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Tunbridge Wells Hospital, part of Nuffield Health, is a leading private hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK that provides high quality healthcare. Operating since 1968, the centre has recently been remodelled and is fully equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic scanning (including MRI, CT and X-ray), 40 rooms, three new operating theatres, physiotherapy pathology and radiology services and a modern day case suite, to ensure personalised care in a premium environment.Tunbridge Wells Hospital is less than a mile from the city centre and well-served by public transport via the Southern train route and 291, 6 and 7 bus lines.What medical services does it specialise in?The team of industry-leading consultants at the centre offer treatment and services across a wide range of specialisms including:Orthopaedic hip surgery Orthopaedic knee surgery General surgery Diagnostics Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery General orthopaedic surgery Ophthalmology Oral and maxillofacial surgery Gynaecology

Total Orthopaedics is a leading minor orthopaedic injury e-consultation service that provides expert practice focused on innovative, up-to-date procedures and management options. It is based in Solihull and Sutton Coldfield and its' virtual reach allows for the ultimate convenience of remote consultations for patients that are unable to meet face-to-face or want to maintain social distance during the diagnostic process. Complementing their patient-care driven consultation service, Total Orthopaedic's team of respected and experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeons offer solutions such as joint-salvaging procedures and robotic surgery. Furthermore, the expertise offered by Total Orthopaedic's specialists allows them to utilise minimally invasive procedures in order to ensure patients receive the best outcome in their surgical treatment. Each member of the Total Orthopaedics team is an expert in their respective field: Mr Mark Dunbar is a fellowship-trained knee surgeon with an University of Oxford degree, that prides himself in a modern, evidence-based approach to inform decision making in his practice. Mr Tarek El-Gamal is also fellowship-trained surgeon, specialising in foot and ankle conditions. He is passionate about improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients which is reflected in his highly-respected research. Mr Panos Makrides is an orthopaedic surgeon that specialises in hip procedures. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, focused on delivering patient-centred care. Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan's orthopaedic specialism lies in hand surgery and is one of the very few in the UK that performs high volumes of arthroscopic scaphoid surgery. He works closely with hand therapists to offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for his patients. The team is committed to providing patients some of the highest quality of orthopaedic care anywhere in the UK.

Oxford Knee Group is a renowned medical group based in Headington, Oxford with specialist expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of knee problems. These include meniscal tears, knee arthritis, chondral lesions, as well as patellofemoral issues, sports-related knee injuries, and injuries to the posterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments. The medical group consists of highly experienced consultant orthopaedic knee surgeons who are dedicated to providing outstanding care at every stage of the patient journey - from the initial consultation and necessary investigations to the delivery of a customised treatment plan. At the core of their philosophy is understanding the knee problem and how it affects the patient. With particular proficiency in partial knee replacement, Oxford Knee Group performs specialised knee surgery, including knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, osteotomy and advanced cartilage repair procedures. The medical group also provides knee injections and consultations for second opinions, along with access to physiotherapy services. Oxford Knee Group operates from Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital in Oxford, a modern centre equipped with 6 state-of-the-art operating theatres, advanced imaging facilities (including MRI and CT scanners) and excellent outpatient facilities. The hospital is also conveniently located near the A40/M40 and Oxford Ring Road.