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Mr Mahbub Alam

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Colchester

Mr Mahbub Alam

4 years of experience 5.0 (88 verified reviews)

8,872+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Mahbub Alam at a glance

Mr Mahbub Alam is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Colchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Colchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr. Mahbub Alam is a highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in knee surgery and sports injuries. He works at Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust and has been providing excellent care to patients since 2017. Prior to his appointment in Colchester, he served as a Consultant in London from 2014.

Mr. Alam's clinical interests encompass a wide range of knee-related procedures and treatments. He specialises in arthroscopy, including cartilage surgery and meniscus surgery. He is experienced in knee ligament surgery, such as ACL repair and reconstruction, as well as MCL, LCL, PCL, and Anterolateral Ligament procedures. He is skilled in performing knee replacements, including partial knee replacements, total knee replacements, patient-specific knee replacements, and revision surgery. His expertise also extends to sports injuries, high tibial osteotomies, and advanced techniques like cartilage transplants, stem cell treatments, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.

Mr. Alam studied Medicine at University College London and received a Prestigious Scholarship. He further pursued a Master's degree in Biomechanics and Bioengineering at Imperial College London, where he conducted research on knee instability and developed innovative surgical techniques for patella instability. He completed the NE Thames Orthopaedic rotation, gaining valuable experience at renowned hospitals in London and Essex, including The Royal London Hospital and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore). He underwent specialised training in knee surgery, sports injuries, and arthroplasty during his Knee, Sports Injuries, and Lower Limb Trauma fellowship at UHS Southampton, a centre for the European Knee Fellowship.

Mr. Alam has made significant contributions to the field of orthopaedics through his research. He has published research articles in prestigious international journals, focusing on topics such as total knee replacements, knee sports and ligament injuries, and patella instability. He actively participates in academic activities, serving as a reviewer for the Bone & Joint Journal and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He has also been involved in leading multi-center studies on knee replacement outcomes. Additionally, Mr. Alam shares his knowledge and expertise by teaching on various courses for senior doctors and surgeons, including FRCS (Tr & Orth) and ATLS.

Outside of his medical career, Mr. Alam engages in education and mentorship. He dedicates time to teaching and mentoring students for GCSEs and provides career guidance in Tower Hamlets.

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

— Mr Mahbub Alam

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Colchester (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Colchester (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-12124 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-BCE528FC · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 607
Annual physical exam 99395 2,249
Vaccination administration 90471 2,665
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,798

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mahbub Alam
HEADSHOT
Mahbub Alam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mahbub Alam with the team
WITH TEAM
Mahbub Alam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Mahbub Alam

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mahbub Alam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9814/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32659684 · cited by 63
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Mahbub Alam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9903/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32135655 · cited by 181
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mahbub Alam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4955/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30627166 · cited by 59
  4. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Mahbub Alam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3878/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31715632 · cited by 137

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Colchester · 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 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-22 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-09 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.mahbub.alam.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

88 verified reviews
4.99
★★★★⯨
88 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

Mr Mahbub Alam's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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