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Mr Santosh Kumar Somasundaram

Verified Breast Surgery Blackburn

Mr Santosh Kumar Somasundaram

2 years of experience 5.0 (41 verified reviews)

6,722+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Santosh Kumar Somasundaram at a glance

Mr Santosh Kumar Somasundaram is a Breast Surgery practitioner based in Blackburn, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Blackburn, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Santosh Kumar Somasundaram is a highly skilled Consultant Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon with a wealth of expertise in the management of both benign and malignant breast conditions in women and men. After completing his general surgery training in the North East Thames deanery and at West Middlesex University Hospital, he further honed his skills by successfully passing his Fellowship exams in 2014, with a sub-specialty interest in Breast Surgery.

Mr Somasundaram pursued an Oncoplastic Fellowship at the Nightingale Centre in Manchester before being appointed as a Consultant Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay in 2018. His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of surgical techniques, including advanced oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures for breast cancer, as well as cosmetic surgeries such as breast reductions and mastopexies (breast lifts).

In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Somasundaram has a strong research background, having conducted breast cancer-related studies at University College London. His research has been presented at various national and international conferences, earning awards and contributing to multiple peer-reviewed publications.

Well regarded by both patients and colleagues, Mr Somasundaram is admired for his calm demeanor, strong work ethic, sound decision-making, and exceptional surgical skills.

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

— Mr Santosh Kumar Somasundaram

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Blackburn (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Breast Surgery
    Universitat de València, Blackburn (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Breast Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-875954 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Breast Surgery
#EB-7A540859 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,584
Annual physical exam 99395 2,662
Vaccination administration 90471 2,206
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 793

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 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Santosh Kumar Somasundaram in consultation
IN OFFICE
Santosh Kumar Somasundaram with the team
WITH TEAM
Santosh Kumar Somasundaram at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 91s
Meet Santosh Kumar Somasundaram

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Breast Surgery across GB
    Santosh Kumar Somasundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6875/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35264027 · cited by 112
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Breast Surgery
    Santosh Kumar Somasundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6953/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39786205 · cited by 170
  3. Long-term follow-up of Breast Surgery across GB
    Santosh Kumar Somasundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6386/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33768188 · cited by 92

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Breast Surgery — Blackburn · 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 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

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 · santosh.kumar.somasundaram@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

41 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
41 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 Santosh Kumar Somasundaram's Areas of Specialty

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Breast Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Santosh Kumar Somasundaram specialise in?

    Santosh Kumar Somasundaram specialises in Breast Surgery in Blackburn, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

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    Santosh Kumar Somasundaram treats conditions within Breast Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Santosh Kumar Somasundaram practise?

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    Santosh Kumar Somasundaram speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil.

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