Dr Subhash Kandikattu was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Dr Subhash Kandikattu
2024-07-28
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28th July 2024
My first consultation with Dr Kandikattu was on the 19th of June 2023 ( after a referral from my consultant ). This went reasonably well with the first procedure being done on the 15th of July 2023 followed by the second procedure on the 18th December 2023, another consultation on the 29th of April 2024 and the final procedure was done on the 8th of July 2024.Throughout this period the time that i spent in theatre having the relevant procedures done under / by Dr Kandikattu could not be faulted, his professionalism was flawless, even to the point of keeping me informed of each step being taken throughout each relevant procedure. Unfortunately for myself non of the above procedures had any lasting benefits, just short term pain relief.
My only issues with regards to the above are as follows;
1) Indications on the information given to myself state that the follow-up procedures should take place at 6 to 8 week intervals, not spread over the prolonged period shown above. I was subsequently contacting the Fitzwilliam Hospital bookings department to find out why the relevant appointments had not been made and sent to me, only to be told that the appointments had to be made directly by Dr Kandikattu and that this was normally done on the same day that the initial procedure had taken place and that they had nothing on their system apart from "follow-up appointment to be confirmed / made approximately six weeks after the procedure had taken place" but he had NOT made the relevant follow-up appointments. When i did speak to Dr Kandikattu he stated that it was because i was an NHS patient and as such it was a prolonged wait and had nothing to do with him not making the appointments sooner ( which i find quite astounding ).
2) Prior to the second procedure we had to have a discussion with regards to what was actually required by my consultant on this occasion?.
Even with regards to the above issues i would have no hesitation in recommending Dr Kandikattu.
Dr Subhash Kandikattu
2024-07-25
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25th July 2024
Dr Kandikattu spoke clearly and explained his potential diagnosis and the treatment plan well. When it came to receiving injections as a day-patient, he explained each step and asked me multiple times if I was comfortable, willing to pause if necessary.
I highly recommend the doctor based on my first two interactions.
Dr Subhash Kandikattu
2024-07-11
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11th July 2024
Having been treated by Dr Kandikattu previously I expected only the very best of care and I was not disappointed. He has a first class manner when dealing with his patients and immediately puts you at ease. I would recommend him without hesitation. My treatment from arrival at the hospital to my discharge I have only praise for the doctor and his team. ,
Dr Subhash Kandikattu
2024-07-10
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10th July 2024
I have been under Dr Kandikattu and his team for sometime now and I must say I am overly impressed with the care and attention I receive . He has a very professional and caring nature and the service he and his team provides is second to none. I am very grateful for all the support, treatment and care I have received and continue to receive . Thank you.
Adam Timbrell.
Dr Subhash Kandikattu
2024-07-08
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8th July 2024
Had a very positive experience today with Dr Kandikattu. What an absolute gentleman. He explained all the way through my procedure what he was doing and was very attentive and reassuring. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this wonderful doctor.
Specialises in
- Anaesthetics and ITU
- Pain medicine
Profile
Dr Kandikattu is one of the few pain medicine consultants in East Anglia to have gained certification in the Fellowship in Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP). He uses the biopsychosocial model of pain to offer modern assessment and management of his patients’ pain at the Peterborough City & Stamford Hospital, Fitzwilliam and Boston West and Clementine Churchill Hospitals.
“Whilst doing my pain training at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital and Hillingdon Hospital, I was inspired by the pioneers in pain management there and I became keen to learn new techniques.”
“I am pleased to now be able to tutor students studying for their MSc in Regional Anaesthetics at the University of East Anglia and I hope that I can instil some of desire to embrace new and modern pain management techniques in these trainees.”
Dr Kandikattu offers comprehensive pain management to people suffering from chronic pain from their head to their toes including: cancer, musculoskeletal and spinal (neck, chest, lower back, sciatica), neuropathic, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic headaches and persistent post-surgical pain.
He performs a full range of pain interventions including epidurals, facet and sacroiliac joint injections, radiofrequency denervations, most of which are image-guided using x-ray or ultrasound guidance. He is also an expert in treating acute pain and inpatient pain management.
He offers outpatient appointments and inpatient care for pain management intervention at the Fitzwilliam and Boston West Hospitals. Patients struggling with chronic post-operative pain may need further pain management to relieve their discomfort and Dr Kandikattu can offer a back-up service for them too.
“I use this holistic model of approach for all my patients, taking all the biological, psychological and, social factors into account as each can impact on a patient’s pain. It’s important to treat patients as a whole.” said Dr Kandikattu.
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