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Total Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic Surgery in Solihull and Sutton Coldfield

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4.9Review appointment
“Mr Dunbar performed a partial knee replacement for me in October 2025 All went extremely well. Mr Dundar and all the rest of the staff were fantastic and so was the food”
11 December 2025 - S.P.Verified patient
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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.

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Total Orthopaedics
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    Total Orthopaedics

    1 Damson Parkway, B91 2PP, Solihull

    Expert in:

    Meniscus
    Osteoarthritis
    Partial knee replacement
    Robotic surgery
    ACL reconstruction
    Anterior cruciate ligament
    Arthritis
    Arthroplasty
    Arthroscopic debridement
    Arthroscopic meniscectomy

    Clinic specialties

    Orthopaedic Surgery

    Medical insurances accepted at this clinic:

    I'm paying for myself
    AIG
    AVIVA
    AXA
    Aetna
    Alliance Health Group
    Allianz
    April
    Asia Medical Assistance
    Benenden Health

    "Insurance companies do not sponsor the appearance of specialists or clinics on Top Doctors. Any mention of an insurance company is solely to indicate that these clinics or specialists accept this type of medical insurance."

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Credentials

Professional experience

  • 6 years of experience

Specialties

  • Minor hand injuries
  • Minor elbow injuries
  • Minor shoulder injuries
  • Minor hip injuries
  • Minor knee injuries
  • Minor foot and ankle injuries
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Online reputation

  • https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/mark-dunbar#valoraciones
  • https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/tarek-el-gamal#valoraciones
  • https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/gunaratnam-shyamalan#valoraciones
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Centre information

  • Fellowship-trained specialists
  • Patient-centred care
  • Years of top clinical experience in all areas of orthopaedics
  • Consistently delivering high quality care for individuals, GP practices, CCGs and healthcare providers
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Languages spoken

  • English
  • Greek
  • ِArabic
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All about arthroscopic meniscus repair - Online interview

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All about arthroscopic meniscus repair - Online interview

Are you a candidate for arthroscopic meniscus repair? Do you have questions about key cons...

A quick guide to robotic knee surgery

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A quick guide to robotic knee surgery

Robotic knee surgery utilises advanced technology to enhance surgical precision. It involv...

All you need to know about partial knee replacement - Online interview

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All you need to know about partial knee replacement - Online interview

Do you have knee symptoms which result in mobility problems that severely affect your qual...

Is robotic-assisted knee replacement better than conventional surgery?

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Is robotic-assisted knee replacement better than conventional surgery?

Robotic-assisted knee replacements allow for a more accurate mechanical alignment and impl...

An introduction to Mr Panos Makrides

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An introduction to Mr Panos Makrides

In this insightful introductory video, Mr Panos Makrides, an esteemed orthopaedic surgeon ...

What are the most common knee injuries in sports?

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What are the most common knee injuries in sports?

One of our top orthopaedic surgeons from Birmingham, Mr Mark Dunbar talks about the most c...

An introduction to Mr Mark Dunbar

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An introduction to Mr Mark Dunbar

Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon and knee specialist Mr Mark Dunbar introduces himse...

Hip replacement surgery: what to expect, cost and success rate

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Hip replacement surgery: what to expect, cost and success rate

Mr Panos Makrides, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Birmingham, is the only speci...

Robotic surgery - Hip & knee - Online interview

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Robotic surgery - Hip & knee - Online interview

"It helps us be predictable, it helps us be precise, and that together with good surgical ...

Who should have a partial knee replacement?

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Who should have a partial knee replacement?

A partial knee replacement, as the name suggests, replaces only the affected part of the k...

Hip replacement: Everything you need to know - Online interview

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Hip replacement: Everything you need to know - Online interview

“Hip replacement is a very predictable way to relieve their [the patient’s] pain and retur...

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45 reviews

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  • Mr Dunbar performed a partial knee replacement for me in October 2025 All went extremely well. Mr Dundar and all the rest of the staff were fantastic and so was the food
    11 December 2025

    S.P.

    Verified patient
  • 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.
    30 July 2025

    D.N.

    Verified patient
  • 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
    6 January 2025

    R.T.

    Verified patient
  • Everything was good
    27 May 2024

    P.M.

    Verified patient
  • 24 May 2024

    C.F.

    Verified patient
  • 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
    24 May 2024

    N.M.

    Verified patient
  • 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
    6 September 2023

    L.T.

    Verified patient
  • 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.
    5 September 2023

    M.S.

    Verified patient
  • 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
    28 July 2023

    E.C.

    Verified patient
  • Location is very handy as i live within a short distance and had good knowledge and experience of the hospital.
    23 July 2023

    N.R.

    Verified patient
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