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Mr Nik Bakti

Mr Nik Bakti

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Cranbrook, TN17 4AX

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15 years of experience

Verified profile

15 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

23 patient reviews2 professional endorsements
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

39 recommendations for:

Shoulder Pain(14)
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery(9)
Arthroscopy(3)
Other(13)

Recent patient review

05 Apr 2024

So easy to speak to. Explained everything clearly and in a very personal, caring way. Absolutely...

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About

Alongside his private practices, Mr Nik Bakti works as an NHS trauma and orthopaedic surgeon at Darent Valley Hospital. He specialises in shoulder and elbow conditions and has a particular interest in the fixation of traumatic elbow, clavicle, and shoulder injuries. He is skilled in shoulder arthroscopy including diagnostics, impingement, rotator cuff repair, frozen shoulder, and ACJ arthritis. He also performs shoulder replacements and elbow nerve and tendon releases. Mr Bakti is interested in the use of the latest technologies available to deliver consistently excellent patient outcomes.

After graduating from Guys, Kings, and St Thomas' Medical School in 2008, Mr Bakti completed his surgical training in Oxford and Kent before earning a master's degree in orthopaedics from the University of Sussex. He went on to complete his fellowship in Perth, Australia, during which he was able to gain valuable expertise in shoulder and sports orthopaedic surgery.

Mr Bakti practices at Benenden Hospital, KIMS Hospital, One Ashford Hospital, and Sevenoaks Medical Centre. In addition to his consultant roles, Mr Bakti is a lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Shoulder Pain (36%)
  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (23%)
  • Arthroscopy (8%)
  • MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan) (5%)
  • Elbow Arthroscopy (5%)
  • Others (23%)

Subspecialties
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Elbow Instability
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Arthritis (Shoulder)
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Brachial Plexus Injury
  • Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher's Shoulder)
  • Bursitis (Shoulder)
  • Shoulder Stabilisation
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopy
  • Biceps Tenodesis and Tenotomy
  • Cartilage Surgery (Shoulder)
  • Complex Arthroplasty
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Joint Injection
  • Joint Replacement

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 7014365


Qualifications
  • MBBS University of London 2008
  • FRCS Royal College of Surgeons England 2017
  • MSc Orthoapedics University of Brighton 2018

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Healix
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Aetna
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Benenden

Location

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Benenden Hospital

4.87
(4570)
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
Monday
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Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00
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4.89
(862)
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
Monday
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Tuesday
09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday
13:30 - 17:00
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4.88
(337)
Kennington Road Willesborough, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0YS
Kennington Road Willesborough, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0YS
Monday
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Tuesday
09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 17:30
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Reviews

All reviews(23)
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Shoulder Pain (13)
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (9)
Arthroscopy (3)
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan) (2)
Rotator Cuff Injury (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

23 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

So easy to speak to. Explained everything clearly and in a very personal, caring way. Absolutely set me at ease from start to finish

05 Apr 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Cannot fault Nik. Excellent.

04 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Stabilisation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Made me feel very at ease.

06 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very polite and calm explanation

27 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Bakti explains everything, answering any concerns. Very kind, helpful and professional.

21 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Explained everything to me in terms I could understand. Put me at ease,

06 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Baki explained what he would be doing & saw me after the operation to explain what he had done. I felt confident in his skills as a surgeon.

23 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A really lovely person, very easy to talk to and explains things efficiently I would recommend this consultant to anyone.

20 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Bakti was excellent. He explained my procedure clearly and fully and was always friendly, kind and willing to listen to my concerns. I had complete confidence in him and in his ability to correct my problem.

04 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Bakti, Nik, was friendly, professional and explained the procedure I was having clearly. I feel very safe in his hands.

23 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
Arthroscopy
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Elbow Arthroscopy (2)
Shoulder Pain (1)
Arthritis (Shoulder) (1)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (1)

2 endorsements

Excellent surgeon and colleague.

10 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
Elbow Arthroscopy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)

Professor Bijayendra Singh

Orthopaedic Surgery
I trained them

02 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Elbow Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Arthritis (Shoulder)

Mr Matthew Oliver

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Nik Bakti's reviews like?

Mr Nik Bakti's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 23 reviews

What languages does Mr Nik Bakti speak?

Mr Nik Bakti speaks English

Where is Mr Nik Bakti located?

Mr Nik Bakti primarily practices at Benenden Hospital, located at Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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What are Mr Nik Bakti working hours?

Mr Nik Bakti is working Tuesday (14:00 - 18:00, 09:00 - 16:30, 09:00 - 13:00), Wednesday (13:30 - 17:00, 13:30 - 17:30)

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