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Mr Ankit Desai

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Guildford

Mr Ankit Desai

3 years of experience 5.0 (45 verified reviews)

3,665+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ankit Desai at a glance

Mr Ankit Desai is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Guildford, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Guildford, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Ankit Desai is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions. He is currently practising at the NHS Frimley Park Hospital, where he has a busy practice focusing on both elective and trauma cases related to the shoulder and elbow.

Mr Desai completed his medical training at University College London, where he also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology. He underwent his orthopaedic training in the Surrey and Sussex region, working alongside renowned shoulder and elbow surgeons in major hospitals in the southeast of England. He further honed his skills by completing a fellowship at the prestigious South West Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) and training at the internationally renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore.

With a strong belief in shared decision-making, Mr Desai emphasises patient education to ensure that individuals understand their conditions and are actively involved in making informed choices about their treatment. His areas of expertise include treating rotator cuff injuries, shoulder and elbow instability, frozen shoulder, shoulder replacements, and tennis elbow. He is skilled in advanced keyhole surgery techniques and utilises modern surgical techniques and implants to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients.

Mr Desai is an active member of various professional societies, including the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS). Through his commitment to ongoing professional development and dedication to patient-centred care, he strives to provide the highest quality treatment for individuals with shoulder and elbow conditions.

https://surreyupperlimb.com/

https://www.jointreaction.co.uk/consultant/ankit-desai/

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Ankit Desai

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Guildford (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Guildford (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-484414 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-B22BBF71 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,294
Annual physical exam 99395 360
Vaccination administration 90471 1,856
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 927

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ankit Desai
HEADSHOT
Ankit Desai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ankit Desai with the team
WITH TEAM
Ankit Desai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 138s
Meet Ankit Desai

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Ankit Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5462/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34299083 · cited by 134
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Ankit Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2170/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35567085 · cited by 28
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Ankit Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8535/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31638042 · cited by 34

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Guildford · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Guildford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ankit.desai@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

45 verified reviews
4.98
★★★★⯨
45 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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    Ankit Desai specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Guildford, GB. 17 years of clinical experience.

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    Ankit Desai speaks English.

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