Mr
Mr Craig Zhao
Orthopaedic Surgery
About
Mr. Zhao gained significant international experience in knee reconstruction during his tenure in Sydney, Australia. There, he specialised in advanced technologies related to knee replacement surgery, including robotics and personalised knee alignment. His expertise extends to fellowships in ACL surgery, meniscal surgery, and alignment correction. He has also presented and published numerous research projects and is actively involved in orthopaedic education.
Mr. Zhao works as a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. His practice includes a wide range of knee-related conditions and procedures, including lower limb trauma management, ACL reconstruction, knee arthroscopy, meniscal surgery, and both total and partial knee replacement surgeries. He is committed to providing high-quality, personalised care tailored to each patient’s needs.
He provides appointments at multiple locations in Kent including Maidstone, Orpington and Tunbridge Wells.
Websites:
Mr Craig Zhao | Orthopaedic Consultant | KIMS Hospital, Kent
Craig Zhao, Specialist Consultant | LycaHealth
Mr Craig Zhao | Nuffield Health
https://www.wells-health.co.uk/craig-zhao
Mr Craig Zhao - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (mtw.nhs.uk)
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Craig Zhao
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,084 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 418 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 394 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,997 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.7843/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37372824 · cited by 132
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.3174/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33294580 · cited by 110
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.3642/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35340362 · cited by 72
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — · 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 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.74
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.89
- Value For Money
- 4.91
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · craig.zhao@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global