Dr Kalyan Spine Specialist & Surgeon

Dr Kalyan recently did spinal surgery on my grandma, Joan. Here is her review; - I have less pain and the surgery from Dr Kalyan has given me a better quality of life.
Dec 10th, 2022

Thank you, thank you , thank you!!!!! Eight months of chronic sciatic leg pain, 95% gone . Mr Kalyan is an outstanding, professional, dedicated surgeon. I felt at ease immediately on my first consultation, he explained my options in detail and I decided surgery was the best option for me. Im so grateful to him and his excellent team. My life is getting back to normal, most importantly that horrendous pain has subsided. Please dont ever retire !!!!! Would recommend 100%
Oct 6th, 2022

Dr Kalyan is a very kind man with a great sense of humour that has you feeling relaxed within no time,He is nothing short of a miracle man,I was in total agony with my back,He put me through a full MRI scan to determine my issues,Quickly diagnosing my pain problems he done a temporary spinal block and gave me steriod injections,The pain relief was almost instant,And although my arthritis will never improve,Dr Kalyan has made it possible for me to live pain free,To have a nights sleep without waking up every time i turn is amazing,I cant Dr Kalyan enough for his professional service,Hes help change my life
Oct 6th, 2022

For 3 months I had back pain and sciata from a herniated lumbar disc. I could not stand or walk for more than 2 or 3 minutes because of the pain. NHS GP treatment was paracetamol and codeine - neither of which helped. I went to Washington Spire to see Mr Kalyan, and the difference was immediate: properly effective pain relief, a good explanation of what was wrong, followup letter from each consultation, discussion about the best course of action. I decided on the spinal injections, which Mr Kalyan and the radiologist performed impeccably. I have been painfree since then (2 months ago). I can stand up straight, walk, drive, gentle gardening - all the activities I had stopped doing. I realise that this is not the end of my spinal story, but if/when my symptoms return, I will go to see Mr Kalyan again, without hesitation. Thank you so much!
Apr 14th, 2023

I have been seeing Mr Kalyan since June 2021 for my lower back and unfortunately have not been impressed. If there isnt an operation to be performed or an injection to administer Mr Kalyan has nothing to offer at all. It isnt always easy to understand him and what he says in an appointment often isnt put in his letters which often contain inaccuracies about advice he says he has given. In his letters under a heading titled diagnosis he will list everything on the scan, rather than provide an indication as to what the suspected cause is. There is nothing in his letters for instance about prognosis, which from a patient perspective is probably most important. If he doesnt know he should just say that in the letter. Other spine specialists I have seen months later outline the benefit in core strengthening and the principles underpinning an effective rehab program. Mr Kalyan did not do this. After several months he referred me to a physio (Mr Mason) at Spire who said to me that he has reservations about him and his reactive, overly conservative approach and my experience since has confirmed that. For example, 10 months after my first consultation Mr Kalyan says I shouldnt do breast stroke when I swim. Perhaps tell me this 10 months earlier! In short, Mr Kalyan treats the scan not the symptoms, therefore if you are not a candidate for a surgery do not waste any further time with him. My life is now virtually over in large part thanks to the reactive, scan based approach of Mr Kalyan that has only worsened my symptoms. My pain now is severe in the centre of my lower spine and is constant, I didnt have any of this prior to seeing him in June 2021, prior to seeing him in June I was more active and in less pain, I swam every day 40 lengths and stopped as Mr Kalyan told me to only do a few lengths and float in the water. I know this is long but I feel Ive have to say all this to avoid others making the same mistake. Regards. N.B 28/12 My review was posted on 26/12 and was deleted by someone (cant imagine who). Im putting it on again and will keep doing so until I die. Ditto 3/1/23, and various dates now 31/1/23, and 17/2/23. I will die soon and have taken photos of this review so that my family can bring this to the attention of the press when I die.
Mar 8th, 2023