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Mr Amit Shah
GMC: 6056833Professional statement
Mr Amit Shah is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Blackpool whose practice focuses exclusively on hip and knee conditions. He has been practising orthopaedics since 1998, with experience in India from 1998 to 2003 and in the UK since 2003. He has been a consultant in Blackpool since 2013.
He assesses and treats hip and knee arthritis, painful or unstable joints and sports injuries of the hip and knee. Treatment options include non-surgical care, physiotherapy, joint injections, keyhole surgery and hip and knee replacement, depending on each patient's needs.
Mr Shah explains conditions and treatment options in clear, straightforward terms, helping patients make informed decisions about their care. His training in the UK included working at Wrightington Hospital on complex hip and knee problems.
He sees private patients at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital in Blackpool, The Lancaster Private Hospital and The Beardwood Hospital, both part of Circle Health Group, and Euxton Hall Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care.
Clinics
The Lancaster Private Hospital, Meadowside, Lancaster, LA1 3RHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon, Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, Blackpool (2013-present)
Subspecialties
- Arthrosamid injections
- Mako robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement
Professional memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- Associate Members of ACT Academy’s Quality Service Improvement and Redesign Teaching Faculty
Education
- FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (2011)
- MSc Orthopaedics Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust (2009)
Teaching posts
- He offers training to GP trainees and MCh candidates that are attached to the Orthopaedic Program run by Wrightington Hospital and Edge Hill University
- Faculty for the Trusts Quality Improvement Program(QSIR)
Prizes and awards
- Gold Medal Research Day, Wrightington hospital, 80 th anniversary celebrations. Best Poster Presentation for the project Early Discharge Schemes in Lower Limb Arthroplasty, A Patient Perspective (2013)
- The NorthWest Musculoskeletal Day, Wrightington. Best Audit Presentation for the project ‘Hyponatraemia in fracture neck of femur patients' (2006)
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 6056833
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Overall Rating
119 total reviews
5.0
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- A pleasure to have been helped by such a professional and knowledgeable person. Many thanks for allowing me to walk properly again.Doctor's response -Dear patient, Thank you for your kind feedback. I am pleased you appreciated the care and advice, and that you are walking well again. It was a privilege to care for you. Mr Amit Shah
- The experience from start to finish was very good there were no complications and I was back home after two days, highly recommendedDoctor's response -Dear patient, Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation. I am pleased you had such a positive experience throughout your care. It was a privilege to care for you. Mr Amit Shah
- Excellent care and surgery replacing my right hip . Mr Shah was very caring and gave me good advice and surgery I would recommend Mr Shah for replacement surgery and will have my left hip replaced by him in the future.Doctor's response -Dear patient, Thank you for your kind feedback following your right hip replacement. I am pleased you found the care and advice helpful. It was a privilege to care for you. Mr Amit Shah
- I can’t thank Dr Shah enough for my operation of a high tibia oesteotomy,it was a complete success,the overall experience was dealt with such professionalism and I would recommend anyone to have this operation if required.Doctor's response -Dear patient, Thank you for your kind feedback following your high tibial osteotomy. I am pleased you had such a positive experience and appreciated the care. It was a privilege to care for you. Mr Amit Shah
- Both my hips were replaced by Mr Amit Shah at Spire hospital Blackpool. Both procedures were exceptional with no complications. And as a result I now lead a full and active life at the ripe old age of 70. Remarkable considering my health 3 and a half years ago.Doctor's response -Dear patient, Thank you for your kind feedback following your hip replacements. I am pleased you are enjoying a full and active life again. It was a privilege to care for you. Mr Amit Shah
- Mr Shah was extremely professional, courteous and approachable. I found his medical knowledge and expertise to be second to none. He was empathetic to my condition and reassuring. Surgery was done expertly and recovery has been fast. Thank you Mr ShahDoctor's response -Dear patient, Thank you for your kind feedback. I am pleased you felt reassured and found the explanations helpful throughout your care. It was a privilege to care for you. Mr Amit Shah
- Mr Shah was professional & considerate and answered every question as though it had never been asked before. I felt heard & valued as a patient. The surgery went amazingly well. I would not hesitate to recommend this true gentleman. The entire team at Spire were excellent.Doctor's response -Dear patient, Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation. I am pleased you felt heard and valued, and appreciated the care from me and the team. It was a privilege to care for you. Mr Amit Shah
- I had a total left hip replacement on 28th August 25 and had surgery done by Mr Shah and am very pleased with everything. Was a bit nervous about having it done but Mr Shah explained everything and his good wit and professional manner made it all the easier, he has a great team .Doctor's response -Dear patient, Thank you for your kind feedback following your left hip replacement. I am pleased the explanations helped you feel more at ease. It was a privilege to care for you. Mr Amit Shah