Dr. S.S. Kumar
MBBS, FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS - Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery
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95% (922 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
My experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar was good. The doctor explained things clearly, and I would recommend him to others. However, the waiting time was concerning because it was on a first-come, first-served basis rather than appointment-based, which should have been mentioned on Practo.
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My experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar was good and excellent. I would rate the overall experience as five out of five and I would recommend him to others.
I had a very positive experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar. He was friendly, approachable, and took the time to listen patiently and explain everything clearly, which made me feel comfortable and confident about the treatment. The clinic was clean and welcoming, and the staff were courteous and helpful. Overall, I am very satisfied and would happily recommend him to others.
I had a good experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar. He explained everything clearly during the consultation. The clinic was fairly clean and the waiting time was short. I would recommend him to others.
My experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar was not satisfactory. The doctor did not explain things clearly. I had issues with the clinic, staff, and wait time. I rate the experience a 3 out of 5.
I was frustrated with the repeated cancellations and the difficulty in securing a morning appointment with the doctor.
The consultation with Dr. S.S. Kumar went well and the experience was good. The clinic staff and wait time were fine, although there was a minor delay. Overall, I was satisfied with the visit.
My experience with Dr. S.S. Kumar was average. I was uncertain about recommending the doctor. The clinic or staff could be improved.
The doctor explained everything clearly and the overall experience was good. I felt that the clinic, staff, or wait time could be improved.
I recommend Dr. S.S. Kumar. He provided a good consultation and I felt confident in his care.
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