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Mr Rathnam Sundaram

Verified Spinal Surgery Longford, Gloucester

Mr Rathnam Sundaram

8 years of experience 5.0 (105 verified reviews)

10,856+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Rathnam Sundaram at a glance

Mr Rathnam Sundaram is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr. Rathnam Sundaram has been a Consultant Trauma, Orthopaedic, and Spine Surgeon in Gloucestershire since 2010, bringing extensive training to his role. He graduated from the University of Leeds Medical School and underwent further training in Liverpool, Nottingham, and Exeter. As the Spinal Lead for Gloucestershire Hospitals, Mr. Sundaram collaborates closely with his 25 Consultant Orthopaedic colleagues, as well as specialists in neurology and oncology, both within the NHS and the private sector. He also maintains strong relationships with General Practitioners throughout Gloucestershire and neighbouring counties, along with other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths, recognising the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient recovery.
Mr. Sundaram's practice includes both emergency and elective spinal conditions. His emergency work primarily addresses metastatic tumours, spinal fractures, spinal infections, cauda equina syndrome, and progressive cord compression. Elective procedures focus on conditions such as sciatica, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, cervical radiculopathy, and myelopathy. His practice data is available on the national PHIN website, and he is recognised by all major health insurance providers.
With over 3000 patient consultations annually, Mr. Sundaram is the most experienced spine surgeon in Gloucestershire. His extensive experience in both NHS and private settings enables him to handle a diverse range of spine pathology, from routine cases to complex emergencies.
In 2015, Mr. Sundaram was appointed Spine Lead at Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust. Under his leadership, several significant improvements have been made, including:
Reduced postoperative length of stay
Lowered re-operation rates
Decreased spinal implant costs, saving approximately £400,000 annually for the NHS Trust
Reduction in unnecessary spinal injections
These achievements have earned him three Clinical Excellence Awards, and he has also been shortlisted for the People's Choice Award and Team of the Year Award.
Since November 2016, Mr. Sundaram has been at the forefront of national changes in spinal disorder management, driven by the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) project, NICE, and the British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS). These initiatives have led to more effective patient management and a reduction in spinal procedures with limited clinical benefits, aiming to enhance the quality of interventions and patient care.
Mr. Sundaram’s dual practice in both NHS and private settings allows him to offer care to all patients, regardless of their financial situation. Patients who see him privately and whose insurance coverage has expired, or those who self-pay, can seamlessly transition to NHS care under his supervision. His excellent reputation among colleagues and patients reflects his commitment to providing the highest quality of care.

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

— Mr Rathnam Sundaram

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Longford, Gloucester (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Longford, Gloucester (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-588701 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-D04A1BCC · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 320
Annual physical exam 99395 2,822
Vaccination administration 90471 1,222
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 225

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 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rathnam Sundaram
HEADSHOT
Rathnam Sundaram in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rathnam Sundaram with the team
WITH TEAM
Rathnam Sundaram at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Rathnam Sundaram

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Rathnam Sundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7192/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38303550 · cited by 8
  2. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Rathnam Sundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9732/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37581884 · cited by 106
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Rathnam Sundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9815/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36663000 · cited by 44

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Longford, Gloucester · 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 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery 2026-03-18 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery? 2026-01-08 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.rathnam.sundaram.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

105 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
105 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 Rathnam Sundaram's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Rathnam Sundaram treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Spinal Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Longford, Gloucester matters

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