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Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar

Verified Gastroenterology Bolton

Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar

5 years of experience 5.0 (50 verified reviews)

7,081+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar at a glance

Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Bolton, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Bolton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Kadukkavil Padmakumar is a highly experienced Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist with over 25 years of expertise in managing a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. He has been practicing as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Trust since 2002, where he provides care to patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), peptic ulcers, coeliac disease, and liver and pancreatic diseases.
Dr. Padmakumar received his postgraduate training in General Medicine and Gastroenterology from the Newcastle and Mersey regions and has been working as a consultant since 1997. His areas of special interest include non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and viral hepatitis, and he has extensive experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
As an accredited colonoscopist for the UK National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, Dr. Padmakumar is recognised for his expertise in colonoscopy with a caecal intubation rate exceeding 95%. He regularly performs advanced therapeutic procedures such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), dilatation of strictures, banding, and ERCP for biliary stone extraction. He is committed to delivering high-quality care for patients experiencing indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, anaemia, abnormal liver function, jaundice, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Procedures and treatments offered by Dr. Padmakumar include:
Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Polypectomy
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
ERCP for biliary stone extraction
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Dilatation and stenting of oesophageal strictures

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Bolton (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Gastroenterology
    UAB Barcelona, Bolton (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-231302 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-3A16D954 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,136
Annual physical exam 99395 1,382
Vaccination administration 90471 2,702
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,937

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kadukkavil Padmakumar
HEADSHOT
Kadukkavil Padmakumar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kadukkavil Padmakumar with the team
WITH TEAM
Kadukkavil Padmakumar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Kadukkavil Padmakumar

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kadukkavil Padmakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5665/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34325786 · cited by 136
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Kadukkavil Padmakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2275/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35366000 · cited by 130
  3. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kadukkavil Padmakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3024/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37551302 · cited by 84

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Bolton · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Bolton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.kadukkavil.padma.kumar.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

50 verified reviews
4.97
★★★★⯨
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Kadukkavil Padmakumar specialises in Gastroenterology in Bolton, GB. 42 years of clinical experience.

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