Mr Gautam Talawadekar was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2022-07-02
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2nd July 2022
From my first meeting, through to my surgery & aftercare Mr Talawadekar has been absolutely outstanding.
Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2022-06-25
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25th June 2022
Supremely pleasant, answered any questions, and talked through the results of my surgery (which had also gone really well)
Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2022-06-23
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23rd June 2022
I had DUPYUTRENS Contracture on both hands.
Mr Talawadaker performed both procedures.
From first contact by telephone after sending pictures of my left hand Mr Talawadaker was brilliant.
He explained fully what the problem was and what was necessary to correct this.
I was fully advised of all the risks that may be involved.
Mr Talawadaker sent me notes from St Thomas;s Hospital in London giving detailed explanation of the problem I had.
The fist procedure was performed in October 2021 at Westmoreland Hospital Kendal.
When I returned from the surgery my finger which had been bent at 90 degrees was now straight. Within a few weeks I had fully recovered and had full use once more of the hand.
The second procedure was performed in May 2022 at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital in Blackpool.
Prior to the procedure Mr Talawadaker came and spoke with me and confirmed the procedure.
At that time my little finger on right hand was bent over at around 160 degrees.
After I returned from surgery my finger was straight.
Within a few weeks I again had full use of the hand.
I was fortunate in that I experienced no pain in either procedure.
Mr Talawadaker's approach and patient understanding is magnificent.
I highly recommend him and cannot thank him enough.
Mr Talawadaker has given me my hands back and I cannot thank him enoiugh.
Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2022-06-20
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20th June 2022
Following a fall and dislocating my shoulder at the start of December 2021 I didn't actually meet Mr Talawadekar until 22nd December as an inpatient.
I was booked in to have a plate fitted.
However, as soon as Mr T saw my shoulder out of the sling he immediately identified I had nerve damage and that the planned surgery was inappropriate
He has been thorough to ensure I have had all the necessary scans and nerve conduction tests to identify what the appropriate course of action is for me.
I am currently at the stage of deciding one of 2 options for surgery after having seen him today. He even showed my husband and I the scan results and talked us through the procedure as well as demonstrating in a simplified terms.
Throughout the months my trust in Mr T has never wained
His jovial manner and full discussions are always reassuring.
I will be eager to submit a further review of this amazing gentleman post surgery.
Mr Gautam Talawadekar
2022-06-10
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10th June 2022
Medics shape the course of your life, birth, delivery of children, treating illnesses and conditions along the way. Some stand out, others do not. However, Mr Gautam Talawadekar is the ultimate shining beacon and exemplar of all that is best in his profession. I thought my long career as a journalist and writer was seriously compromised when I could no longer hold a pen. Mr T fixed my right thumb and has left me forever grateful for his amazing skill, professionalism and absolutely lovely personality. THANK YOU MR T!
Specialises in
- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
Introduction:
After completing Orthopaedic training in the UK, Mr. Talawadekar undertook Fellowship training in shoulder, elbow hand/wrist and sports surgery in the UK and Canada.
He currently works as Orthopaedic Consultant with special interest in Upper Limb Surgery at the University Hospitals of Morcambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. He has been an Orthopaedic Consultant since 2016. Majority of his work involves Shoulder and Elbow surgery with the rest involving Hand and Wrist. He also perform general orthopaedic trauma surgeries.
He is a Fellow of the Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Tr&Orth) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is actively involved in research with multiple National and International presentations and publications in peer reviewed journals and is the Principle investigator for some National Research Projects, at his trust.
He is also a keen trainer and junior doctor educator, and was awarded 'Teacher of the year' award. He is an accredited faculty with the AO foundation, a prime worldwide organisation that deals with trauma care. He is the College Tutor and is responsible for surgical training at the Furness General Hospital.
He is a member of British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) and British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS). He was awarded Certificate of Excellence from iWantGreatCare, a patient review website, after becoming one of their most highly and consistently recommended clinicians by patients treated under his care.
Prior to coming to the UK, he completed Undergraduate and formal Post graduate training in Trauma and Orthopaedics at University of Pune, India.
Specialist Interests: Shoulder/Elbow, Hand & Wrist surgery.
Shoulder: Shoulder arthroscopy - subacromial decompression, rotator cuff repair, biceps tenotomy/tenodesis, dislocation instability repair, frozen shoulder release. Total Shoulder replacements - Anatomical and reverse; Shoulder/girdle trauma - Clavicle fracture fixations for acute fractures and non unions, proximal humeral fracture fixations, tight rope fixations for AC joint dislocation Elbow: Arthroscopy - Stiff elbow release, tennis elbow release, Joint clearance for arthritis Arthroplasty - Hemiarthroplasty, radial head replacement. Soft tissue procedures - Ligament reconstruction, tennis elbow release, golfers elbow release, Platelet Rich Plasma and steroid injections, nerve releases, distal biceps tendon rupture repair. Hand and wrist:Trapeziectomy for arthritis at base of thumb, Carpal tunnel release, Trigger finger release, Arthroplasty - small joints of hand, Dupuytrens disease fasciectomy.
NHS Base: University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
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