
Mr Abd-Allah El Ashmawy
Professional statement
Mr Abd-Allah El Ashmawy is a highly reputable consultant orthopaedic surgeon with a specialist focus on trauma and conditions affecting the hip and knee. His expertise includes hip and knee arthroplasty, covering total and partial joint replacements, periprosthetic fractures, and complex revision procedures. He also has a particular interest in knee arthroscopy and sports-related knee injuries.
In 2018, Mr El Ashmawy was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons. He went on to undertake his first senior arthroplasty fellowship at University Hospitals Plymouth, receiving advanced training in hip and knee replacement as well as trauma surgery. He subsequently completed a prestigious knee and hip fellowship at the internationally recognised Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, where he further honed his skills in partial and total knee replacements, revision knee surgery, joint infection management, knee arthroscopy, and ligament reconstruction.
His final senior fellowship took place at King’s College London University Hospitals, with a continued focus on hip and knee arthroplasty and complex trauma, including pelvic and acetabular injuries. In addition to his clinical practice, Mr El Ashmawy is actively involved in research, with multiple publications and presentations at international conferences. He holds both a Master’s and a PhD in Orthopaedics, with his doctoral research centred on the use of metaphyseal augments in revision knee surgery.
His additional roles include serving as the audit lead for the Trauma and Orthopaedic department, clinical supervisor for medical students at Peninsula Medical School, reviewer for The Journal of Arthroplasty, and Lecturer in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alexandria.
Clinics

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
Plymouth, Derriford Rd, Plymouth, PL6 8BGMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Osteoarthritis
- Knee arthroscopy
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Medical & Dental Defence Union of Scotland
Education
- MBBS, Alexandria University (2008)
- MD, Alexandria University (2013)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- First class, everybody was very kind and I was well looked after. I was not looking forward to walking down to the Theatre but when you get inside everybody was very chatty and friendly and before you know it you are waking up in recovery.
- A true gentleman who was extremely professional in all exchanges which we had and I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the procedures carried out on both my knees.
- Mr Abd-Allah El Ashmawy is a 'gentleman' in every sense of the word..He made me feel secure, confident & assured that I would receive the best treatment humanly possible. The medical staff are second to non..even the reception staff are attentive & caring. Thank you.
- This Surgeon is the best I have ever had, I fully trusted him, and he also explained everything to me before and after Surgery. . He is a Genius,and a Top Surgeon
- I cannot fault the care I have had from Mr Ashmawy and all the staff at Nuffield Plymouth. Over and above my expectations.
- I cannot recommend this facility and staff enough. The friendly and professional way the staff treated me during my stay was exceptional. The surgeon explained everything to me and put me at ease. He came to see me just before the operation and after, looking to see all was well.
- Everything was as good as could be expected excellent
- Two joint replacements carried out within a short time frame with no fuss or bother and made very easy to cope with thanks to the total professionalism of all I came into contact with, Surgeon, nursing staff, domestics, physio team all played their part. Thank you all
- I cannot fault the treatment I received from Mr Abd-Allah El Ashmawy from my first meeting, during the operation and after care. He made me feel completely at ease, explained the procedure clearly and reassured me. I would highly recommend Mr Abd-Allah El Ashmawy.
- I would highly recommend Mr Ashmawy, he was my surgeon for a total hip replacement. Excellent communications before, during and after surgery, a very professional approach and outstanding care at all stages. I now have a much improved quality of life and am pain free.