Mr Syed Ahmed areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Syed Ahmed is a consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon with a subspecialty interest in minimally invasive hip replacements. He is also a high-volume hip surgeon. The protocols he and his team follow ensure minimal blood loss and early recovery following hip replacement surgery.
He is a fellowship-trained hip and knee surgeon, and his training at renowned medical institutions and his leading expertise contribute to the great level of professional and personalised care that he offers. His areas of expertise include hip and knee replacements, revision of hip replacements, hip and knee arthroscopy, periprosthetic fracture management and lower limb trauma. He also has an interest in robotic hip replacements, minimally invasive hip replacements, accelerated rehabilitation and enhanced recovery.
After graduating from the University of Sheffield Medical School in 2008, his training took place in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. This training lead him to taking on international experience in Toronto, Canada, where he further specialised in lower limb arthroplasty. He continued to hone his skills throughout his training: at University College London Hospital he gained significant experience in complex hip and knee replacements, revision hip surgery and robotic hip and knee arthroplasty.
As well as dedicating his career to providing professional and personalised patient care, he also commits to medical research. Mr Ahmed's work has been published in renowned peer-reviewed journals and he has presented his findings at international meetings. He also participates in the teaching of future specialists: He has given lectures on Masters programmes at University College London and Canterbury Christ Church University and is an instructor and tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons on their ATLS course.
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V C. Verified Patient
01/08/2024
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Very pleasant throughout
D T. Verified Patient
22/08/2023
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Recently had Hip Replacement Surgery at The Nuffield Hospital, Tunbridge Wells. Doctor Syed Ahmed was superb, and 5 weeks post op I am feeling the benefits, and more importantly pain free. Very informative, and a very skilled man highly recommend, and the Hospital as well.
G B. Verified Patient
15/06/2023
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Excellent care throughout. The whole process was very quick and professional.
E B. Verified Patient
01/06/2023
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Delighted with the outcome of my hip replacement and the care and consideration given.