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Professor Rahul Bhattacharyya
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Professor Rahul Bhattacharyya

Orthopaedic Surgery · Glasgow

👤 15 years of experience

5.00 · 110 verified reviews

11,694+ Patients seen
15 Years in practice
14 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Mr. Rahul Bhattacharyya is a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon working at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow and also the Wellington Hospital, London. Within the NHS, he works at NHS Lanarkshire University Hospitals and holds the esteemed position of Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at Imperial College London. Mr. Bhattacharyya is also an executive committee member of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
Mr. Bhattacharyya's clinical focus centres exclusively on knee surgery, with a particular emphasis on sports-related knee injuries, including the treatment of elite-level athletes. His expertise encompasses a wide range of knee surgical procedures, such as arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), meniscal repair, meniscal allograft transplantation, ligament (cruciate and collateral) repair and reconstruction, cartilage repair, and patella (knee cap) stabilisation surgery. He also specialises in addressing arthritis in the knee joint, prioritising joint preservation whenever possible. This involves a spectrum of approaches, from physiotherapy and knee joint injections (steroids, Hyaluronic acid, PRP, biologics) to joint realignment surgery, as well as partial and total knee joint replacement. Mr. Bhattacharyya is also proficient in robotic-assisted knee replacements.
Mr. Bhattacharyya's journey in medicine began with his graduation with Honours in medicine and surgery from the University of Sheffield in 2009. His specialised training in orthopaedics took place in the West of Scotland, Glasgow. He further honed his skills through a subspecialty fellowship in sports knee surgery under the guidance of internationally acclaimed experts, Mr. Tim Spalding and Mr. Pete Thompson, in Coventry, UK. During this fellowship, he received comprehensive training in cutting-edge sports knee surgery techniques, making him one of the few surgeons in Scotland qualified to perform Meniscal Allograft Transplantation for patients with meniscal deficiencies. Additionally, he completed another fellowship in knee and trauma surgery at the King's College Hospital Major Trauma Centre in London.
Mr. Bhattacharyya is not only an accomplished surgeon but also a passionate educator and trainer. He serves as faculty in various national courses and plays a crucial role in mentoring the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
He is deeply committed to personalised patient care, guided by the latest techniques and evidence-based approaches, tailored to each patient's unique needs to achieve optimal outcomes. His strong academic background is highlighted by two higher research degrees: an MSc in orthopaedics (awarded top-performing candidate) from the University of Edinburgh and an MD (Res) from Imperial College London. During his time at Imperial College London, he pioneered the use of Cognitive Task Analysis in knee and trauma surgery, leading to numerous academic publications and presentations.
Mr. Bhattacharyya continues to be actively involved in research as a Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London, collaborating nationally and internationally. His research interests extend to biomechanics, focusing on innovations in surgical techniques in sports knee surgery, research in meniscal allograft transplantation, and clinical research aimed at evaluating patient outcomes to uphold the highest standards of care. He has published extensively and presented his research at both national and international levels. He regularly gets invited as faculty to various national and international conferences and courses in knee surgery.
Fees Applicable for Mr. Bhattacharyya's clinic;
Ross Hall Hospital
New Consultation - £200 | Follow up - £150
The Wellington
New Consultation - £275 | Follow up - £185

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

— Professor Rahul Bhattacharyya

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Glasgow (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-966068 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-F5B6563D · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,738
Annual physical exam 99395 2,700
Vaccination administration 90471 148
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,003

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

Rahul Bhattacharyya
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Rahul Bhattacharyya in consultation
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Rahul Bhattacharyya with the team
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Rahul Bhattacharyya at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 111s
Meet Rahul Bhattacharyya

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rahul Bhattacharyya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2394/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35754237 · cited by 34
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Rahul Bhattacharyya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8254/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30693645 · cited by 8
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rahul Bhattacharyya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4331/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38177603 · cited by 86
  4. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Rahul Bhattacharyya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7080/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33786249 · cited by 92

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Glasgow · 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

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 · rahul.bhattacharyya@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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