Professor Kuntal PatelOrthopaedic Surgery in Lancaster
Professor Kuntal Patel
Top Doctors Awards: 2023
MBBS, MS(Orth) MRCS(Ed) FRCS (Tr & Orth) MSc (Science of Sports Injuries) MSc (Health Science and Practice)
GMC: 5204765Professional statement
Professor Kuntal Patel is a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Lancaster, Blackpool and Blackburn who holds a special interest in lower limb surgery. His areas of expertise include hip and knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction and arthritis of the knee and hip.
Professor Patel completed his specialist registrar rotation in trauma and orthopaedics with North Western Deanery across various hospitals, including Preston, Chorley, Bolton, Stockport, Blackburn, Burnley and Wrightington.
He obtained fellowship experience as a lower limb arthroplasty fellow (Sir John Charnley Fellow) in one of the most prestigious orthopaedic hospitals in the country, Wrightington Hospital.
Professor Patel is an Honorary Professor with University of Cumbria and an Honorary Senior Clinical Professor with Edge Hill University, regularly teaching regional and national training courses. He often attends conferences and collaborates with surgeons from around the world.
Professor Patel completed his specialist registrar rotation in trauma and orthopaedics with North Western Deanery across various hospitals, including Preston, Chorley, Bolton, Stockport, Blackburn, Burnley and Wrightington.
He obtained fellowship experience as a lower limb arthroplasty fellow (Sir John Charnley Fellow) in one of the most prestigious orthopaedic hospitals in the country, Wrightington Hospital.
Professor Patel is an Honorary Professor with University of Cumbria and an Honorary Senior Clinical Professor with Edge Hill University, regularly teaching regional and national training courses. He often attends conferences and collaborates with surgeons from around the world.
Clinics
The Lancaster Private Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Lancaster, Meadowside, LA1 3RHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, BMI The Lancaster Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Professional memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Association for Surgery of the Knee
Education
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) Royal College of Surgeons (2009)
- MSc in Health Science and practice University of Central Lancashire (2007)
Teaching posts
- Mr Patel regularly teaches regional and national training courses
- Honorary Professor, University of Cumbria
Publications and conferences
- He regularly attends conferences to keep up to date with his speciality.
- Mr Patel has published widely on various topics related to trauma and orthopaedics.
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 5204765
Reviews
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- Excellent as usual. We have benefitted from his care for my wife's replacement hip and recovery from a broken leg a few years ago. The acknowledgement of his skill and expertise with two professorships, have not changed his down to earth and friendly manner
- Professor Patel explains things very clearly and listens well to any questions. He exudes excellence in his manner and attention. I felt completely safe and confident in his ability. It was my first operation and am very thankful I chose him on a recommendation from a friend.
- Just brilliant service from start to finish. What a lovely gentleman Professor Patel is and someone who actually listens to me
- Bedside manner…not applicable All went well and everything was explained clearly during the whole of my visit
- Professor Patel was informative , friendly & empathetic as in the past with my previous surgeries
- My experience was first class from start to finish. Professor Patel was amazing, totally professional and made me feel totally relaxed and confident throughout my hip replacement procedure. I am really happy with my outcome. My whole stay at the Lancaster hospital was first clas.
- I had an arthroscopy on my right knee performed by Professor Patel, and the entire experience was excellent. The procedure was smooth, quick, and handled with the utmost professionalism. I felt completely confident in his care, and the recovery has been going really well.
- I found Professor Kuntal very friendly and helpful in explaining procedure and the follow up appointments were very relaxed and he made you feel at ease.
- Amazing service and dr patel was professional at all times.
- I cannot thank Professor Patel enough for all he has done for me. He was quick to identify the issue that had been causing me so much pain for so long. He ensured I didn’t have to wait long for surgery and his great skill has given me my life back. An amazing consultant.