Total Orthopaedics
“Had consultation with Mr Dunbar in July 2025 and follow up 3weeks later, following a MRI scan.
On both occasions I was treated very professionally and in a friendly and helpful manner. On my second visit, the issue with my knee was explained and options discussed.”See the 44 reviews
Specialties provided by Total Orthopaedics
What makes Total Orthopaedics a leading medical centre in Solihull?
Total Orthopaedics is a leading minor orthopaedic injury e-consultation service that provides expert practice focused on innovative, up-to-date procedures and management options. It is based in Solihull and Sutton Coldfield and its' virtual reach allows for the ultimate convenience of remote consultations for patients that are unable to meet face-to-face or want to maintain social distance during the diagnostic process.
Complementing their patient-care driven consultation service, Total Orthopaedic's team of respected and experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeons offer solutions such as joint-salvaging procedures and robotic surgery. Furthermore, the expertise offered by Total Orthopaedic's specialists allows them to utilise minimally invasive procedures in order to ensure patients receive the best outcome in their surgical treatment.
Each member of the Total Orthopaedics team is an expert in their respective field:
- Mr Mark Dunbar is a fellowship-trained knee surgeon with an University of Oxford degree, that prides himself in a modern, evidence-based approach to inform decision making in his practice.
- Mr Tarek El-Gamal is also fellowship-trained surgeon, specialising in foot and ankle conditions. He is passionate about improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients which is reflected in his highly-respected research.
- Mr Panos Makrides is an orthopaedic surgeon that specialises in hip procedures. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, focused on delivering patient-centred care.
- Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan's orthopaedic specialism lies in hand surgery and is one of the very few in the UK that performs high volumes of arthroscopic scaphoid surgery. He works closely with hand therapists to offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for his patients.
The team is committed to providing patients some of the highest quality of orthopaedic care anywhere in the UK.
Clinic locations
Total Orthopaedics
Solihull, 1 Damson Parkway, B91 2PP,
Credentials
Professional experience
- 6 years of experience
Specialties
- Minor hand injuries
- Minor elbow injuries
Online reputation
- https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/mark-dunbar#valoraciones
- https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/tarek-el-gamal#valoraciones
Centre information
- Fellowship-trained specialists
- Patient-centred care
Languages spoken
- English
- Greek
Reviews
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- Had consultation with Mr Dunbar in July 2025 and follow up 3weeks later, following a MRI scan. On both occasions I was treated very professionally and in a friendly and helpful manner. On my second visit, the issue with my knee was explained and options discussed.
- Has hopefully given me my quality of life back after Full Knee Replacement Surgery, it's only been 7weeks but I'm getting there, Mr Makrides has a lovely manner to him and obviously is excellent in what he does, would definitely recommend Rachel T
- Everything was good
- My Answer is Excellent to all the questions and I have already recommended Mr Makrides to two close friends needing to see a Specialist with his Expertise
- Very professional with a caring approach. Mr Makrides really listens to your concerns & does his very best to help you. Would highly recommend this consultant to anyone
- My father was put at ease immediately by Mr Makrides approach to his knee arthritis.I am a GP and I am delighted that we chose Mr Makrides to deal with my father’s knee replacement. We are very confident that we will be very satisfied with the outcome. Thank you.
- Mr Makrides was calm and informative regarding my MRI scan. He explained everything very well and I shall contact him to make an appointment for my hip replacement next year. I was also pleased to receive a copy of the letter he sent to my NHS practice
- Location is very handy as i live within a short distance and had good knowledge and experience of the hospital.
- Mr macrides is very professional, caring and easy to talk to. He did my hip and so when I had problems with my knee, he was the person I wanted to see. I would recommend him to anyone!