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5 Best Orthopedics in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A knee that's given up on you, a hip that aches every morning, a shoulder you can't lift overhead anymore: not every consultant offering orthopedics in London has the track record to match the marketing. These five have logged over 1,000 reviews between them, and every single one sits at 4.9 or 5.0, so the real difference between them is which joint, and which approach, each one actually specialises in.

Short answer: Mr Kash Akhtar leads with a perfect 5.0 rating across 418 reviews, the deepest track record of any orthopedic consultant on this list, known for trying non-surgical options first. OS Clinic brings multiple consultants under one roof, and Mr Zameer Shah stands out specifically for hip and knee replacement outcomes. None of the five publish fixed pricing, so get a full written estimate before committing to surgery.
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How London's Orthopedic Consultants Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mr Kash Akhtar 5.0 ★ 418 Overall pick, knee and sports injury, non-surgical first approach View ›
2 OS Clinic 5.0 ★ 292 Best for choice of specialist under one roof View ›
3 Mr. Zameer Shah - Expert Hip & Knee Orthopaedic Specialist 4.9 ★ 165 Best for hip and knee replacement View ›
4 Professor Ali Ghoz 4.9 ★ 127 Best for complex knee and lower limb trauma View ›
5 Prof Ali Noorani, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow & Upper Limb Specialist 4.9 ★ 86 Best for shoulder and elbow View ›
5 Best Orthopedics in London (2026)

Five consultants, reviewed

Mr Kash Akhtar logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Mr Kash Akhtar

5.0418 Google reviews

Mr Kash Akhtar is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London on Portland Place, specialising in knee and sports-related injuries. Beyond clinical work, he's also an educator, a Training Programme Director, and co-hosts an orthopaedics podcast. Reviewers describe his approach as avoiding surgery where a non-surgical route can work just as well. With 418 reviews and a perfect score, he has the deepest track record on this list.

What people praise

  • Patients with long-standing knee pain that other physios and doctors hadn't resolved describe him quickly identifying the actual issue
  • Reviewers who had ACL and meniscus repair describe a smooth surgical and recovery process with clear explanation at every stage
  • Multiple reviewers specifically credit him with a non-surgical, conservative-first approach that respected their preferences

Worth knowing

  • As a Portland Place specialist practice, expect premium private consultant pricing
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume418 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest combination of score and review volume on this list. The recurring theme in reviews is a surgeon who tries the simplest effective option first rather than jumping straight to an operation.

Website+442034237500 Directions

24 Portland Pl, London W1B 1LU

OS Clinic logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

OS Clinic

5.0292 Google reviews

OS Clinic on Queen Anne Street brings together a group of orthopaedic, sports medicine, pain management and rheumatology consultants under one roof, alongside a paediatric orthopaedic service. Reviewers most often name Mr Onur Berber, Mr Kyle James and Mr Crompton across a range of adult and child cases.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently praise the responsiveness of the clinic's medical secretaries, with one named repeatedly for arranging urgent follow-ups at short notice
  • A parent describes a calm, kid-friendly consultation experience for her daughter's knee issue, with clear explanations throughout
  • Patients across several different consultants at the clinic report the same pattern of thorough assessment and clear communication

Worth knowing

  • As a multi-consultant group, which specific surgeon or doctor you see will shape your experience more than the clinic's overall rating does
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume292 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect score across a genuinely varied caseload, from shoulder repair to paediatric knee issues. Good if you want the flexibility of multiple specialists in one practice.

Website+442070468000 Directions

OS Clinic, 45 Queen Anne St, London W1G 9JF

Mr. Zameer Shah - Expert Hip & Knee Orthopaedic Specialist logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Mr. Zameer Shah - Expert Hip & Knee Orthopaedic Specialist

4.9165 Google reviews

Mr Zameer Shah is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon based at London Bridge Hospital in The Shard, specialising in hip and knee replacement surgery for patients including those with early-onset osteoarthritis.

What people praise

  • Patients who had hip or knee replacement describe walking without pain again within weeks and crediting his surgical precision directly
  • Reviewers consistently describe him as kind, reassuring and willing to explain the full recovery process, not just the operation itself
  • Several reviewers specifically mention feeling supported through the physiotherapy stage after surgery, not just the procedure itself

Worth knowing

  • 165 reviews is a smaller sample than the top two practices on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume165 · 86th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-perfect score with detailed, consistent accounts of successful hip and knee replacement outcomes. Worth prioritising if that's specifically your procedure.

Website+447474099337 Directions

The Shard, St Thomas St, London SE1 9BS

Professor Ali Ghoz logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Professor Ali Ghoz

4.9127 Google reviews

Professor Ali Ghoz is a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based on Devonshire Place and at Cromwell Hospital, specialising in hip and knee surgery, sports injuries and urgent trauma care, including Arthrosamid injections for knee osteoarthritis.

What people praise

  • A patient who suffered a complex fracture that hadn't healed properly after surgery elsewhere describes him successfully completing the required procedure
  • Reviewers describe detailed explanations before ACL and knee replacement surgery, including realistic expectations for recovery
  • Multiple patients specifically credit his team's responsiveness when a post-surgery complication like knee swelling needed urgent attention

Worth knowing

  • 127 reviews is a smaller sample than the top practices on this list
  • One reviewer needed a follow-up procedure under general anaesthetic when her knee swelled after surgery, though the team responded quickly
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume127 · 81th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-perfect score with reviewers describing genuinely complex cases, including revision surgery after treatment elsewhere didn't work. Worth a call for harder cases specifically.

Website+447871334929 Directions

5 Devonshire Pl, London W1G 6HL

Prof Ali Noorani, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow & Upper Limb Specialist logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Prof Ali Noorani, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow & Upper Limb Specialist

4.986 Google reviews

Professor Ali Noorani is a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder, elbow and upper limb surgery, seeing patients through OS Clinic on Queen Anne Street. Reviewers describe repeat surgeries for the same patients over several years, including complex rotator cuff repairs.

What people praise

  • A patient who had surgery on both shoulders describes returning to climbing within a year of each procedure, crediting the detailed explanation of each step
  • Reviewers consistently praise the post-operative follow-up, with careful checks on healing progress at each visit
  • One patient describes three separate procedures with him over several years and calls the outcome world class each time

Worth knowing

  • 86 reviews is the smallest sample on this list, so treat the near-perfect score as a strong but still developing signal
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume86 · 75th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The shoulder and elbow specialist of the group, with detailed reviews describing complex repeat procedures. The smaller review base is the main thing holding it below the top names here.

Website+442070468003 Directions

18 22 Queen Anne St, London W1G 8HU

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How we score these practices

We compared live Google ratings and review counts for orthopedic consultants and clinics across London, then ranked the field on the star rating, how many reviews back it up, how recently people are still reviewing, and how complete each listing is. No business can pay to change these numbers, and none of the five practices on this page currently hold a paid Featured badge.

What does private orthopaedic treatment cost in London? (2026)

None of these five practices publish fixed consultation or surgery pricing online, and cost varies enormously depending on whether you need a consultation, imaging, physiotherapy, or surgery like a joint replacement. Several consultants here work with private medical insurance and across multiple hospital sites, so confirm which hospital your procedure would be performed at and whether your insurer covers it there. Ask for a full written estimate covering the consultation, any imaging, the procedure itself and follow-up physiotherapy.

Serving all of London

These five consultants operate from Portland Place, Queen Anne Street, Devonshire Place and London Bridge, covering the West End, Marylebone and south of the river.

What to ask before orthopedic treatment

  • What’s your specific experience with my exact condition or joint?
  • Would you recommend surgery, or is there a non-surgical option worth trying first?
  • Which hospital would the procedure take place at, and does my insurance cover it there?
  • What does recovery and physiotherapy look like, and for how long?
  • What are the realistic risks and possible complications for my specific case?
  • What’s the full cost, including consultation, imaging, surgery and follow-up?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position. None of the five practices on this page currently hold a Featured badge.

How did you choose these five consultants?

We compared orthopaedic consultants and clinics across London on Google, then ranked the ones with a genuine, ongoing review history on rating, volume, recency and listing completeness.

How often is this page updated?

We refreshed the data behind this page in July 2026 and recheck it periodically as new reviews come in.

Do I need a GP referral to see an orthopaedic consultant privately?

Not always for a direct private booking, though your insurer may require one for the claim. Check with the specific practice and your insurance provider.

Will surgery always be recommended?

Not necessarily. Several reviewers on this list specifically mention their consultant trying non-surgical options first. Ask directly whether surgery is the only route for your case.

The bottom line

Mr Kash Akhtar combines the deepest review base and a perfect score, with a track record of trying non-surgical options before recommending an operation. For hip and knee replacement specifically, Mr Zameer Shah is worth calling directly. Whichever consultant you choose, get a full written estimate and ask about non-surgical alternatives before committing to a procedure.

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