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Dr Ulfin Rethnam

Orthopaedic Surgery Newport

Dr Ulfin Rethnam

9 years of experience

13,031+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ulfin Rethnam at a glance

Dr Ulfin Rethnam is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Newport, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Newport, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rethnam is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip replacement, knee replacement, including total and partial replacement, revision hip and knee replacement and complex hip and knee replacement surgery.
Dr Rethnam offers a patient-centred approach to their practice, ensuring that patients feel safe and cared for at every stage of their journey. They completed their medical degree and Orthopaedic training at St John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, one of the premier medical institutes in India. Dr Rethnam is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
After working as an Orthopaedic Consultant in India, Dr Rethnam moved to the UK where they completed Orthopaedic training in the All Wales Higher Surgical Training Programme, having gained experience from most of the Orthopaedic units in Wales. Following training in the UK, they completed a Lower Limb Arthroplasty fellowship at the Mater Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, where they gained experience in complex primary replacement surgeries, computer-assisted knee replacements and revision hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Dr Rethnam has vast surgical experience and maintains a high level of patient care.

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

— Dr Ulfin Rethnam

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Newport (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Newport (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-289843 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-62B595E3 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 964
Annual physical exam 99395 2,194
Vaccination administration 90471 1,274
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,141

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ulfin Rethnam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ulfin Rethnam with the team
WITH TEAM
Ulfin Rethnam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 138s
Meet Ulfin Rethnam

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ulfin Rethnam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2041/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33452213 · cited by 108
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Ulfin Rethnam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5266/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31127657 · cited by 166

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

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 · ulfin.rethnam@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

Dr Ulfin Rethnam's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Ulfin Rethnam specialise in?

    Ulfin Rethnam specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Newport, GB. 30 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Ulfin Rethnam practise?

    Ulfin Rethnam practises in Newport, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Ulfin Rethnam speaks English.

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