Mr Krishna Vemulapalli

I am a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, with my NHS practice based at King George Hospital (Goodmayes) and Queen’s Hospital (Romford, Essex). My specialist interests include adult foot and ankle surgery (both simple and complex) and paediatric orthopaedics, though I also manage general trauma and orthopaedic conditions, including hip and knee surgery. I am committed to delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care, offering minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopic procedures, and advanced ankle replacement techniques to optimise recovery and function. My approach to private practice reflects my NHS work; I provide a professional, compassionate service, ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of treatment tailored to their needs. Specialist Interests • Foot & Ankle Surgery: Ankle replacement, bunion correction, ligament reconstruction, deformity correction, Flat foot, High arched foot, midfoot deformities, tendon problem, mortons neuroma and anyother simple or complex foot and ankle problems • Paediatric Orthopaedics: DDH, Perthes disease, SUFE, Gait abnormalities, flat feet, Clubfoot (Ponseti method), developmental foot conditions, Bow legs, Knock Knees and all kinds of paediatric musculo skeletal problems. • Sports Injuries: Foot and ankle fractures, Achilles tendon injuries, ligament damage • Arthroscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery: Keyhole procedures for ankle and foot conditions • General Trauma & Orthopaedics: Hip and knee surgery, fracture management Qualifications & Training • MBBS, FRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth) • Basic Surgical Training: Newcastle-upon-Tyne • Higher Surgical Training: The Royal London Hospital & Percivall Pott Rotation • Fellowships:Foot & Ankle Surgery - Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Paediatric Orthopaedics - Royal London Hospital Ilizarov Travelling Fellowship - Kurgan, Russia I am an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University, London, dedicated to teaching and training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. I organise and teach on various practical orthopaedic and FRCS examination courses, including: • Queen’s FRCS (Tr & Orth) Clinical Course • Ponseti Course for Clubfoot • Queen’s MRCS Mock Exam Course • Orthopaedic & Trauma Course for A&E I played a key role in Queen’s Hospital being named 'Training Hospital of the Year 2014' for Trauma & Orthopaedics in the Royal London Rotation, and my contributions to training have been recognised through multiple awards. Awards & Recognitions • Trainer of the Year (Winner) – Percivall Pott Rotation (2015) • Highly Commended Clinical Supervisor of the Year – UCL Partners (2016) • Certificate of Excellence – "I Want Great Care" (2016–2025) • BHR Star of the Month – December 2012 • BHR Star of the Year (Runner-up) – 2013 • Nominated for BHRT Staff Pride Awards • Professional Excellence Award – Telugu NRI Forum @ British Parliament (2014) • Nominated for Trainer of the Year – 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022 • Chief architect for BONES (BHRUT Orthopaedics NHS Elective Surgery) Project which is a pioneer NHS High Volume week performing 135 Hip & Knee arthoplasties and 85-day cases in a week in October 2020 Patient-Centred Approach I believe in clear communication, shared decision-making, and personalised treatment plans to help patients regain mobility and return to daily activities as quickly as possible. My practice is driven by compassion and professionalism, ensuring every patient receives the best possible care, whether through conservative management or surgery. Personal Profile I live in Essex with my wife, a GP, and our two sons and daughter. Outside of work, I enjoy cricket, reading, travelling, spending time with my family, and experimenting with Indian cooking.

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

1. 2007–2013
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

2. 2013–2017
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

3. 2017–2018
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   AP-HP Paris, FR

1. 2017-09–2018-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

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Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Krishna Vemulapalli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.9499/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 45

2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes

   Mr Krishna Vemulapalli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.3279/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 39

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