
Mr Sunil Kumar
Professional statement
Mr Sunil Kumar is an exceptionally highly trained and experienced Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon who practices across London and Essex. His specialist interests are with knee surgery and sports injuries; he regularly performs knee surgeries, including arthroscopic surgeries and knee replacements, as well as osteoarthritis management procedures and joint replacements. Furthermore, he also provides paediatric orthopaedic care.
His many years of medical training began in 1989 at the London Hospital Medical College. After this, he underwent basic surgical training through prestigious fellowships followed by specialist training in orthopaedic surgery from 1994 to 2000. In 1999, he pursued further specialist training into knee and sports trauma with a fellowship in New Zealand and Australia.
As well as dedicating his career to providing outstanding patient care, he also contributes to his field through research. This research investigates aspects such as cartilage transplantation, improving post-surgical recovery and biological treatments for arthritis. Among his many notable achievements is the development of rapid rehabilitation programmes for traumatic osteochondral lesions that require surgery, cartilage transplantation, cruciate ligament reconstruction and multi-ligament stabilisation.
As part of his commitment to high-quality patient care, Mr Kumar ensures he stays up to date with the latest technologies. This includes the latest knee replacement techniques such as 3D printed personalised knee replacements and robotic surgery.
Clinics

The Holly Private Hospital
Buckhurst Hill, High Road, IG9 5HXMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 36 years of experience
- Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spire London East Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Knee surgery
- Knee replacement
Professional memberships
- The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
- European Society for Surgery of the Knee and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
Education
- Knee and Arthroplasty Fellowship, Auckland Public and affiliated hospitals (1999)
- DipSportsMed(Ed), Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (1996)
Teaching posts
- He is a faculty member of knee surgery training courses
- He is on the Trainee Appointment Committee
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Mr Kumar was insightful and really helped explain our son's injury and helped guide us in our next steps. Would highly recommend
- Super Doctor
- I had a total knee replacement at the Nuffield in Brentwood carried out by this wonderful man Mr Kumar. He’s changed my quality of life, he completely put me at ease and explained everything to me. My operation was end of February & my new knee feels amazing. He’s the best !!
- It was a pleasure meeting Mr Kumar, who took time to explain everything to me and the procedure that I need and I look forward to him carrying out the operation.
- I was very pleased with the personal service and advice I received.
- My appointment went well.
- I had very pleasant experience with the doctor and also with other staff.
- Couldn’t fault the experience
- Excellent service
- Excellent service