Mr
Mr Rahul Patel
Orthopaedic Surgery
About
He cares for elite and amateur athletes in a range of sports and over a range of ages. He has professional sport affiliations in international cricket, (BCCI), rugby and football. He is an international educator, faculty member, invited lecturer and surgical skills trainer in sports reconstructive knee arthroscopy. His specialist areas of interest are cruciate ligament injuries and meniscal preservation and transplantation.
Mr Patel is a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics at the University College Hospital, London and an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London. He is actively involved in the training of higher surgical trainees on the London orthopaedic rotations and is also a co-developer and course tutor on the MSc in Sports Medicine, Exercise & Health at University College London. He is also a past president of the Royal Society of Medicine, Orthopaedic section, and currently is an executive committee member of the British Association of Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
He was the medical director of MyRecovery, a digital health app for the surgical patient, which was acquired in 2019 by an US health provider and is still available to UK patients.
His professional affiliations are: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS), the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) and the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS).
Rahul Patel qualified from The Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine. He trained in surgery at various London teaching hospitals before undertaking a formal two-year research period culminating in a higher degree from the University of London. His specialist orthopaedic training was on the Middlesex/University College Hospital, London rotation. Mr Patel then undertook subspecialist fellowship training in reconstructive arthroscopy and sports orthopaedic surgery at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada and at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, Vail, USA as well as the Mayo Clinic, USA.
Areas of Expertise
Sports/soft tissue injuries of knee – ACL, PCL, multi-ligament injuries, meniscal tears, (repair/preservation), cartilage injury
Joint preservation – meniscal transplantation, cartilage regeneration, osteotomy of the knee
Patello-femoral disorders –instability correction, pain syndromes
Knee joint replacement – MAKO robotic arm assisted knee replacement
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Rahul Patel
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,941 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,979 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,883 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,412 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 3
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.4786/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37538512 · cited by 181
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1443/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38619046 · cited by 103
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
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2026
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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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 · mr.rahul.patel@euroclinics.example