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Dr Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar

Anaesthetics Bushey

Dr Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar

12 years of experience

13,047+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar at a glance

Dr Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar is an Anaesthetics practitioner based in Bushey, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 46+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Bushey, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ratnasingham Edward Shanthakumar is a highly qualified Anaesthetist. Dr Shanthakumar's expertise lies in ensuring patient comfort and safety during surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. They are skilled in administering various types of anaesthesia, including general, regional, and local anaesthesia, tailoring their approach to each patient's specific needs and medical history.
Dr Shanthakumar is dedicated to providing compassionate and patient-centred care. They understand that undergoing surgery or procedures requiring anaesthesia can be a daunting experience. Therefore, they take the time to thoroughly explain the process to their patients, address their concerns, and ensure they feel at ease. Their calm demeanour and clear communication help to alleviate anxiety and foster a sense of trust with their patients.
Dr Shanthakumar is committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in anaesthesia. They regularly participate in continuing medical education to refine their skills and knowledge of the latest techniques and technologies in their field. This dedication ensures that their patients receive the highest standard of care and the most advanced pain management options available.
Dr Shanthakumar obtained their primary medical qualification in 1985. They are a distinguished member of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

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

— Dr Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Bushey (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Anaesthetics
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bushey (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Anaesthetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-822556 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Anaesthetics
#EB-BD444230 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,116
Annual physical exam 99395 2,594
Vaccination administration 90471 1,746
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,325

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar with the team
WITH TEAM
Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Anaesthetics
    Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8866/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37288312 · cited by 148
  2. Long-term follow-up of Anaesthetics across GB
    Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9086/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31425154 · cited by 150
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Anaesthetics
    Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9671/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37585866 · cited by 48

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Anaesthetics — Bushey · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Anaesthetics
  • Awareness When should you see a anaesthetics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ratnasingh.edward.shanthakumar@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

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Anaesthetics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Ratnasingh Edward Shanthakumar specialises in Anaesthetics in Bushey, GB. 46 years of clinical experience.

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