
Mr Sathya Murthy
Professional statement
Mr Sathya Murthy is an extremely well-regarded and experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement, rotator cuff repair, elbow surgery, knee replacementsurgery, and hip replacement surgery. He currently practises privately at The Chaucer Hospital, the Spencer Private Hospital (Ashford), as well as the Spencer Private Hospital (Margate).
After successfully completing his postgraduate orthopaedic training, which he first undertook in 1985, Mr Murthy went on to undertake both general and specialist training at some of the most prestigious and well-established hospitals throughout both the UK and Ireland. In 1999, he notably obtained a master's degree in orthopaedics from the University of Liverpool, and also an Intercollegiate Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery from said university in the same year.
Mr Murthy gained an invaluable amount of experience and expertise in hip and knee replacement surgery whilst occupying the position as senior registrar at the Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital in Dublin. He has also undertaken sports fellowship training in shoulder and knee injuries at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospitals. Southampton University Hospital was where he completed his specialist training in knee reconstruction and knee replacement. He had the privilege of undergoing his fellowship with two past presidents of the British Elbow & Shoulder Society (BESS).
Clinics

The Chaucer Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Canterbury, Nackington Rd, Canterbury CT4 7ARMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 43 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust ( 2005 - present)
Subspecialties
- Shoulder dislocation
- Frozen shoulder
Professional memberships
- BESS, British Elbow and Shoulder Society
- BASK, British Association of Surgery of Knee
Education
- M Ch Orth, Master's Degree Orthopaedics, University of Liverpool (1999)
- FRCS Orth, Inter-collegiate Board of Royal Colleges, 1999
Teaching posts
- Educational Supervisor, East Kent University NHS Trust
- Clinical Supervisor, East Kent University NHS Trust
Publications and conferences
- Treatment of Midshaft Humerus Fractures Using Early Functional Bracing: Results and Prognostic Factors, Cureus, May 05, 2021
- The Second sucker technique, Orthopaedic ProceedingsVol. 86-B, No. SUPP_I, Published Online:21 Feb 2018
Prizes and awards
- Employer based awards, 2020, East Kent NHS University Trust
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- During my appointment I found Mr Murthy very polite, and efficient. Mr Murthy answered all my questions in depth. I am very happy with my appointment with him.
- From the first consultation right through to the final discharge meeting, Mr Murthy patiently listened, explained and advised. His professional yet kind and friendly attitude put any concerns I had to rest and I would be more than happy to have him as my consultant again, should I ever need it.
- All good Dr Murthy explained everything and was easy to understand.
- Excellent
- I found Mr. Murthy very approachable and put me at my ease straight away. He explained the implications of my operation in terms that any layman would understand, and I’m more than pleased with the outcome of my reverse shoulder replacement. Highly recommend Mr. Murthy.
- Fantastic no waiting straight to see Mr. Murphy would recommend him and Surgery 100%. I have no complaints at all great service.