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Mr Khalid Malik is a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in hip and knee surgery. He practises privately at Sussex Premier Health Hastings, Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, Nuffield Health Woking Hospital and Ramsay Ashtead Hospital.
Practice Overview:
Mr Malik specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of hip and knee conditions, including arthritis, sports injuries, cartilage disorders, meniscal injuries and failed joint replacements.
His specialist expertise includes:
• Total hip replacement
• Total knee replacement
• Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement
• Robotic-assisted hip replacement
• Robotic-assisted knee replacement
• Revision hip replacement
• Revision knee replacement
• Complex hip and knee reconstruction
• Knee arthroscopy
• Hip and knee arthritis management
• Injection therapies for hip and knee arthritis, including Arthrosamid®
Mr Malik performs a high volume of hip and knee replacement procedures each year and has particular expertise in the management of painful arthritis, complex primary joint replacement and revision surgery for failed or painful hip and knee replacements.
He has established a strong reputation for consistently excellent outcomes, technical precision and personalised patient care. By utilising the latest advances in orthopaedic surgery, including robotic-assisted joint replacement and customised implants, he is able to offer highly individualised treatment plans designed to optimise function, recovery and long-term outcomes.
His practice is centred on delivering expert, evidence-based and patient-focused care, helping individuals return to movement, independence and quality of life with confidence.
Personalised Treatment Philosophy:
Mr Malik recognises that surgery is not always the right solution. He is committed to providing comprehensive non-operative treatment where appropriate and believes in taking the time to understand each patient's symptoms, lifestyle, goals and expectations before recommending treatment. Where suitable, management may include physiotherapy, exercise programmes, lifestyle modification, injection therapies and other joint-preserving strategies before surgery is considered.
Patients frequently value his clear communication, honest advice and collaborative approach to decision-making. He believes every patient should fully understand their diagnosis, treatment options and expected outcomes, enabling them to make informed and confident decisions about their care.
Education & Specialist Training:
Mr Malik graduated from Imperial College London before completing specialist orthopaedic training throughout the Kent, Surrey and Sussex region. Following completion of training, he undertook advanced fellowship training at the internationally renowned Wrightington Hospital, widely regarded as the birthplace of modern hip and knee replacement surgery and one of the world's leading centres for joint reconstruction and arthroplasty.
This advanced specialist training has provided extensive experience in primary joint replacement, complex reconstruction, revision arthroplasty and modern technologies including robotic-assisted surgery
Research, Teaching & Academic Contributions:
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Malik maintains a strong commitment to research, education and surgical training. He has authored several peer-reviewed scientific publications and serves as a reviewer for multiple orthopaedic journals. His research has received multiple national and international awards, including the EFORT Jacques Duparc Award and the British Hip Society President's Prize.
Mr Malik is also the founder of CollabORTHO, a national orthopaedic teaching collaborative that has helped educate hundreds of medical students and junior doctors across the United Kingdom. His contribution to surgical education has been recognised with two Trainer of the Year awards, reflecting his longstanding commitment to developing the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons

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