Welcome to E Surgical Consult

Surgeon Mr. Nagammapudur S Balaji MD FRCS

Your Surgeon

Mr. Nagammapudur S Balaji MD FRCS

Consultant General, Upper GI and Bariatric surgeon
University Hospital North Midlands
Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

About the Doctor

Mr Balaji performs emergency, general, laparoscopic, upper GI and bariatric surgery at UHNM and is a specialist surgeon on conditions affecting the gall bladder, hernia, oesophagus (foodpipe) and stomach. He also serves as the clinical lead for bariatric (weight loss) surgery at the trust which also forms a specialist area of his practice. (www.uppergibariatricsurgery.com)

He completed his surgical training in the UK and a period of clinical research in the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA. He has been a consultant in India and the UK since 2009. He is a member of both national and international organizations in the field of oesophageal and bariatric surgery.

He also contributes to the clinical research in the field of Oesophageal and Bariatric surgery and other service development activities.

His other interests include philosophy, yoga, meditation and negotiation. (www.madbadsad.org)

Area of expertise

  • Gall bladder (stone) problems
  • Hernias of the abdominal wall
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Reflux disease
  • Other conditions affecting the Oesophagus (food pipe)
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Endoscopy
  • Obesity management (Surgery)
  • Post-operative problems after surgery for any of the above conditions

Why go for a Video consultation?

The availability of technological advancements has brought the patients and doctors face to face even though they may be thousands of miles apart!

It offers convenience for the patient and doctor alike without the need to travel distances and take time off work, pollute the environment, find parking spaces etc. This comes without the need to compromise on any clinical care to start with.

However the virtual consultation carries certain limitations unlike a real time consultation. There may the need for further onsite consultations, surgery for further clinical examinations, treatment etc. which would be based on need.

The process of the video consultation

  • Decide if your condition falls within the expertise of the surgeon
  • Fix an appointment to suit your convenience and the surgeon’s availability through the link below
  • Provide some details of your GP and condition for which you would need treatment
  • Completion of consultation fee
  • Face to face consultation at a fixed time to suit your convenience

Before the appointment

  • Allocate a minimum of 30 minutes of your time
  • Choose a relaxed environment
  • Have a recent record of your height and weight
  • Have relevant medical records.
  • List of medications, allergies
  • Ensure audio, video and wi-fi connectivity in your device
  • Log on to the video consultation portal through the invite link. (Zoom/Skype/Teams)
  • You may choose to have a member of your family with you during the process

During the appointment

  • Be relaxed
  • Explain your symptoms and build a storyline – The surgeon likes a story!
  • You may be asked to reveal any lumps, scars if relevant and only if felt acceptable by you.
  • You may be asked to cough to reveal any hernias
  • Please be as expressive in gestures as possible as that is why you are in a video consultation!
  • Ask as many questions as possible to clarify your doubts if any

After the appointment

  • Opportunity to ask questions
  • Advice on diagnosis and best possible way forward would be given.
  • A letter of surgical consultation will be sent to you/your GP within a few days after the consultation.
  • Further advice on face to face consultation in a hospital environment may be needed if felt appropriate
  • A letter to the referring doctor/primary consultant can be provided if the consultation was for an expert opinion.
  • Option to book a Follow up appointment through another video consultation.

Services offered

Online Video consultation for the following

  • Initial advice on potential diagnosis and treatment
  • Expert opinion on above areas of expertise
  • Plan for investigations and treatment
  • Follow up consultations
  • Referral for further treatment if not within the surgeon’s expertise
  • Management of post-operative problems
  • Second opinion if requested by patients or other clinicians

Optional services following the Video consultation based on need

On site face to face consultations (Nuffield Hospital, Stoke on Trent)

Specialist surgery at the base private hospital (Nuffield Hospital, Stoke On Trent)

Post operative care

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