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Miss Sabeen Akhtar completed her specialist orthopaedic training in the North West region. She undertook her foot and ankle fellowship at the internationally renowned Wrightington Hospital. During her orthopaedic training, she perused her passion in research, undertaking research projects in the area of foot and ankle surgery which have been published in peer reviewed journals. She received prizes for her research at both national and international orthopaedic meetings.

Miss Akhtar has been a full time NHS Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon working for the Pennine Acute NHS Trust since August 2014. Her elective NHS practice is focused on foot and ankle conditions and encompasses the latest evidence based treatment options, always seeking the best options for every patients and their individual needs. She has successfully treated sports persons at all levels including a World Boxing Association lightweight champion.

Miss Akhtar has been an honorary senior lecturer for Edge Hill University and is currently a faculty member for a number of courses for orthopaedic speciality trainees and a clinical and educational supervisor for junior doctors in training.