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Mr Ali Abdulkarim

MCh, FRCS (T&O), FEBOT, MFSEM (UK), MFSEM (Ireland), MB ChB

Orthopaedic Surgeon

28 years of experience

Worthing, BN12 5AT

(+3 more)

5 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Andrew Skyrme, Dr. Syed Hassan

5

/5

(72 reviews)

28 years of experience

Worthing, BN12 5AT

(+3 more)

5 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Andrew Skyrme, Dr. Syed Hassan

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Knee Pain
20
Hip Replacement
14
Fracture (Broken Bone)
6

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About Mr Ali Abdulkarim

Mr. Ali Abdulkarim is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist expertise in hip and knee joint replacement, lower limb reconstruction, soft tissue knee surgery, and sports injuries of the lower limb. He provides expert care to patients across Worthing, Pulborough, Horsham, and surrounding areas, offering comprehensive management for both complex orthopaedic conditions and trauma-related cases.

Mr. Abdulkarim holds a Master of Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons (2010) and completed the Irish national training programme in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. His training included rotations through leading centres of excellence and culminated in Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCSI) and the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT). He also received two prestigious Travelling Fellowships from the Irish Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and the Irish Orthopaedic Association.

He undertook further post-CCT subspecialty training at Cambridge University Hospital (Addenbrooke’s) and Southmead Hospital in Bristol, with a focus on advanced hip and knee surgery.

An active contributor to orthopaedic research, Mr. Abdulkarim has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented at over 100 international conferences. He is also involved in medical education as a visiting lecturer and academic supervisor, and is a faculty member of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine in both the UK and Ireland.


Subspecialties

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Sports Injury
  • Knee Surgery
  • Hip Surgery
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(82)
Skill Endorsements
(4)

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Knee Pain
20
Hip Replacement
14
Fracture (Broken Bone)
6
Knee Replacement
5
Fracture Fixation Surgery
4
Ankle Fractures
4
Fracture
3
Joint Pain
3
Arthritis (Knee)
3
Ankle Sprain
2
Steroid Injection
2
Hip and Groin Pain
2
Postoperative Rehabilitation
1
Knee Preservation Surgery
1
Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
1
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
1
Plantar Fasciitis
1
Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
1
Meniscal Repair
1
Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
1
Knee Fractures
1
Inflammatory Arthritis
1
Hip Fractures
1
Femur Fractures
1
Arthritis (Hip)
1
Multiligament Reconstruction
1
Hip Injections
1
Hip Arthroplasty
1
Joint Replacement
1
Hip Replacement Recovery
1
Revision Endoprosthetic Replacement
Musculoskeletal Examination
Hamstring Repair
Endoprosthetic Replacement
Ankle Arthroscopy
Total Knee Replacement
Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery
Revision Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Intramedullary Nailing
Hip Preservation Surgery
Arthroscopy
Adductor Tendon Repair
Revision Hip Surgery
Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement
Toe Fractures
Fragility (Osteoporotic) Fractures
Osteotomy
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
Tendon Injuries
Internal Brace
Tibia Fractures
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Stress Fractures
Complex Arthroplasty
Sports Injuries
Tendon Repair
Revision Knee Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Achilles Tendon Problems
Meniscus Repair
Ankle Ligament Injury
External Fixation Devices
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Tibial Tubercle Transfer
ACL Reconstruction
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
Patellofemoral Joint Replacement
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
Patella Realignment
Hip Dysplasia
Joint Injection
Bone Spurs
Sports Groin Surgery
Hip Impingement
Knee Ligament Repair
Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement
Femoral Fracture
Knee Injections
Postural Check
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
The Young Knee
Foot Fractures
Partial Knee Replacement
Posterolateral Corner Injury
Excision of Soft Tissue Masses
Knee Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Labral Tear
Hip Arthroscopy
Video Consultation
Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Hip Replacement
Revision Knee Replacement
Anterior Hip Replacement
Joint Injury
Open Reduction, Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Fractures
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Knee Injury
Plantar Fascia Release Surgery
Enhanced Recovery Knee Replacement
Partial Nail Removal
Cheilectomy
Chondrofiller Injections
Ankle Tendonitis
Bunion Surgery
Bunionette Deformity Correction
Big Toe Fusion Surgery
Bunionectomy
Arthrosamid Injection
Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Correction
Ankle Joint Fusion
Bursitis (Hip)
Ulnar Shortening
Robotic Surgery
Peroneal Tendinopathy
Robotic Assisted Hip Surgery
Nerve Block
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
Heel Bumps
Foot Pain
Mako Surgery
Rugby Injury
Foot Sprains
Lipoma Removal
Morton's Neuroma
Labral Tear Surgery (Hip)
Lipoma
Endoprosthetic Replacement Acetabular
Joint Inflammation
Chondral Grafting
Hip Dysplasia
Bone Marrow Tests & Biopsies
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6068785


Qualifications

MCh 

FRCS (T&O)

FEBOT 

MFSEM (UK)

MFSEM (Ireland)

MB ChB  1998


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • The Exeter
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Bupa Global
  • Self-pay only
  • Benenden Health
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Freedom Health Insurance

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

Goring Hall Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Bodiam Avenue, Worthing, United Kingdom, BN12 5AT

4.79(331 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital

Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, RH16 1UD

4.86(207 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital

Warren Road, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN2 6DX

4.88(178 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom, PO19 6SE

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Knee Pain
20
Hip Replacement
14
Fracture (Broken Bone)
6

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Abdulkarim provides excellent and good patient care, giving clear explanations. He helps patients understand surgery options, procedures, and their recovery. This approach leaves patients confident and at ease. Numerous patients rely on his work for knee pain and hip replacement.

5
verified patient
17 Jun 2026

Mr Abdulkarim is most thorough and has a very pleasant manner. I am very pleased with my appointment.

5
verified patient
17 Jun 2026

Very friendly, and explained everything.

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5
verified patient
17 Jun 2026

Very informative helpful.

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5
verified patient
17 Jun 2026

Thank you for your care

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5
verified patient
10 Jun 2026

Lovely man professional but human

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5
verified patient
10 Jun 2026

Fantastic consultant

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5
verified patient
10 Jun 2026

Very good execellant bedside mannner

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5
verified patient
10 Jun 2026

Couldn’t ask for better

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5
verified patient
10 Jun 2026

Very helpful and informative

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5
verified patient
22 May 2026

Really great person 😁

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Skill Endorsements

EXCELLENT CLINICIAN

14 Oct 2025
Endorsed for
Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
Knee Preservation Surgery

Mr Andrew Skyrme

Mr Andrew Skyrme

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

Mr Abdulkarim is a well respected surgeon with a wealth of knowledge and a reputation for providing great service to his patients

24 Jul 2025
Endorsed for
Multiligament Reconstruction
Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Syed Hassan

Dr. Syed Hassan

Respiratory Doctor
I have looked after their patients
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Mr Abdulkarim treat sport injuries at Goring Hall hospital

Mr Abdulkarim treat sport injuries at Goring Hall hospital

24 February 2026

FAQ

What are Mr Ali Abdulkarim's reviews like?

Mr Ali Abdulkarim's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 72 reviews.

What languages does Mr Ali Abdulkarim speak?

Mr Ali Abdulkarim speaks English

Where is Mr Ali Abdulkarim located?

Mr Ali Abdulkarim primarily practices at Goring Hall Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Bodiam Avenue, Worthing, United Kingdom, BN12 5AT
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