Mr Akash Patel
Orthopaedic surgeon in London
BSc (Hons) MBBS MRCS MSc FRCS (Tr and Orth)
GMC: 6130004
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Professional statement
Mr Akash Patel is a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in London and is an Associate Professor (University College London). He specialises in knee arthroscopies, hip arthroscopy and meniscus repair as well as cruciate ligament (ACL), hip replacement and knee replacement. He privately practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital - Private Patient Unit and BMI The Kings Oak Hospital as well as The Wellington Hospital. His NHS base is the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Mr Patel, who is double-fellowship trained, prides himself in providing the best-possible outcomes for his patients while using evidence-based technologies and enhanced recovery techniques. He also utilises innovative, non-invasive treatments for management of hip and knee disorders including biologics (PRP) and bracing.
Mr Patel is highly qualified and double-fellowship trained. He graduated from University College London (UCL) with an MBBS (2005) and a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Following this, he undertook trauma and orthopaedic training on the Imperial Northwest London rotation. Towards the end of his training, he was awarded various fellowships including international ones in locations including Australia, Switzerland and South Africa. Mr Patel also has an MSc in Evidence-Based Orthopaedics from Warwick University.
Complementing his prestigious and well-earned clinical and academic career, Mr Patel is an Associate Professor at University College London and an honorary senior lecturer for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Furthermore, his keen interest in advanced orthopaedic training for all healthcare professionals is reflected in his roles as an advanced trauma life support instructor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and director for multiple national orthopaedic masterclass surgical training courses.
Mr Patel has written various research papers that have been published in peer-reviewed journals, is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) and underwent prestigious specialist fellowships at Royal Berkshire and Royal Free London Hospitals.
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J C. Verified Patient
09/08/2024
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Dr Patel was so kind and reassuring throughout the whole process of my knee treatment. I felt completely safe in his hands and received gold star service from him and the team throughout. You can tell he cares about his patients.
L H. Verified Patient
05/07/2024
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from my first appointment with Mr patel he Explained what was going be done how long it was going to take and how i was going to feel after. then on the day of my op came to see me and again reassured me i was looked after extremely well by everyone all of the staff
D L. Verified Patient
30/06/2024
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Timing of blood tests and x-rays did coincide with meal times
J A. Verified Patient
27/06/2024
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My mother Joy, has been very fortunate to be operated on by this exceptional surgeon, her progress since has been amazing, two days after a hip replacement , it’s as if he’s given her a new lease of life Very professional but a. compassionate and sympathetic Doctor. Exceptional