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Dr. Ajeya Adhikari

Bone and Joint Specialist

, London, United Kingdom

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Ajeya Adhikari is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Parkside Private Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ajeya Adhikari is part of:

  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery
  • International Cartilage Repair Society
  • International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery""British Orthopaedic Association
  • International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery

Qualifications :

  • MS(Orth)
  • MCh(Orth)
  • FRCS(Orth)

Hospital Address :

Parkside Private Hospital, Parkside, London, UK

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ajeya Adhikari?

  • Dr Ajay Adhekari is a respected figure in the field of orthopedic surgery. On average, he performs 250 arthroscopic surgeries, 220 knee replacements and 70 cruciate ligament surgeries in a year.
  • A highly qualified orthopedic surgeon, Dr Adhikari has more than 25 years of experience and specializes in total and partial knee replacement, cartilage transplant, patellofemoral replacement, corrective osteotomy, cruciate ligament reconstruction and patella realignment.
  • Dr Adhikari is a member of several prestigious organizations such as the British Orthopedic Association, the British Medical Association, and the International Cartilage Research Society. He serves as the Vice President of the British Society for Computer-Assisted Surgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow. Additionally, he is the Chairman of SCIOT's committee on Computers and Enabling Technology.
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Dr. Simon Bridle

Bone and Joint Specialist

, London, United Kingdom

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Simon Bridle is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Parkside Private Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Simon Bridle is part of:

  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Hip Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • FRCS (ENG)
  • FRCS (Orth)

Hospital Address :

Parkside Private Hospital, Parkside, London, UK

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Dr. Paul Gillespie

Bone and Joint Specialist

, London, United Kingdom

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Paul Gillespie is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Parkside Private Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Paul Gillespie is part of:

  • FRCSI
  • BOA
  • BHS
  • BMA""FRCSI
  • BMA

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh
  • BAO
  • MMedSc (Anatomy)
  • FRCSI (Trauma)

Hospital Address :

Parkside Private Hospital, Parkside, London, UK

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