Dr. S.S. Kumar
MBBS, FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS - Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery
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96% (894 patients)
Dr. S.S. Kumar practices at ASTRA Ortho n Spine Center in Velachery & ASTRA Speciality Hospital, Semmenchery, Off OMR Road, Chennai. He is an Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon and has experience of over 20 years in these fields. He completed MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1991, FRCS from Edinburgh in 1999, Diploma in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff-U.K in 2008, FRCS (Trauma & Ortho) UK in 2009 and Fellowships in Spine Surgery, the UK in 2010. He also trained and worked in the UK from 1996 to 2012. Until recently he was working as a Senior Consultant Ortho & Spine surgeon at Global Health City, Chennai. He is now visiting consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.Fields of interest: spinal surgery including spinal deformity correction & minimally invasive surgery, spinal pain management, orthopedic trauma & hand surgery.He is a member of Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) and Indian Orthopaedic Association. He is a senior consultant trained in the UK in the subspecialties of spine surgery, hand surgery, and pain management. He deals with complex spine problems including deformities and tumors. He is also an expert in minimally invasive spine procedures and injection therapies.
Patient Stories for Dr. S.S. Kumar
Visited For Handling Severe Fractures and Musculoskeletal Injuries
I was suffering severely and went to see Dr. S.S. Kumar personally. He treated me well and gave me a prescription that made my condition alright.
I recommend Dr. S.S. Kumar. The consultation was good overall.
I had a very good experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar. The doctor explained everything clearly, and the clinic visit was smooth with no issues. I would definitely recommend this doctor and rate my experience a five out of five.
I had a good experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar. The doctor explained everything clearly and I would recommend him to others. I gave a rating of four out of five.
I do not recommend Dr. S.S. Kumar based on my experience.
Hoped for better: Treatment satisfaction
Contrary to the feedback shared about the doctor here, * *** * **** **** ********** **** ** ** ****** Has visited him for a back spasm/muscle pull issue.
1) But clearly Dr Kumar was in a hurry and it was evident in the way he didn’t even ask me which part of the pack was the issue . He wouldn’t have spent more than 2 mins, asked two questions, and he immediately sent me for XRay. Not a word about which part is paining or what kind of pain, low long has it been persistent. Nothing!
2) When I came back from the Xray room, he had already seen the report and started writing the prescription of medicines - didn’t have the courtesy to show the report and help me infer it. Another 2 mins it lasted. So for approximately 4 mins he charged + Xray + physiotherapy + blood test - 3700 rupees!
He was already done with the writing the prescription and said X-ray report is normal. And asked me to take physiology therapy, take the tablets, and come back if the pain is still there. I still asked him why this happens frequently, and what could be the reasons - his answers were one liners, and less than a few seconds. Clearly in a hurry and disinterested.
3) I was the last patient for the afternoon, and he was already talking on the phone to someone when I entered the room that he is late and will reach there in a while.
4) The bad part is I still have the same pain, but I don’t have the confidence to see Dr Kumar again. *** ****** ** ** **** ****** *** ***** *** ********** ** ****** ** *** ******** *** **** **** ********** I wouldn’t recommend or endorse this doctor for people who want the doctors to listen to their problems, and then give solutions.
The doctor explained everything clearly and I would recommend them to others. It would be helpful if appointments were available in the morning.
Visited For Spinal SurgerySpinal DisordersSpine InjurySlip DiscNeck Pain Treatment
Happy with: Explanation of the health issueTreatment satisfactionValue for moneyWait time
Hi.. I have visited the doctor twice once for me and other for my sister. We both have same problem which is disc bulge. For me after thoroughly checking MRI film and reports doctor have suggested the bulge is mild and surgery not required. This can be treated with medicine and physio therapy.
For my sister the disc bulge at L5-S1 is severe and has significant disc bulge in L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels. Before consulting doctor S. S. Kumar we have consulted spine surgeon in CMC vellore and MIOT Chennai. Both the doctors recommended for fusion implantation surgery and that is the best option.
After I gave a consultation with S. S. Kumar sir he examined both patient and reports then he suggested for endoscopy or microscopy surgery can be done to cure this issue and no need to go for open surgery. He explained clearly why we should not go for open surgery clearly as below.
1. Patient is only 29years old
2.As she has multiple bulge along with severe bulge we should not do major surgery which will impact other two discuss.
3.Spine stability is 100% so endoscopy or microscopy is the best option.
The felt like I have saved my sister's life from hospitalized for rest of her years.
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I strongly recommend ASTRO ortho and spine Centre, Velachery especially S. S. Kumar sir.
Regards,
Mahesh
I had a good experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar. The doctor explained everything properly during my visit.
The doctor explained everything properly and the solution given worked for me. Overall, my experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar was good.
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