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Mr Akash Sharma
Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon
BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCS(Orth)
"Spire Healthcare offers an environment for clinicians to thrive in and dedicate their time and expertise in the whole patient journey."
Specialises in
- Total knee replacement
- Robotic knee surgery with Mako
- Failed knee replacement
- Minimally invasive partial knee replacement
Languages spoken
English
I am a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon who specialises in Robotically Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery. I qualified with a Distinction in Clinical Practice from St George's Hospital Medical School, London in 2007 and undertook my Basic Surgical Training in London and Oxford. I went on to complete my higher surgical training in the West Midlands on the Birmingham Rotation and obtained my FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) in 2016. I completed my advanced knee fellowships at both the highly competitive internationally recognised Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford and Nottingham University Hospitals.
I have a professional interest in all aspects of knee conditions and my specialist surgical interests and expertise include keyhole surgery, minimally invasive partial knee replacements, total knee replacements and failed knee replacements (which often require complex reconstructions). I am happy to provide second opinions for those with complex knee conditions.
I strive to use the latest technologies and advancements in orthopaedics to deliver the best surgical outcome for my patients. I am also currently contributing to the largest ongoing trial on robotic technology in total knee replacements using the MAKO robotics system (funded by the National Institute of Health Research).
I have delivered lectures at the British Orthopaedic Association, Computer Aided Orthopaedic Society and British Association for Surgery of the Knee for the use of robotic technology in my practice. I use my expertise to regularly train other consultants nationally and internationally wanting to learn how to perform robotically assisted knee replacements in their practice.
I currently work as a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham which is recognised as a leading and internationally renowned specialist orthopaedic centre.
I am the chair of the Modern Interventions Group as well as the Surgical Lead for same day discharge following knee replacement surgery at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. I am currently part of a select working group of knee surgeons formulating national guidelines for the British Association for Surgery of the Knee for primary total knee arthroplasty.
Discover the next generation of hip and knee surgery with Mako. I now offer robotic-arm assisted joint replacements at Spire South Bank Hospital.
General Medical Council Number: 6156003
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Akash Sharma at Spire include:
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics - hip and knee
- Knee arthroscopy surgery
- Knee replacement
Other treatments
- Robotic knee joint replacement with Mako
Get in touch
Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire South Bank Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Knee surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Soft tissue injuries
Qualification and professional memberships
MB BS Distinction in Clinic Practice / St Georges Hospital Medical School / 2007
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
The primary medical degree awarded by medical schools
Professional memberships
British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS UK)
Professional leadership
Modern Interventions Chair at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Day case lead for Joint Replacement Surgery at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Primary Arthroplasty Working Group for British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
Research and publications
I have been awarded three academic prizes in my medical career. I frequently publish my research in scientific peer reviewed surgical journals internationally. I have a research background in both Clinical and Basic Sciences. I have co-authored five book chapters and am often invited to give lectures to trainee doctors at Universities.
I regularly contribute to a number of orthopaedic journals for my personal orthopaedic research for peer review basis. I also contribute as a editorial reviewer to the Bone and Joint Open publication portal.
Articles
Morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty surgery during the initial surge of the COVID 19 pandemic in the UK at a single speciality orthopaedic hospital
Neutral alignment resulting from tibial vara and opposite femoral valgus is the main morphological pattern in healthy middle-aged patients: an exploration of a 3D -CT database
Pre-soaking of Semitendinosus Graft with Vancomycin Does Not Alter Its Biomechanical
Media Coverage
Princess Anne opens new facilities at specialist orthopaedic hospital, Coventry Telegraph
Current NHS posts
Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Consultant, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Personal profile
I enjoy spending my spare time with my wife and two very young daughters. Outside of responsibilities for being a father and husband, I still enjoy playing cricket and tennis. I, like most others post pandemic, have found a love for cycling and running.
Contact information
| Telephone | Parkway self-pay: 0121 704 5530 | South Bank self-pay: 01905 362 252 |
| Private secretary | Margaret Moloney |
| Private secretary telephone | 0121 716 9035 |
| Private secretary email | m.moloney@medmin.co.uk |