Job Title: Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Department: Plastic Surgery

Telephone Numbers: 01772 522547

Primary Medical Qualification: MBBS

Other Qualifications: FRCSEd (General Surgery) FRCSEd (Plastic Surgery)

Year of Registration: 1997

GMC Number: 4569574

Career History:  Undertook medical education and general surgery training in Southern India.   Plastic surgery training in the NHS has been undertaken since 1995. Worked in Chelmsford, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield. Consultant Plastic Surgeon for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2004-present)

Specialist Areas: Breast reconstruction; skin cancer - including melanoma and sentinel node biopsy service; head and neck reconstruction, including facial palsy reconstruction; management of complex wounds with microvascular surgery

Specialist Interests: Reconstructive plastic surgery; teaching and training in plastic surgery; working in partnership

Research Interests: Teaching and training; developing courses to improve medical and surgical education and training in the North West

Clinics: Plastic Surgery Clinic

Languages Spoken: English; Tamil; Telugu

Awards and Prizes: Appointed as Regional Surgical Advisor, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh; Invited Tutor in Speciality Skills Courses, Liverpool