Mr Harbhajan Plaha
Orthopaedic surgeon in Essex
MS FCPS FRCS(Edin) FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Tr&Orth)
GMC: 2380588
Mr Harbhajan Plaha areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Harbhajan Plaha is a top consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Brentwood with over 40 years of experience. His areas of expertise lie in hip and knee replacement, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, knee arthroscopy and soft tissue and joint injections.
He began his post-graduate medical training in 1972 in India, obtaining his fellowship from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay in 1975 and masters in surgery from the University of Bombay. He received broad general, paediatric and vascular surgery training whilst working in major trauma centres in Bombay. He also obtained knowledge in plastic surgery, maxillo-facial surgery and the management of upper and lower limb injuries, building up a comprehensive understanding of different surgical specialities before pursuing a career in orthopaedics.
After moving to England, he continued training in orthopaedics where he obtained an FRCS Edinburgh, FRCS England & FRCS (Orth) Edinburgh. He finished his training in orthopaedic surgery in many different hospitals in London.
Mr Plaha is now a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon practising in various private hospitals in the UK. He has a special interest in both hand and foot surgery and lower limb reconstructive surgery. He often performs very complex hip and knee revision surgery.
Mr Plaha published widely and frequently attends training courses in the UK and around Europe to stay up-to-date with new techniques.
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W. Verified Patient
08/10/2024
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The Doctor and the staff is simply the best.
H. Verified Patient
14/05/2024
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If I could leave some photos that would be amazing as the before and after photos are outstanding. This man is a genius! I recently had bunion surgery with dr plaha on 26th March 2024 at spirehartswood. I am amazed at his work and 6 weeks healed. I have recommended to others!
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13/05/2024
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Would thoroughly recommend Mr Plaha. He was so very kind and reassuring. The whole experience from referral to discharge has been extremely positive. A special mention has to go to the HCAs and Charge Nurse on the day of my procedure who were just so kind, caring and thoughtful.
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30/04/2024
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