Orthopaedic Surgeon
Newport, NP20 6ZE
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Shahid is a Welsh-born Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon at the Royal Gwent Hospital (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board).
He was educated in Cardiff throughout his life and completed his medical training at the University of Wales College of Medicine whilst also completing a further undergraduate degree at Imperial College where he developed and published software to create 3D cartilage wear maps from MRI scans of the knee.
He undertook his basic surgical training in the South West, based in Taunton and Bristol and in 2011 progressed to specialist surgical training on the Prestigious All Wales Orthopaedic Rotation.
Beyond this, between 2017-2018 he undertook specialist Lower limb reconstruction and Revision Arthroplasty fellowships at the world-renowned centres at Oswestry (The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital) and Oxford (The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre).
At Oxford, he was instrumental in establishing a regional MDT meeting for complex revision and infection cases referred internationally and throughout his senior training has also acted as a ‘critical incidents lead’ ensuring valuable lessons and reflections are attained from adverse clinical events.
He was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in 2018 with a specialist interest in Hip and Knee Reconstruction, revision arthroplasty, infection, peri-prosthetic trauma and patient outcomes.
He became the Regional Hip Lead in 2020 and Assistant Clinical Lead 2023 and has undertaken projects to rationalize and streamline implant use, establishing a subspecialty MDT forum and laying the foundations to implement a patient surgical app.
He offers vast teaching, media, leadership and management experience and plays an active role in medical education as a Clinical & Educational Supervisor and Mentor.
By maintaining an increasing management role and active undergraduate and post-graduate teaching responsibilities, allows him to promote his speciality and nurture the next generation of trainees.
Since completing his MBA at the London School of Commerce in 2020, he has developed an active interest in new ways of creating an efficient and effective healthcare service through Digital Health.
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No. 6156657
BSc (Hons) - Imperial College London, UK in 2005
MBBCh - Cardiff University, UK in 2007
MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK in 2010
PGCert Musculoskeletal Sciences - Warwick University, UK in 2013
FRCS (Tr&Orth) - Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK in 2017
MBA - London School of Commerce, UK in 2020
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11 reviews
5
I have had an excellent experience in all aspects of my treatment by Mr Akhtar. I could not have asked for a better Consultant.
5
Excellent service from start to finish! Felt safe and well cared for! Shared my experience with so many friends and family and all want Doctor's number for all family and friends. He is a real person and genuinely cares for his paitent... All I can say is he saved my life! Truly grateful.
5
I felt at ease from my first appt with Mr Akhta, he made time to explain each procedure in a way I understood throughout
5
Mr Akhtar is one of the most approachable,caring doctors I have ever had the pleasure to meet.He gave me full confidence in him I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in the future who found themselves in my position . I cannot thank him enough .
5
Mr Akhtar is the embodiment and golden standard of a consultant that cares about his patients. He possesses a wealth of knowledge and has a desire to understand those under his care and make their lives better. He is the surgeon I would want for myself or my relatives.
5
Explained clearly, had time to dicuss any issues, made me feel at ease,
5
Excellent explanation of the operation. Pros and cons of operation discussed. Warm and caring person who gave me confidence in going forward with this operation.
5
Empathic, expertly knowledgeable, motivated and a very good listener. His advice has reassuringly clarified the way forward with my treatment.
5
Wow! Nothing short of an amazing miracle worker. Professional courteous positive and hard working Doctor. Informative at every stage of the process. Nothing was too much. Treated like a queen from start to finish.
5
Very friendly . And explained, what what needed too know . Without making it too med chat
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Mr Akhtar, consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon introduces himself and welcomes you to consider getting help for any hip and knee conditions you may have!
08 March 2024
What are Mr Shahid Akhtar's reviews like?
Mr Shahid Akhtar's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 11 reviews
What languages does Mr Shahid Akhtar speak?
Mr Shahid Akhtar speaks English
Where is Mr Shahid Akhtar located?
Mr Shahid Akhtar primarily practices at St Joseph’s Hospital, located at Harding Avenue, Malpas, Newport, United Kingdom, NP20 6ZE
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What are Mr Shahid Akhtar working hours?
Mr Shahid Akhtar is working Monday (08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 20:00)
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