
Professor Jitendra MangwaniOrthopaedic Surgery in Leicester
Professor Jitendra Mangwani
MBBS (Gold Medal) MS(Orth) FRCS(Tr&Orth)
GMC: 5205970Professional statement
Professor Jitendra Mangwani is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital. He is an expert in all problems relating to the foot and ankle, such as bunions (hallux vagus), big toe arthritis, ankle arthroscopy, joint replacements, and arthrodesis.
Professor Mangwani qualified from the Sarojini Naidu Medical College in Agra, India. He completed the North East Thames orthopaedic higher surgical training rotation, and undertook further specialist training in foot and ankle surgery, including a travelling fellowship to Amsterdam and one at the Royal College of Surgeons in trauma and orthopaedics.
In addition to his clinical commitments, Professor Mangwani is interested in research of the foot and ankle. He is an elected member of the Scientific Committee of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, is chief investigator for studies on ankle fractures and Achilles tendon, and Principal Investigator for several multi-centre studies. He is active in medical education as an auditor and teacher, and has been deemed ‘academic champion’ by the University of Leicester where he was bestowed the title of honorary fellow. He is frequently invited as faculty for conferences and courses both nationally and internationally. He is a member of the editorial boards for several orthopaedic journals, has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and reviews for The Bone and Joint Journal.
Professor Mangwani qualified from the Sarojini Naidu Medical College in Agra, India. He completed the North East Thames orthopaedic higher surgical training rotation, and undertook further specialist training in foot and ankle surgery, including a travelling fellowship to Amsterdam and one at the Royal College of Surgeons in trauma and orthopaedics.
In addition to his clinical commitments, Professor Mangwani is interested in research of the foot and ankle. He is an elected member of the Scientific Committee of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, is chief investigator for studies on ankle fractures and Achilles tendon, and Principal Investigator for several multi-centre studies. He is active in medical education as an auditor and teacher, and has been deemed ‘academic champion’ by the University of Leicester where he was bestowed the title of honorary fellow. He is frequently invited as faculty for conferences and courses both nationally and internationally. He is a member of the editorial boards for several orthopaedic journals, has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and reviews for The Bone and Joint Journal.
Clinics

Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Leicester, Scraptoft Ln, Leicester LE5 1HY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 33 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Foot and ankle deformities
- Sports injuries
Professional memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Education
- FRCS in trauma and orthopaedics, Royal College of Surgeons (2010)
- MS in orthopaedics, Delhi University (1998)
Teaching posts
- Honorary associate professor, University of Leicester
Positions in organisations
- Chairman of Scientific Committee, British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (2021 – present)
- Reviewer, The Bone and Joint Journal
Publications and conferences
- Professor Mangwani's published research can be accessed on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 5205970