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Mr Ravichandran Karthikeyan
Orthopaedic Surgery · Edgbaston
👤 3 years of experience
13,386+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr. Ravichandran Karthikeyan is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a career specialising in complex and primary hip replacements, pelvic and acetabular trauma, complex lower limb trauma, and periprosthetic fractures of the lower limb at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
Mr. Karthikeyan graduated with an MBBS in 1996 from Madras Medical College and completed his basic surgical training in Yorkshire, passing the AFRCS in 2002. He entered the West Midlands Orthopaedic Training Programme in 2004. During his higher surgical orthopaedic training, he passed the intercollegiate exit exam in Orthopaedics and Trauma - FRCS (Tr& Orth) in 2008 and was awarded the Certificate of Completion of Orthopaedic Training (CCT) in 2010.
He was selected for the prestigious Cavendish Fellowship in lower limb arthroplasty at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in 2010, where he received advanced training in primary and complex revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee joints. After completing this fellowship in 2011, he pursued a second advanced fellowship in pelvic and acetabular trauma at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
In 2013, Mr. Karthikeyan was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. He provides a tertiary regional pelvic and acetabular trauma service at the Major Trauma Centre for the West Midlands region. His role includes managing complex cases and offering advanced surgical solutions to his patients.
Mr. Karthikeyan is deeply involved in medical education. He is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham in the School of Health Sciences and has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Birmingham. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and serves as a Senior Academy Tutor for 5th-year medical students at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
His contributions to the field were showcased in the BBC documentary series “Surgeons at the Edge of Life,” which highlighted emergency surgical treatments at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Mr. Karthikeyan is an active member of several professional organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Hip Society.
Mr. Karthikeyan graduated with an MBBS in 1996 from Madras Medical College and completed his basic surgical training in Yorkshire, passing the AFRCS in 2002. He entered the West Midlands Orthopaedic Training Programme in 2004. During his higher surgical orthopaedic training, he passed the intercollegiate exit exam in Orthopaedics and Trauma - FRCS (Tr& Orth) in 2008 and was awarded the Certificate of Completion of Orthopaedic Training (CCT) in 2010.
He was selected for the prestigious Cavendish Fellowship in lower limb arthroplasty at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in 2010, where he received advanced training in primary and complex revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee joints. After completing this fellowship in 2011, he pursued a second advanced fellowship in pelvic and acetabular trauma at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
In 2013, Mr. Karthikeyan was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. He provides a tertiary regional pelvic and acetabular trauma service at the Major Trauma Centre for the West Midlands region. His role includes managing complex cases and offering advanced surgical solutions to his patients.
Mr. Karthikeyan is deeply involved in medical education. He is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham in the School of Health Sciences and has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Birmingham. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and serves as a Senior Academy Tutor for 5th-year medical students at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
His contributions to the field were showcased in the BBC documentary series “Surgeons at the Edge of Life,” which highlighted emergency surgical treatments at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Mr. Karthikeyan is an active member of several professional organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Hip Society.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Ravichandran Karthikeyan
Education & training
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2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2019–2023 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,562 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 100 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,860 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,307 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 6
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.9053/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34502897 · cited by 90
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.1295/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30012985 · cited by 64
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Edgbaston · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Edgbaston · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
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 · mr.ravichandran.karthikeyan@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
33 verified reviews4.99
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33 reviews
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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