Mr Harbhajan Plaha
Professional statement
Mr Harbhajan Plaha is a top consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Brentwood with over 40 years of experience. His areas of expertise lie in hip and knee replacements; hand surgery; foot and ankle surgery; knee arthroscopy; as well as soft tissue and joint injections and manipulation.
He began his post-graduate medical training in 1972 in India, obtaining his fellowship from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay in 1975 and masters in surgery from the University of Bombay. He received broad general, paediatric and vascular surgery training whilst working in major trauma centres in Bombay. He also obtained knowledge in plastic surgery, maxillo-facial surgery and the management of upper and lower limb injuries, building up a comprehensive understanding of different surgical specialities before pursuing a career in orthopaedics.
After moving to England, he continued training in orthopaedics where he obtained an FRCS Edinburgh, FRCS England & FRCS (Orth) Edinburgh. He finished his training in orthopaedic surgery in many different hospitals in London.
Mr Plaha is now a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon practising at the Nuffield and Spire Hartswood Hospitals in Brentwood, Essex. He has a special interest in both hand and foot surgery and lower limb reconstructive surgery. Mr Plaha published widely and frequently attends training courses in the UK and around Europe to stay up-to-date with new techniques.
Prices:
First consultation: £225 | Follow-up consultation: £150 / Injections in clinic £75
Clinics
Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
Brentwood, Shenfield Rd, Shenfield, Brentwood CM15 8EH,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 49 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spire Hartswood Hospital, Warley (present)
Subspecialties
- Morton's neuroma
- Silastic arthroplasty (toe joint replacement)
Professional memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Hip Society
Education
- FRCS (Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons) Edinburgh (1984)
- FRCS (Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons) England (1981)
Publications and conferences
- View Mr Plaha's publications on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- Gold Medal for standing first at the Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons exams
Languages spoken
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- Mr Praha was extremely professional and polite. He fully explained the procedure and put me at my ease. I cannot fault any of the procedure. Excellent surgeon and great medical care.
- It was a pleasure knowing that the surgeon who performed my procedure was very skilled with the operation and showed care and attention with bed side manner.
- Very good procedure, well informed by the surgeon. Felt very cared for and would recommend.
- Staff and Dr always friendly and explained everything well
- Dr Plaha is so understanding and has such a friendly demeanour. Never met such a nice doctor before! I would highly recommend him!
- Huge thanks to Dr Plaha and the team at Spire Hartswood Hospital- Fantastic service, care and aftercare. Excellent!!
- Mr Plaha was a very happy go lucky pleasent Doctor, who made me feel aa if i was important. He done a great job on my thumb. A pleasure to have been seen by him and to have met him. Thank you
- Experience was friendly and professional from initial consultation through to discharge, with the outcome of the operation as planned/hoped for
- Very pleased with my treatment.