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Mr Raj R Thakrar

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Hemel Hempstead

Mr Raj R Thakrar

2 years of experience 5.0 (108 verified reviews)

4,411+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
14
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Raj R Thakrar at a glance

Mr Raj R Thakrar is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Raj Thakrar is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in knee surgery and sports injuries, currently seeing private patients at One Hatfield Hospital and Ramsay Pinehill Hospital.
Mr Thakrar completed his medical degree, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Physiology & Pharmacology, at the Royal Free and University College London Medical School in 2006. After completion of specialty training in the West Midlands in 2017, completed further subspecialty knee fellowship training at the Academic Lower limb Reconstruction Unit at University College London Hospital and the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health. He later completed his second fellowship, focusing on periarticular knee osteotomy surgery and knee ligament reconstruction at Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital.
Mr Thakrar's NHS practise is based at The Lister Hospital where he supervises trainees and treats all aspects of adult and paediatric knee pathology together with general trauma. His has specific interests in young adult knee surgery, realignment osteotomy surgery, arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction, cartilage surgery, and unicompartmental, primary and complex knee arthroplasty surgery.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Thakrar is committed to medical research and practising evidence-based medicine. He has received several research grants, published multiple papers in peer reviewed journals, authored book chapters and presented at both national and international scientific meetings. He also reviews articles for a number of orthopaedic journals, including The Bone and Joint Journal.
In addition to his research, Mr Thakrar is an experienced teacher at both undergraduate and international lectures. He is invited faculty on the International Basingstoke Osteotomy Masterclass together with the Royal College of Surgeons of England CCrISP Course.

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

— Mr Raj R Thakrar

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Hemel Hempstead (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Hemel Hempstead (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-27502 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-7CE71153 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,389
Annual physical exam 99395 1,555
Vaccination administration 90471 179
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,492

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Raj R Thakrar
HEADSHOT
Raj R Thakrar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Raj R Thakrar with the team
WITH TEAM
Raj R Thakrar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 64s
Meet Raj R Thakrar

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Raj R Thakrar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3070/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33418777 · cited by 45
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Raj R Thakrar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2127/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39273237 · cited by 39
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Raj R Thakrar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1000/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35749628 · cited by 169

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Hemel Hempstead · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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 · raj.thakrar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

108 verified reviews
4.98
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108 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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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

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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