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Mr Michael Thilagarajah

Verified Foot Ankle Surgery London

Mr Michael Thilagarajah

16 years of experience 4.9 (45 verified reviews)

11,120+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Michael Thilagarajah at a glance

Mr Michael Thilagarajah is a Foot Ankle Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Michael Thilagarajah, Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, currently works at Darent Valley NHS Hospital in Kent and has a thriving private practice. He has gained a wealth of experience over his 21 years as a consultant specialising in lower limb problems.

Mr Thilagarajah graduated from his basic medical training at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, before going on to complete his specialist orthopaedic training at several units including Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital and several hospitals in Kent. Before his current post, he was a Consultant for foot and ankle surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals. In his current role, he is currently the Lead for Foot and Ankle surgery, and uses the experience he gained over the twenty years he has been performing hip and knee replacements to enhance his current work. He was also the Lead for Fractured Hips and has transformed the quality of service provided for these vulnerable patients. He offers an up-to-date service for trauma and sports injuries.

Outside his practice, Mr Thilagarajah is a passionate educator, having held the position of College Tutor for Orthopaedics at Darent Valley Hospital and teaching the Royal College of Surgeons Surgical Skills courses for thirteen years.

Mr Thilagarajah strives to provide patients with the best level of care and compassion and has been awarded a level 4 NHS Excellence award for his services. He always takes a holistic approach to lower limb issues, appreciating the significant interactions between the different components of the leg.

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

— Mr Michael Thilagarajah

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Foot Ankle Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Foot Ankle Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-591510 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Foot Ankle Surgery
#EB-5CB30D3D · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,855
Annual physical exam 99395 697
Vaccination administration 90471 2,633
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,614

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

Office, team & in practice

Michael Thilagarajah
HEADSHOT
Michael Thilagarajah in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Thilagarajah with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Thilagarajah at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 91s
Meet Michael Thilagarajah

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Foot Ankle Surgery outcomes
    Michael Thilagarajah, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1402/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38623159 · cited by 15
  2. Outcomes of Foot Ankle Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Thilagarajah, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5291/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36764582 · cited by 45
  3. European registry analysis of Foot Ankle Surgery outcomes
    Michael Thilagarajah, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8640/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33700104 · cited by 171
  4. Outcomes of Foot Ankle Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Thilagarajah, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5155/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36107246 · cited by 33

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Foot Ankle Surgery — London · 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 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Foot Ankle Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a foot ankle surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.mike.thilagarajah@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

45 verified reviews
4.90
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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
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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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