Mr Nimesh Patel

Mr Nimesh Patel is a highly skilled and fellowship trained specialist trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with a focus on hip and knee surgeries. He has extensive expertise in various aspects of hip and knee surgery, including trauma, arthritis, joint preservation, and revision arthroplasty. Mr. Patel completed his specialist training on the South West England rotation and went on to pursue advanced fellowships to further enhance his surgical skills.

He completed the prestigious Ling Hip Fellowship in Exeter, UK, which provided specialised training in hip surgery. Additionally, he completed a complex knee fellowship at Guy's Hospital in London, UK, further honing his skills in knee surgery. Mr Patel also undertook travelling trauma fellowships at renowned medical institutions in the United States, including the Shock Trauma Centre in Baltimore and Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard) in Boston, where he gained valuable experience in managing trauma cases.

Mr Patel is committed to improving precision and outcomes in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery, and he actively collaborates with the charity Versus Arthritis as an 'MSK champion' to advocate for patients suffering from pain and musculoskeletal conditions.

Alongside his clinical work, Mr Patel is actively involved in research, education, and surgical training. He plays a key role in the KSS Residency Programme, contributing to the development and mentorship of future orthopaedic surgeons.

Mr Patel leads the Major Revision Knee Centre for the South East England Kent region and has particular expertise in revision knee surgery, complex knee cases, and the management of prosthetic joint infection. His practice also includes total and partial knee replacement, joint preservation surgery including osteotomy, knee arthroscopy, knee injections (including Arthrosamid), and total hip replacement. He currently holds a position at East Kent University Foundation NHS Trust.

Mr Patel earned his medical qualification from Imperial College London in 2008 and is a member of various professional organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association, British Association for Surgery of the Knee, and British Hip Society.