Mr Gautam Talawadekar was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
Reviews
I have had two bicep repairs by Dr Talawadekar and on both occasions he has been very professional and a great surgeon doing a fantastic job on both occasions
In this day and age, when we often find time to complain, I am pleased to be able to say that I had excellent medical care from Mr Talawadekar. My treatment was clearly and sympathetically explained at every stage , his manner was friendly and he took the time to listen to and alay my concerns.
If I had to undergo surgery again I would be fully confident in haveing Mr Talawadekar perform it. Many thanks.
From my first meeting with Mr Talawadekar he made me feel at ease and gave me confidence regards my procedure. He explained fully what my problem was and how he would go about it also pointing out problems what could arise from the op,however he made light of it and was very humerous simply a lovely consultant and since, i have heard other nice comments about him,such a nice guy,and have no hesitation in recommending him .
Thank you so much Mr Talawadekar
I can't speak highly enough of this surgeon.
After a fall resulting in the need to have a replacement radial head in my elbow I was, to put in bluntly, somewhat concerned that I would have the loss of movement in my arm especially being a water colour artist who needs full movement to be successful.
Mr Talawadekar explained in great detail the procedure and put my concerns to rest.
It was his expertise and the excellent post operation offered by Furness General that some 8 weeks after the operation i am now back painting with no side effects.
People complain about the NHS but I have nothing but praise for its staff and in particular Gautam Talawadekar was excellent in all matters relating to my elbow injury.
GT....thank you!
Doctor Talawadekar
Has great communication skills, and explained what the problem was, and how he was going to put it right, in a way you can understand. The problem with my shoulder has now been resolved.
A big thank you.
thank you very much for your kind words.
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