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Mr Muhammad Akhtar

Orthopaedic Surgery Edinburgh

Mr Muhammad Akhtar

4 years of experience

2,506+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
13
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Muhammad Akhtar at a glance

Mr Muhammad Akhtar is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Muhammad Akhtar is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon. Mr Akhtar specialises in knee and knee joint preservation techniques including realignment surgery (high tibial osteotomy), meniscal and cartilage procedures, general orthopaedics, and all aspects of musculoskeletal trauma including sports injuries management by practising enhanced recovery techniques.
Mr Akhtar received his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of the Punjab in Pakistan. He received his MRCSEd from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2006, and an MD from the University of Edinburgh in 2015. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine UK, and the British Orthopaedic Association.
Mr Akhtar completed his basic surgical training in Yorkshire. He completed his specialty training in trauma and orthopaedics at the Northern Deanery. He has also completed a fellowship on “Lower Limb Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty and Osseointegration” in Sydney. He has received training in biological therapies from the Academy of Regenerative Medicine, and a postgraduate diploma in Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery from the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Glasgow.

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

— Mr Muhammad Akhtar

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-475838 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-CD1872E0 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,910
Annual physical exam 99395 1,048
Vaccination administration 90471 2,152
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 207

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Muhammad Akhtar
HEADSHOT
Muhammad Akhtar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Muhammad Akhtar with the team
WITH TEAM
Muhammad Akhtar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Muhammad Akhtar

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Muhammad Akhtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7879/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39021644 · cited by 70
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Muhammad Akhtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5924/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32626224 · cited by 60
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Muhammad Akhtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2139/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30069783 · 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 · Edinburgh · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

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
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · muhammad.adeel.akhtar@euroclinics.example

Location

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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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    Muhammad Akhtar specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Edinburgh, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

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    Muhammad Akhtar speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu.

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