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Mr Muthuswamy Palanimuthu

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Qualified in 1984 at Madras University India.

Completed Masters in Surgery (MS) in India 1989.

Started my career in UK in 1989. SHO training in A&E General Surgery in Lancashire.

Registrar in Peadiatric Surgery in Dublin,  worked 6 months as Research Felow in Dublin and started Registrar training in A&E in Birmingham.

SAS Doctor in Derby and SpR training in Mid Trent.

Consultant at CDDFT from March 2003.

  • Department: Emergency Departments
  • Speciality: Emergency Medicine
  • Based at Hospital site: Darlington Memorial Hospital
  • Special interests: Trauma Education and Management
  • Training: Trained at Mid Trent Region- QMC Nottingham Derby & Mansfield
  • Qualifications: MBBS MS; FRCSEd;FRCSGlasg; FCEM
  • Date added to the specialist register: 2003
  • Training role: Educational Supervisor for Foundation & Speciality Trainees CDDFT SAS Tutor

'In recent times, I have utilised admissions to Richardson for respite direct from my fracture clinic, even at weekends. I have never worked anywhere with this efficiency before - it is reassuring and invaluable for the patient.'

Patient, Lowson / Starling Wards, Richardson Hospital