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Mr Paul Thiruchelvam

Verified Breast Surgery Cambridge

Mr Paul Thiruchelvam

13 years of experience 5.0 (8 verified reviews)

6,747+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Paul Thiruchelvam at a glance

Mr Paul Thiruchelvam is a Breast Surgery practitioner based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Cambridge, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Paul Thiruchelvam is a Consultant Breast Surgeon practising at Imperial College NHS Trust in London. As an oncoplastic breast surgeon, his specialist interests are the treatment of breast cancer, breast cancer risk reduction surgery, familial breast cancer, partial breast reconstruction and breast cancer-related lymphodema. He also has an interest in benign breast disease. Mr Thiruchelvam obtained his medical degree from Imperial College London in 2000.
He underwent his surgical training at a number of specialist breast units in London hospitals including The Royal Marsden, North West Thames and Imperial College. His surgical training was completed during his fellowship at the National Oncoplastic Group at the Nottingham Breast Institute. During this time, he conducted research mapping the anatomy of chest wall perforators flaps in breast reconstruction. He also completed a PhD in Molecular Oncology at Imperial College London in 2010. Mr Thiruchelvam has also completed travelling fellowships to world-class hospitals such as the Mayo Clinic and the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA. In 2016, he was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship, during which he travelled to Japan, the USA, and the Netherlands to study specialist breast cancer treatment techniques. He is a member of the expert panel on breast cancer-related lymphoedema and helped to compile the American Society of Breast Surgeons' best practice guidelines. Away from the clinic, he enjoys rugby and travelling.

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

— Mr Paul Thiruchelvam

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cambridge (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Breast Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cambridge (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Breast Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-933895 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Breast Surgery
#EB-A13904AD · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 114
Annual physical exam 99395 1,516
Vaccination administration 90471 1,284
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 515

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Paul Thiruchelvam
HEADSHOT
Paul Thiruchelvam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Paul Thiruchelvam with the team
WITH TEAM
Paul Thiruchelvam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Paul Thiruchelvam

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Paul Thiruchelvam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4938/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34685750 · cited by 2
  2. European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
    Paul Thiruchelvam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2891/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36185624 · cited by 32
  3. Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Paul Thiruchelvam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4253/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38177708 · cited by 142
  4. European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
    Paul Thiruchelvam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2533/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37242207 · cited by 44

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Breast Surgery — Cambridge · 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 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Breast Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a breast surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.paul.thiruchelvam@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

8 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
8 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

Mr Paul Thiruchelvam's Areas of Specialty

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Breast Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Paul Thiruchelvam specialise in?

    Paul Thiruchelvam specialises in Breast Surgery in Cambridge, GB. 26 years of clinical experience.

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    Paul Thiruchelvam speaks English.

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