cross Hospital

I felt totally confident in Mr Thiruchelvam from the outset - his experience and expertise were evident and I was happy to literally be in his hands. I felt my surgery was handled very sensitively and carefully and I was reassured from check in to discharge. One thing - my follow up appointment left me slightly reeling. The first things I was told was that my invasive cancer was much bigger than originally suspected and also that there was much more DCIS going on that anyone had previously been aware of. But it took me a while to understand that it was actually good news - I needed no more surgery as the margins of my lumpectomy were clear, as was my lymph node. These first two facts I was told literally framed the rest of the consultation and really did cloud my ability to understand and process anything else I was told. Even when I asked about my lymph node and was told it was clear, I had to ask the question "that's good news isn't it?". I take full responsibility for not having brought my husband with me (perhaps it may be an idea to insist that patients have someone with them when they receive their results - just to process all the information). In fact, I trust and believe in Mr Thiruchelvam so much that I was too positive/complacent before the appointment and didn't think my husband 'needed' to come - my fault. There is no doubt I was told all the facts including what happens next which was clearly what needed to happen at this consultation. But in the interests of ensuring patients are fully engaged, I think it would be great to hear the top line good news facts (if possible) in the first few minutes, also qualified with something along the lines of 'there's a lot more detail we're going to discuss including some things that we hadn't anticipated, but it's important you know that you need no more surgery, the margins were clear and your lymph node was clear too." Hope this makes sense..

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