
Mr Sam YasenOrthopaedic Surgery in Basingstoke
Mr Sam Yasen

Top Doctors Awards: 2021
MBBS BSc (Hons) MSc (Eng) MRCS FRCS (Tr & Orth) PGCE (M-level) FHEA MFSEM
GMC: 6143291Professional statement
Mr Sam Yasen is a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Basingstoke who specialises in knee, hip and sports surgery. He treats both adults and children. He is a nationally and internationally renowned osteotomy surgeon who regularly lectures around the globe on the topic.
Additionally, he co-convenes an osteotomy teaching masterclass annually where he performs live osteotomy surgery to teach other surgeons. He is a recognised expert on ligament injuries of the knee, including ACL, PCL (of which he is part of the international PCL expert consensus group) and multiligament injuries. Impressively, Mr Yasen has lectured internationally on these topics and performed live surgery as well.
Mr Yasen trained at Guy's and St Thomas’ School of Medicine and graduated with a triple distinction in undergraduate medicine. He obtained a scholarship to study for a first class honours in a BSc in physiology in 2006. Mr Yasen underwent his surgical training in the Wessex region. He was awarded the Sir Walter Mercer gold medal in trauma and orthopaedics for the most exceptional examination performance in the UK in 2014. Mr Yasen was appointed as the British Orthopaedic Association Young Ambassador and invited to represent the UK at the Hong Kong International Congress in 2015.
He is dual-qualified in sports and exercise medicine, and was awarded the McLeod Medal in 2014 again for the best performance in the country. He was appointed as a Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (MFSEM).
Additionally, Mr Yasen holds degrees in engineering (MSc with distinction) from Cardiff University and teaching (PGCE with distinction) at Bristol University.
He has published widely on ligament surgery and osteotomy around the knee, and reviews articles for several orthopaedic journals. Mr Yasen has broad experience of teaching from undergraduate level to International lecturing and presentations.
Additionally, he co-convenes an osteotomy teaching masterclass annually where he performs live osteotomy surgery to teach other surgeons. He is a recognised expert on ligament injuries of the knee, including ACL, PCL (of which he is part of the international PCL expert consensus group) and multiligament injuries. Impressively, Mr Yasen has lectured internationally on these topics and performed live surgery as well.
Mr Yasen trained at Guy's and St Thomas’ School of Medicine and graduated with a triple distinction in undergraduate medicine. He obtained a scholarship to study for a first class honours in a BSc in physiology in 2006. Mr Yasen underwent his surgical training in the Wessex region. He was awarded the Sir Walter Mercer gold medal in trauma and orthopaedics for the most exceptional examination performance in the UK in 2014. Mr Yasen was appointed as the British Orthopaedic Association Young Ambassador and invited to represent the UK at the Hong Kong International Congress in 2015.
He is dual-qualified in sports and exercise medicine, and was awarded the McLeod Medal in 2014 again for the best performance in the country. He was appointed as a Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (MFSEM).
Additionally, Mr Yasen holds degrees in engineering (MSc with distinction) from Cardiff University and teaching (PGCE with distinction) at Bristol University.
He has published widely on ligament surgery and osteotomy around the knee, and reviews articles for several orthopaedic journals. Mr Yasen has broad experience of teaching from undergraduate level to International lecturing and presentations.
Clinics

Hampshire Clinic - part of Circle Health Group
Basingstoke, Basing Road, RG24 7ALMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, BMI The Hampshire Clinic (present)
Subspecialties
- Knee replacement surgery
- Partial knee replacement surgery
Professional memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSE)
Education
- MSc in Leadership Management, Keele University (2018)
- FRCS (Tr & Orth), Royal College of Surgeons of England (2014)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Teaching Fellow, University of Southampton (present)
- Holds a national appointment as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Yasen regularly presents at national and international meetings and has delivered a number of invited lectures and over 50 presentations.
- He also co-convenes two international orthopaedic conferences covering soft tissue knee surgery and realignment osteotomy.
Prizes and awards
- Awarded the Sir Walter Mercer Gold Medal in Trauma & Orthopaedics for the most exceptional examination performance in the UK (2014)
- Awarded the McLeod Medal for the best performance in the UK (2014)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6143291
Reviews
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- Mr Yasen was absolutely outstanding - thank you so much for my amazing new hip, life changing!
- Mr Yasen is my orthopaedic surgeon . He Is very professional, explains exactly what procedure you will need. Takes time to listen to you regarding your questions and very well qualified with exceptional skills. Mr Yasen performed a full right knee replacement with titanium,
- Yasen gave me back my mobility and now I am able to walk again without pain. I am so grateful to Mr Yasen and all the staff at Candover clinic.
- Mr.Yasen performed my ACL and meniscus surgery in Sept 2024, and I couldn’t be more grateful. His expertise, communication, and efficiency made the process seamless. Thanks to him, I returned to sport in Aug 2024 and achieved my dream of attending a USA National team camp!
- Fast, friendly and very professional but more important quality care when needed
- Mr Yasen was very pleasant and explained the issue and recommended treatment(s) as well as detailing the costs.
- I was under Dr Yasen’ s care recently at Basingstoke hospital and recovered very well. He’s very professional, patient and responsible to all his patients in the ward.
- Mr Yasen was excellent with his communication and assisting with my diagnosis and follow up treatment.
- Very efficient appointment