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Mr Harbhajan Plaha

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Brentwood

Mr Harbhajan Plaha

2 years of experience 4.9 (174 verified reviews)

4,211+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
7
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Harbhajan Plaha at a glance

Mr Harbhajan Plaha is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Brentwood, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 53+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Brentwood, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Clinic times:

Spire Hartswood Hospital: - 08.00 - 11.30 - Tuesday and Wednesday

Essex Nuffield Hospital:- 13.30 - 17.00 - Thursday

Mr. Harbhajan Plaha is a highly experienced Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon.  He began his journey by completing a Fellowship at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Bombay in 1975, where he gained extensive experience in various surgical specialties including general paediatrics, vascular surgery, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, and orthopaedics.

After his training in India, Mr. Plaha moved to London to further his orthopaedic expertise. He obtained prestigious qualifications including FRCS Edinburgh, FRCS England, and FRCS (Tr & Orth) Edinburgh. In 1992, he became a Consultant for Barking Havering and Redbridge Hospital, where he continued to excel in trauma and general orthopaedics.

Specialising in hip and knee surgery, knee arthroscopy, knee replacement, hand and foot surgery, Mr. Plaha has earned a reputation for excellence in his field.

Currently, Mr. Harbhajan Plaha serves as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital and the Spire Hartswood Hospital, where he continues to offer specialised care to his patients.  With a focus on patient-centric approach, Mr. Plaha ensures a comprehensive understanding of his patients' needs and provides personalised treatment plans.

Throughout his career, Mr. Plaha has been dedicated to continuous learning and sharing his knowledge with others. He conducts regular presentations to GPs and patient participation groups on various topics related to orthopaedic surgery.

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

— Mr Harbhajan Plaha

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Brentwood (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Brentwood (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-887803 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-ED29D074 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,341
Annual physical exam 99395 3,011
Vaccination administration 90471 563
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 252

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Harbhajan Plaha
HEADSHOT
Harbhajan Plaha in consultation
IN OFFICE
Harbhajan Plaha with the team
WITH TEAM
Harbhajan Plaha at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Harbhajan Plaha

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Harbhajan Plaha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5934/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30885902 · cited by 101
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Harbhajan Plaha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4641/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32156109 · cited by 79
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Harbhajan Plaha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1487/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33656294 · cited by 9

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Brentwood · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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 · mr.harbhajan.plaha@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

174 verified reviews
4.94
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174 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
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Harbhajan Plaha speaks English, bihari, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi.

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