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Mr Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis
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Mr Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis

Orthopaedic Surgery · Glasgow

5.00 · 30 verified reviews

12,356+ Patients seen
14 Years in practice
2 Publications
8 Languages spoken

About

Mr Sanjeev L. Chitnis trained as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Manchester, Yorkshire and London, UK. He worked as an Orthopaedic Consultant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he treated patients with complex hand trauma, including Hand replantation. From 1996, he worked as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, Glasgow, focusing on orthopaedic surgery with a particular emphasis on knee and hand procedures, as well as upper limb problems.

Mr Chitnis qualified in Medicine in 1978 from the University of Delhi and subsequently completed his postgraduate medical training in the North of England and London. He has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh since 1985, following his earlier qualifications of LRCP and MRCS from the London Royal Colleges. He then did M Sc in Orthopaedics from Stanmore and Middlesex hospitals.  In addition to his clinical work,  he is actively involved in higher surgical training and serves as an Examiner for FRCS examinations in Orthopaedics, and an Assessor for the IMRCS Examination for all four Royal Colleges of SUrgeons. in the UK

His special interests include HAND AND KNEE SURGERY. He sees patients with simple to complex problems of Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Knee. He sees patients in the consulting room, investigates and treats patients as appropriate . He gives injections and carries out surgery as necessary.

He carries out surgery for the following operations:

HAND: Carpal Tunnel Release, Trigger Finger Release , Ganglion Excision, Fasciectomy and Fasciotomy Dupuytren's Disease, Finger Joint injections and Replacement, Tendon release, Tendon Operations, Trapeziectomy, Ligament Reconstruction, Wrist Cartilage Repair, Wrist Arthroscopy and repair.

KNEE: Knee Injuries, Arthroscopy for Meniscal (Cartilage) Tears, Osteo Chondral Damage and Repair, Microfracture, Mosaicplasty, Cartilage Transplant, Patellar Stabilisation for Recurrent Dislocation, Tibial Tubercle Transfer, Ligament Surgery. 

His looks after patients appropriately after surgery and refers them for physio as deemed fit.

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

— Mr Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Glasgow (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-279736 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-23E91624 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,871
Annual physical exam 99395 2,737
Vaccination administration 90471 2,433
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 174

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis
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Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis with the team
WITH TEAM
Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 143s
Meet Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5860/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37187929 · cited by 127
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sanjeev Lakshaman Chitnis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9789/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31332935 · cited by 101

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2013

Patient reviews

★ 5.00 30 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
5.00
Knowledge
5.00
Wait Time
4.75
Staff Friendliness
5.00
Ease Of Appointment
4.90
Value For Money
4.92
Would Recommend Pct
99
  • ★ 5 verified visit

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

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-06

  • ★ 5 verified visit

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

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-27

  • ★ 4 verified visit

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

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-20

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 · mr.sanjeev.chitnis@euroclinics.example
Accepted intl insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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