Reviews
Dr Rathinam clearly explained my procedure and was supportive, knowledgeable and efficient.
Had back surgery Great general anaesthetic made me feel at ease and helped me with my fear of needles a++ service thanks.
I recently had major shoulder surgery to repair a rotator cuff injury. Dr Rathinam explained the local anaesthetic block and the general anaesthetic in easy to understand terms which completely relieved my anxiety about the procedure.
The local anaesthetic block and the general anaesthetic were expertly done. I had no pain after the operation and I was home the following day. A perfect result and I can recommend him as an expert anaesthetist.
It was a great experience, as a medical professional. I couldn't wish better care. Highly recommended.
Anaesthetised me for a recent shoulder operation-I had a brachial plexus block which worked brilliantly. I had some finger sensation back by the evening and it had worn off by the next day but a very comfortable day and night following the surgery. Highly recommended!!
Specialises in
- Anaesthetics and ITU
Profile
Dr Saravanan Rathinam is a Consultant Obstetric Anaesthetist whose clinical practice involves in the perioperative management of patients for General surgery, Shoulder surgeries, Spine surgeries, gynaecology and cover trauma, paediatric emergencies and other emergency operations during the on call hours.
His special interest involves in providing pain relief and anaesthetic management of labouring women in the delivery suite.
He qualified Medicine and post-graduated in Anaesthesia from India. After coming to U.K he had undergone Senior House Officer training in anaesthetics at West Herts Hospitals and Specialist Registrar training in anaesthetics from Barts and the London School of Medicine. He has done advanced training in Obstetric anaesthesia at Royal London Hospital and Queen Charlotte’s Hospital. He published many abstracts and posters in obstetric anaesthesia at the national level.
His special anaesthetic interest includes ultrasound guided interscalene blocks and using ultrasound to identify epidural space in high BMI patients.
Year of first medical qualification:
MBBS (India): 1994
Diploma in Anaesthesia (India): 1998
FRCA: 2006
Current posts (NHS, University):
Consultant Anaesthetist at West Herts Hospital Trusts
Lead for Surgical division Clinical Governance