MBBS FRCS
Orthopaedic Surgeon
32 years of experience
Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0HH
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32 years of experience
Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0HH
5 connections in healthcare
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by Mrs Priya Prakash
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Mr Unnikrishnan Ramkumar is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, specialising in hip and knee surgery as well as complex trauma involving the upper and lower limbs.
He qualified in medicine and completed his postgraduate training in Orthopaedics in India before moving to the UK, where he obtained his primary FRCS in 2002. He undertook registrar training across multiple orthopaedic and trauma subspecialties, including a DePuy Knee Fellowship at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH), Harlow, where he developed advanced skills in hip and knee replacement surgery. He completed his specialist training and was awarded FRCS (Tr & Orth) in 2009.
Mr Ramkumar has been working at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow over the last 20 years.He has been performing a high volume of hip and knee replacement procedures at PAH since 2007. He has also been working at Rivers Hospital, Sawbrideworth from 2018. He has been also performing partial knee replacements from 2022. He also specialises in revision total knee replacement. Over these years he has performed over 4000 joint replacements. With his technical expertise he is known to perform sugeries in a timely efficient manner, helping patients attain a quicker recovery. In addition to elective joint surgery, he also performs surgeries on complex trauma cases involving both upper and lower limbs and has dedicated NHS operating lists for complex trauma.The high volume of joint replacments he performs can be confirmed at the National joint registry website. In the last year (2024-25)he has performed over 400 joint replacements
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Mr Ramkumar believes in patient centered approach in his medical practice. He listens to patients and their symptoms and gives
much importance to this while making decisions on surgical management. With over 30 years of experience he understands better when not to perform surgery. He is also known to put patients at ease and is well regarded by patients as he keeps conversations at a level where patients can easily understand.
His clinical interests include hip and knee pathology, primary hip and knee replacement surgery, partial knee replacement, revision total knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, and the management of upper and lower limb trauma. He sees patients aged 16 years and over.
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General Medical Council
No. 5201672
University of Calicut
Medicine
Graduated 1994
University of Delhi
Orthopaedics
Graduated 1998
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Patients find Mr Unnikrishnan Ramkumar clear and reassuring. He performs hip and knee replacement operations with excellent results, allowing patients to regain independence and live with less pain. His skill in major joint procedures receives wide praise.
I would like to thank Mr Ramkumar for the outstanding care he provided me for my hip replacement. He demonstrated not only exceptional expertise but also genuine compassion and attentiveness. The results have been nothing short of remarkable. Before surgery I struggled daily with the pain and limited mobility. Now I am moving freely.
I recently had a hip replacement carried out by Mr Ramhumar and am very impressed and delighted with the outcome. Pre-op, Mr Ramkumar provided me with detailed and reassuring information regarding both the procedure itself but the rehabilitation process, carefully listening to and answering my questions. I found him to be extremely caring and professional.
Mr Ramkumar was extremely patient with my 85 year old mother, this gave her a great deal of confidence in him which is of course so important when trusting someone with your health, the operation has been very successful and we remain very grateful to mr Ramkumar
This was a follow up appointment after a replacement knee. Dr Ramkumar answered all my questions and concerns, putting my mind at ease.
I was under this dr for osteoarthritis in my hip amd underwent total hip replacement in August 2025. My most recent appointment this week was a review
He assessed the situation following my procedure and proposed a plan for the way forward very concisely
I went in for surgery for a knee Arthroscopy on the 3rd febuary, had a following up appointment on the 22nd april. Very happy with the results thank you
Dr Ramkumar is a very kind person and extremely professional with his approach he took time to explain my recovery and to review my progress. I felt confident with his explanations and have had excellent outcome with both my right hip and left knee replacement. My hip replacement was amazing I felt the benefits almost immediately. My full knee replacement has been six weeks now and I am recovering well and believe that I will gain more independence once my recovery is completed. Dr Ramkumar has been honest with the information given about my procedure and what to expect, I can honestly say he has been spot on. I am likely to need y right knee done in the future and would have full confidence with Dr Ramkumar and his team to complete this my operation. The appointment with Mr Ramkumar today was on time and I was able to discuss any of my concerns. Thank you Dr Ramkumar
Very pleasant visit .Mr ramkumar, I would definitely say, a top surgeon. He answered all my questions and queries. Im doing so well in my recovery, I genuinely put it down to Mr ramkumars expertise. Would 100% recommend and I sincerely hope i get this surgeon when my second knee gets accepted. Kind regards. Lorraine
Excellent surgical skills.Very honoured to be his colleague
23 Dec 2025
Mrs Priya Prakash
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Mr Unnikrishnan Ramkumar's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 60 reviews.
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Mr Unnikrishnan Ramkumar speaks English, Hindi and Malayalam
Where is Mr Unnikrishnan Ramkumar located?
Mr Unnikrishnan Ramkumar primarily practices at Rivers Hospital, located at High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom, CM21 0HH
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Mr Unnikrishnan Ramkumar is working Tuesday (18:00 - 20:30), Wednesday (18:00 - 20:00), Thursday (13:30 - 17:30)
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