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Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
Reviews
I have suffered with IBS for a number of years over 10 years. Last year I began feeling like I was having a flare up but this last months and I was becoming increasingly ill. I was fainting after eating or exercising but there was no pattern. I went to my GP who I felt was reluctant to refer me and gave me stronger IBS medication. This didn't work and my symptoms continued and became worse. I was due to get married March 2014 so this was worrying. I pushed to be referred and I had an endoscopy which showed I had H. pylori of which I received triple therapy for. This course finished and my symptoms within days returned, I felt helpless as it was affecting my work and impacting massively on me. I returned to my doctor but was met with a frosty response basically making me feel like it was in my head. I went privately due to this and this was where I met Dr Ram. At no pint did I feel he was rushing me out if the door, he listened to everything I had to say and went back 10 years to the start of my problems. I questioned my GP's response and it was established that some people do need a second course so Dr Ram wrote a letter to this effect. A second course was prescribed and I felt so much better. I had a MRI scan on my small intestine and I felt as though it was being looked into professionally. I felt immediately at ease with Dr Ram who had a fantastic bedside manner and makes you feel like he is listening and he certainly knows his stuff. A very clever man and someone who I thank massively as I was well on my wedding day due to his help. I was also referred back through the NHS under his clinic, in my opinion he could have kept me as a private patient as I would have paid but he never and I appreciated his greatly. Can't recommend Dr Ram highly enough. Thank you. Carly x
I saw Dr Ramakrishnana at Pall Mall Private Medical, after feeling like I had been passed from pillar to post on the NHS. From the first meeting Dr Ram listened attentively, took time to assess my wide range of symptoms, and drew up a very thorough plan of investigations needed. I went back to see him a number of times, and he carried out an endoscopy on me. Everything was done with patience and professionalism, and I am in a situation now where I have finally received a diagnosis and am on the correct medication. I could not recommend Dr Ram highly enough, a truly wonderful doctor and a kind and caring man.
Dr Ram has a wonderful bedside manner coupled with an extremely thorough approach to diagnosis and explanation.
He's not afraid of dealing with difficult conversations in a straightforward way.
I had internal examinations end.. and gastroscopies, and the resulting consultation was both understandable and reassuring.
I would highly recommend him in his field of spcecialism.
I was referred to Dr Ramakrishan after being diagnosed with coeliac disease (after at least 46 years of symptoms).
At my first appointment, he was amazingly thorough in examining me physically and questioning about my history. He explained in detail what he knew so far, what he would find out and what I should and could do. He treated me as a person, not merely a patient. He answered many of my questions immediately with clear explanations and encouraged me to ask more. I had brought a list of concerns and he worked through all of them. There were some that could not be answered until tests were undertake,n some that would be answered with time, some that had no easy answer but were on a sliding scale - he explained all of this to me. He also told me where I could research more about my illness, its impact on my life and how to deal with it. This was exactly what I wanted and was encouraging. I was very reassured that I was getting the best of care.
He ordered a lot of blood tests. The phlebotomists (nurses who take blood) rolled their eyes a little and implied that Dr Ram is a bit over the top in the number of bloods he orders. I'm not particularly fond of having bloods taken but I want to know that all tests have been done, all avenues have been explored and all that needs to be known is known. So, I'm glad he's so thorough. At subsequent visits, fewer bloods seem to required but I'm happy that I'm being monitored as closely as I need to be.
I've had three appointments now with Dr Ram, each conducted in the same courteous and thorough manner. He is professional but not at all remote; he has a manner that is knowledgable, certain, calm, considerate, and understanding.
This website asks for constructive suggestions on how the doctor could improve. All I can write is to keep on doing what he's doing. If you're unfortunate enough to need a gastroenterologist, then hope you get referred to him.
I have been very impressed with Dr Ram – totally professional in the way he listens, questions, encourages, explains and reassures. Nothing is too much trouble and he goes the extra mile in explaining the results of investigations and possible diagnosis. Down to earth and very approachable, this doctor demonstrates an immense amount of practice, knowledge and expertise in his speciality.
Specialises in
- Gastroenterology
- Internal (General) Medicine
- Hepatology
Profile
After my basic qualification I have completed more than 15 years of practice in the field of Gastroenterology and General medicine covering all aspects of this specialty.
I have been practising as a Consultant Gastroenterologist since 2007 and have a specialist interest in all aspects of endoscopy, gastroenterology, liver and pancreatic disease.
I have a keen interest in service development, teaching and training.
As endoscopy lead I established a brand new three room endoscopy unit at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and led the team to achieve national accreditation (JAG) in 2009. I am now the lead for the Endoscopy Unit at Spire Cheshire Hospital and In this role led the team in this hospital to achieve national accreditation (JAG) in 2016.
I have been the lead for Advancing Quality programme (AQuA) for the Trust and have participated actively in achieving a high quality of care across both medical and surgical divisions of the hospital.
As the joint lead for management of alcohol related liver disease for the AQuA programme I have streamlined guidelines for evidence based high quality management of this condition.
I teach all levels of trainees nurses and colleagues to update them of recent advances and techniques.
I am currently the lead for research in Gastroenterology for the Trust and we are actively recruiting to several NIHR clinical trials and have started recruiting in commercial trials.
As a keen family man, I enjoy my spare time interacting with children and travelling as much as possible. I also enjoy many sports, particularly cricket.
I pride myself in being very open with patients and am keen to promote a patient centred approach to managing their illnesses.
Procedures:
Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Capsule Endoscopy
Conditions:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Ulcerative Colitis/ Crohn's disease
Celiac Disease
Liver problems
Alcohol related problems
Gallstones
Cancer of gullet, stomach, bowel, pancreas and liver
Investigations for:
Heartburn, Indigestion, Bloating
Constipation, Diarrhoea
Bleeding from back passage/stomach/bowel
Jaundice
Anaemia