
Mr Rahul KakarOrthopaedic Surgery in Glasgow
Professional statement
Mr Rahul Kakar is an esteemed consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, with over 25 years of experience, based in Glasgow and Stirling. He focuses principally on hip and knee replacements and arthroplasty, soft tissue knee reconstruction, and trauma.
Mr Kakar undertook his medical studies at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, graduating in 1996. He has served as a consultant in the NHS since 2017. His initial training took place in and around Glasgow, followed by a fellowship in lower limb arthroplasty, trauma, soft tissue knee reconstruction, and knee revision surgery.
After completing his fellowship, he returned to Glasgow to work as a locum consultant at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Wishaw General Hospital before joining Ninewells University Hospital in Dundee. His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement surgery, soft tissue knee reconstruction, and general orthopaedics.
Alongside his clinical work, he is actively involved in teaching and training junior doctors, senior orthopaedics registrars, and post-doctoral overseas orthopaedic surgeons. Additionally, he has published research in national and international indexed journals.
Mr Kakar undertook his medical studies at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, graduating in 1996. He has served as a consultant in the NHS since 2017. His initial training took place in and around Glasgow, followed by a fellowship in lower limb arthroplasty, trauma, soft tissue knee reconstruction, and knee revision surgery.
After completing his fellowship, he returned to Glasgow to work as a locum consultant at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Wishaw General Hospital before joining Ninewells University Hospital in Dundee. His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement surgery, soft tissue knee reconstruction, and general orthopaedics.
Alongside his clinical work, he is actively involved in teaching and training junior doctors, senior orthopaedics registrars, and post-doctoral overseas orthopaedic surgeons. Additionally, he has published research in national and international indexed journals.
Clinics

Ross Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Glasgow, 221 Crookston Road, Glasgow , G52 3NQMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Ross Hall Clinic (present)
Subspecialties
- Partial hip replacement
- Revision hip replacement
Professional memberships
- Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
Education
- MB BS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (1996)
- FRCS (Tr &Orth ) Orthopaedics, Royal College of Surgeons
Teaching posts
- Teacher and trainer for junior doctors, NHS
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (Dec 2017 - May 2021)
Positions in organisations
- Fellow (Surgeon) Membership and Communication Board, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 6035968