Consultant Profile

Mr Rakesh Kumar

Name:

Mr Rakesh Kumar FRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth)

Practising at:

Spire Cardiff Hospital

Specialties:

Orthopaedic surgery
- Knee Surgery
- Soft tissue injuries

Special clinical interests:

Sports injuries
ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair
Minimal access and computer navigation in joint replacement

Research interests:

I have publications in various aspects of joint replacement surgery and trauma.

Current NHS and /or university posts:

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Prince Charles Hospital

Year of first medical qualification:

1987

Current membership(s) of professional, national and regional bodies:

British Medical Association
British Orthopaedic Association

Contact Details

Private secretary telephone number:

01291 671563

Background Information

Professional profile:

I have had the priviledge of training in India, Ireland and finally in the UK in most areas of Trauma and Orthopaedics.

I finnished my knee fellowship in Derby and Nottingham prior to taking up a Consultant post in South Wales. I obtained good exposure to all aspects of soft tissue and joint replacement surgery.

Personal profile:

I love the outdoors which is why I chose South Wales to live in. I enjoy reading when I get the time.

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