Mr Syed AhmedOrthopaedic Surgery in Tunbridge Wells
Mr Syed Ahmed
MBChB LLM MSc FRCS
GMC: 7014758Professional statement
Mr Syed Ahmed is a consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon with a subspecialty interest in minimally invasive hip replacements. He is also a high-volume hip surgeon. The protocols he and his team follow ensure minimal blood loss and early recovery following hip replacement surgery.
He is a fellowship-trained hip and knee surgeon, and his training at renowned medical institutions and his leading expertise contribute to the great level of professional and personalised care that he offers. His areas of expertise include hip and knee replacements, revision of hip replacements, hip and knee arthroscopy, periprosthetic fracture management and lower limb trauma. He also has an interest in robotic hip replacements, minimally invasive hip replacements, accelerated rehabilitation and enhanced recovery.
After graduating from the University of Sheffield Medical School in 2008, his training took place in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. This training lead him to taking on international experience in Toronto, Canada, where he further specialised in lower limb arthroplasty. He continued to hone his skills throughout his training: at University College London Hospital he gained significant experience in complex hip and knee replacements, revision hip surgery and robotic hip and knee arthroplasty.
As well as dedicating his career to providing professional and personalised patient care, he also commits to medical research. Mr Ahmed's work has been published in renowned peer-reviewed journals and he has presented his findings at international meetings. He also participates in the teaching of future specialists: He has given lectures on Masters programmes at University College London and Canterbury Christ Church University and is an instructor and tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons on their ATLS course.
He is a fellowship-trained hip and knee surgeon, and his training at renowned medical institutions and his leading expertise contribute to the great level of professional and personalised care that he offers. His areas of expertise include hip and knee replacements, revision of hip replacements, hip and knee arthroscopy, periprosthetic fracture management and lower limb trauma. He also has an interest in robotic hip replacements, minimally invasive hip replacements, accelerated rehabilitation and enhanced recovery.
After graduating from the University of Sheffield Medical School in 2008, his training took place in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. This training lead him to taking on international experience in Toronto, Canada, where he further specialised in lower limb arthroplasty. He continued to hone his skills throughout his training: at University College London Hospital he gained significant experience in complex hip and knee replacements, revision hip surgery and robotic hip and knee arthroplasty.
As well as dedicating his career to providing professional and personalised patient care, he also commits to medical research. Mr Ahmed's work has been published in renowned peer-reviewed journals and he has presented his findings at international meetings. He also participates in the teaching of future specialists: He has given lectures on Masters programmes at University College London and Canterbury Christ Church University and is an instructor and tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons on their ATLS course.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Tunbridge Wells, Kingswood Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4UL,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (present)
Subspecialties
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Professional memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Hip Society
Education
- MSc (Tr & Orth), University of Brighton (2018)
- FRCS (Tr & Orth), Royal College of Surgeons, England (2017)
Teaching posts
- He is an Advanced Trauma Life Support instructor and a tutor on the Basic Surgical Skills Course for the Royal College of Surgeons.
- He has given lectures on Masters programmes at University College London and Canterbury Christ Church University.
Positions in organisations
- College Tutor, Royal College of Surgeons, England.
Publications and conferences
- You can view Mr Ahmed's research on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- In 2019, he was one of two orthopaedic surgeons to be awarded the prestigious The British Hip Society Travelling Fellowship. This gave him the unique opportunity to gain experience at the internationally renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York.
- European Hip Society Travelling Fellowship
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 7014758
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- I was very fortunate to have such an excellent Surgeon to perform the operation. I had complete trust in him & i am so happy with the outcome. Thsnk you.
- Very pleasant throughout
- Recently had Hip Replacement Surgery at The Nuffield Hospital, Tunbridge Wells. Doctor Syed Ahmed was superb, and 5 weeks post op I am feeling the benefits, and more importantly pain free. Very informative, and a very skilled man highly recommend, and the Hospital as well.
- Excellent care throughout. The whole process was very quick and professional.
- Delighted with the outcome of my hip replacement and the care and consideration given.
- Mr Ahmed completed both my hip replacement operations, totally professional from start to finish and always felt in good hands
- Only 6 weeks after having hip replacement surgery I am walking normally, gaining strength every day & pain free for the first time in years. I could not be happier. Thank you
- Explanation & surgery given by mr Ahmed was excellent.
- Mr Ahmed replaced both my hips nine weeks apart. One hip was severely damaged and I was in constant pain, using crutches and housebound. He was re-assuring, courteous and professional, as were all the staff. Highly recommended & can't thank him enough.