Osteoarthritis of the hip specialists in the UK

The Beardwood Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, The UK’s largest independent healthcare provider, is located on the outskirts of Blackburn, Lancashire. We provide services across a wide range of specialties including orthopaedic surgery, gynaecology, general surgery, gastroenterology, urology, cardiology, ENT, dermatology, neurology, neurosurgery and pain management. The hospital is equipped with some of the latest technology and equipment, including: JAG Accredited Endoscopy suite Diagnostic imaging suite which offers X-ray, Ultrasound & Mammography MRI & CT Scanning Centre 8 consulting rooms and a dedicated outpatient treatment room. 18 modern en-suite bedrooms Three operating theatres Six bedded Ambulatory Care Facility Minor Procedures Unit Physiotherapy Over 100 consultants practice privately from the hospital and are supported by caring and professional medical staff including a 24-hour Resident Doctor. The facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site support services, enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery. The Beardwood Hospital is situated 10 minutes from Junction 31 of the M6, within close proximity of Blackburn train station and accessible from all major bus routes in the local area.

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.

The Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre part of Cleveland Clinic London, located in the prestigious Harley Street medical area in central London, provides first-class private diagnostic services in a variety of medical specialties, all at one convenient location. Same-day appointments are also available for selected services.Equipped with the most advanced technology and expert GPs, specialising in diagnostics, including diagnostic imaging, cardiac, and neurophysiology, Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre provides rapid and accurate diagnosis, ensuring treatment can be started without delay.Services available at the Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre include GP services, diagnostic testing, health assessment, women's health, and sports medicine.