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Mr Craig Zhao
✓ Verified Trust score 98/100 Accepting new patients

Mr

Mr Craig Zhao

Orthopaedic Surgery

4.99 · 110 verified reviews

English Mandarin
7,737+ Patients seen
13 Years in practice
4 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Mr. Craig Zhao is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in knee surgery, with a focus on sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, meniscal preservation, alignment correction, and arthritis surgery. He graduated from the University of Southampton Medical School in 2011 and completed his foundation and core surgical training in the London Deanery. Following this, he pursued specialist training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery within the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Deanery.

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

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#-227528 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-C986CDFF · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,084
Annual physical exam 99395 418
Vaccination administration 90471 394
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,997

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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Craig Zhao
HEADSHOT
Craig Zhao in consultation
IN OFFICE
Craig Zhao with the team
WITH TEAM
Craig Zhao at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 88s
Meet Craig Zhao

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Craig Zhao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7843/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37372824 · cited by 132
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
    Craig Zhao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3174/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33294580 · cited by 110
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Craig Zhao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    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

★ 4.99 110 verified 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
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-13

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-12

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-27

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

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