Dr Karadi Hari Sunil Kumar

Dr Karadi Hari Sunil Kumar is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care for individuals experiencing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Specialising in knee surgery, young adult hip preservation, joint replacement, and sports trauma, he combines modern surgical techniques with an objective and reassuring approach. Dr Sunil Kumar works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored treatment plans that aim to restore mobility and enhance quality of life.

His surgical scope includes advanced interventions for both degenerative joint conditions and acute traumatic injuries. Dr Sunil Kumar regularly performs primary hip replacements, joint preservation procedures, knee arthroscopy, and hip arthroscopy. He is experienced in total knee replacement procedures, incorporating contemporary technological advances such as personalised 3D printed replacements and robotic-assisted techniques. Additionally, he offers dedicated treatments for sports injuries, including anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstructions, multi-ligament stabilisation, cartilage transplantation, and rapid rehabilitation programmes for traumatic osteochondral lesions.

Dr Sunil Kumar completed his medical training at the London Hospital Medical College, qualifying in 1989. He subsequently completed basic surgical training in the London region before undertaking specialist orthopaedic training on a prestigious regional training programme, where he was awarded the Johnson & Johnson Arthroplasty Fellowship. He further advanced his clinical expertise through a specialist fellowship in knee and sports trauma in Australia and New Zealand. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, he holds a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. Dr Sunil Kumar maintains active professional memberships with the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Hip Society, the British Association for Surgery of the Knee, and the British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma Association.

Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr Sunil Kumar remains actively engaged in orthopaedic research and medical education. His academic interests focus on cartilage transplantation, biological treatments for arthritis, and protocols designed to optimise post-operative recovery. Through continuous professional development and involvement in national clinical courses, Dr Sunil Kumar remains dedicated to offering evidence-based, high-quality orthopaedic care to both adult and paediatric patients.