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Fee assured
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Awaiting
verification
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Foot & Ankle
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
I believe in meeting patients' individual needs through comprehensive evaluation and treatment designed to help them achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle. Many musculoskeletal conditions can be treated by non-surgical techniques--surgery is just one treatment option. I combine leading edge techniques with proven traditional methods to provide my patients with the best orthopaedic care possible.
I work to develop a partnership with my patients. On my part, this begins with listening. And one of the most important things I need to know is how the physical problem affects this patient's life. I develop a dialogue, through which my patients understand the diagnostic process, their own unique problem, their treatment choices, and the recovery process.
I believe that knowledgeable patients make the best decisions about their own treatment. That's why I explain every step of the diagnostic process. Next, I want my patients to understand their condition: How it developed and how various treatment approaches can improve or repair the problem. When we consider treatment alternatives, I present a realistic outlook on the results we can achieve. I'll also be frank about any risks that might be involved. If a non-surgical option is available, I'll explain that avenue in depth.
My purpose is to handle each and every patient visit with care and proficiency. It is also highly important to me that our Doctor/Patient relationship is open and honest. It is my responsibility to make sure patients are well informed about their conditions and the multiple choices of treatment. My professional staff and I will also provide you with helpful patient education resources in print or on-line formats to help make your decision-making, treatment, and recovery as quick and pain-free as possible.
Areas of interest
Bunion deformity (hallux valgus) treatment; Lesser toe surgery - hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes; Forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot & ankle surgery; Big toe joint arthritis (Hallux Rigidus) treatment; Local anaesthesia; Musculoskeletal pathology of the Foot & ankle; Heel pain/ plantar fasciitis; Heel spurs/ Haglunds deformity; Achilles tendinopathy; Ligament & tendon pathology of the Foot & Ankle; Ankle Sprain; Lower limb biomechanics & video/ infra-red gait analysis; Ingrowing toenails; Nail surgery; Corticosteroid & hyaluronan injection therapy; FlatFoot; Cavus Foot; Arthritis of the Foot & ankle; Metatarsalgia; Lesser metatarsal osteotomy; Foot & Ankle neuromas/ perineural fibroma (eg. Morton’s neuroma); Ganglions; Plantar plate tear repair; Tailor’s bunion treatment; Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy;
Fusion/arthrodesis big toe, midfoot, hindfoot including ankle, joint replacement surgery ankle and big toe; arthroscopy/key hole surgery
Medical secretaries
- Dorothy Keightley
- 59 Moonstone Crescent Poulton-Le-Fylde FY6 7XZ
- 01772 201820
- 07403 393114
- 01772 822856
- raj.kumar@orthosurgeons.co.uk
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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T7250
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for achilles tendonitis - (1-5)
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W5940
Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation) - (1-5)
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W9030
Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral - (1-5)
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W0300
Multiple procedure on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joints, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - (1-5)
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W8646
Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue, bony and/or joint surface procedures without ligament reconstruction) - (1-5)