Mr Dinesh Alexander
MBChB, MSc, MRCS(Ed), FRCS(Tr&Orth) (Ed), PG Cert Med Ed
14 years of experience
Blackburn, BB2 7AE
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17 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Rohit Singhal, Mr Azhar Din and 2 other professionals
14 years of experience
Blackburn, BB2 7AE
(+1 more)
17 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Rohit Singhal, Mr Azhar Din and 2 other professionals
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About Mr Dinesh Alexander
Mr Dinesh Alexander is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at East Lancashire Hospitals, specialising in hip and knee replacement surgery, including complex and revision cases, as well as partial knee replacements and keyhole (arthroscopic) knee surgery. He is committed to providing individualised, data-driven care to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.
Originally from the Fylde Coast, Mr Alexander graduated from the University of Manchester in 2012. Following this, he completed his foundation medical training before completing a Master’s in Surgical Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. His extensive surgical training took him across Yorkshire and the North-West, culminating in a prestigious revision arthroplasty fellowship at Wirral University Hospitals, where he also gained experience in treating cancer patients with metastatic bone disease.
Mr Alexander is active in research and has published over a dozen research papers, presented at national and international conferences, and won awards for his quality improvement projects. In addition, he is passionate about medical education; he teaches and examines at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including for the FRCS exit exam preparation courses for orthopaedic surgeons.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys long walks on the Fylde Coast with his family and cockapoo, weight training, and Formula 1.
Subspecialties
- Knee Surgery
- Hip Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7266515
British Hip Society
No. 171
Qualifications
MBChB, MSc, MRCS(Ed), FRCS(Tr&Orth) (Ed), PG Cert Med Ed
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
- Healix Health Services
- WPA
- The Exeter
- Bupa Global
Fees
New appointment
£240Follow-up appointment
£150
Locations
The Beardwood Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)
Preston New Road, Blackburn, United Kingdom, BB2 7AE
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Casterton Ave, Burnley, United Kingdom, BB10 2PQ
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Patients consistently describe Mr Dinesh Alexander as professional; he makes them feel listened to and clearly explains procedures. Many report highly successful outcomes from various operations, enjoying improved mobility and reduced pain. Mr Alexander provides reassuring support from initial consultation to follow-up, with appointments consistently on time. Hip replacement, knee replacement, and knee surgery are frequently highlighted interventions.
Seen before appointment time. All professionals were pleasant. Relevant information given. Treated with dignity and respect. Thank you so much for the excellent care through my treatment
Mr Dinesh Alexander explained everything very well. He was very professional from start of my journey with my hip! Would definitely recommend him to anyone who is in need of treatment to hip.
Saw Mr Alexander today for a 1 to 1 follow up of my hip replacement procedure everything was 5 star and cannot recommend enough
Mr Alexander and the service I received at Beardswood was excellent. Highly recommended. Thank you. It’s a scary time and everyone made it easier. I felt totally confident with him as my surgeon.
Today I had a complete new knee each and every member of staff were first class and the operation was an absolute dream 3 hours later and I’m bending my knee in bed pain free can’t that mr Alexander enough giving me a new lease of live thanks once again
Mr Alexander was brilliant from start to finish really recommend him I said what I would like to do and I have done it and more
From the moment I arrived until the moment I was discharged was perfect in every way. The care and consideration was second to none. My consultant Mr Alexander was a delightful gentleman. He was very approachable and informative. The nursing staff, catering staff were exceptional. Thank you for my care and I nearly forgot .... my new hip 😁
Came today to see Mr Alexander for a post op review for my second knee operation in seven months. I cannot thank Mr Alexander and the team enough. I feel I have got my life back and would encourage anyone to use his services, he is so lovely and caring. Just do your exercises and it totally pays off. So delighted with my two knee replacements. Thank you most sincerely.
Had a knee operation very happy with how it all went from start to finish excellent service
Skill Endorsements
Mr Rohit Singhal
Orthopaedic SurgeonGood colleague and excellent knowledge and skills
01 Apr 2026
Mr Azhar Din
Orthopaedic SurgeonSkillful and energetic, impeccable bedside manners.
07 Aug 2025
Mr Aamir Zubairy
Orthopaedic SurgeonMr Alexander is a well respected surgeon with a wealth of knowledge and a reputation for providing great service to his patients
12 Jul 2025
Dr. Syed Hassan
Respiratory Doctor
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Platelet-rich plasma: a narrative review
The aim of this article was to synopsize platelet-rich plasma (PRP) use in musculoskeletal pathologies through evidence-based assessment of the preparation, classification, mechanism of action and applications of PRP, thereby answering which PRP type is best for each clinical indication. The literature search was performed using Medline, EMBASE and...
18 February 2025
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Post-operative complications following total hip arthroplasty for trauma: A multicentre cohort study comparing dual mobility with conventional acetabular bearings
Aims: Dislocation of a total hip replacement is a serious complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Dislocation rates are higher when surgery is performed following trauma. Our study compares post-operative dislocation rates between conventional acetabular bearing (CAB) and dual mobility acetabular bearing (DMB) THA performed for neck of fe...
18 February 2025
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The role of Gender in Operative Autonomy in orthopaedic Surgical Trainees (GOAST): a national collaborative project
Aims Global literature suggests that female surgical trainees have lower rates of independent operating (operative autonomy) than their male counterparts. The objective of this study was to identify any association between gender and lead/independent operating in speciality orthopaedic trainees within the UK national training programme. Methods Th...
18 February 2025
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Mr Dinesh Alexander speaks English
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Mr Dinesh Alexander primarily practices at The Beardwood Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Preston New Road, Blackburn, United Kingdom, BB2 7AE
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