This information is provided by Mr Harbhajan Plaha.
GMC reg: 2380588
Mr Plaha started his post graduate medical training in 1972 Bombay gaining his fellowship of the college of physicians & surgeons of Bombay in 1975. Whilst working in major trauma centres in Bombay he acquired a broad training in general, paediatric and vascular surgery as well as gaining experience in plastic surgery and the management of upper and lower limb injuries. He wanted to have a comprehensive understanding of most surgical specialities before pursuing a career in orthopaedics.
He then moved to England where he continued his training in orthopaedics gaining FRCS Edinburgh, FRCS England & FRCS (Orth) Edinburgh. He completed his training in orthopaedic surgery in various hospitals around London. In 1992 he became a consultant for Barking Havering & Redbridge Hospital where he continued in trauma and general orthopaedics with a special interest in lower limb reconstructive surgery carrying out complex hip revision surgery.
He also undertakes hip resurfacing and regularly attends training courses in England and Europe keeping abreast of new techniques. Apart from hip replacements and knee replacements, Mr Plaha has a special interest in hand and foot surgery. Mr Plaha’s private practice is carried out at The Spire Hartswood Hospital and The Nuffield Health Hospital in Brentwood, Essex
Additional specialties and sub-specialties
Trauma and orthopaedic surgery - Foot & Ankle • Trauma and orthopaedic surgery - Hands • Trauma and orthopaedic surgery - Hip & Knee • Trauma and orthopaedic surgery - Shoulder & Elbow
Additional languages
Gujarati • Hindi • Marathi • Punjabi • Urdu
Special clinical interests
Hip and knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, foot and hand surgery.
Meniscal surgery, hallux valgus (bunions), hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis), Achilles tendon, Morton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis, general aspects of surgery of the hand, surgery for Dupuytren’s contracture, peripheral nerve surgery including compression (carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve), trigger finger, ganglion, elbow pain (tendonitis – golfer's elbow and tennis elbow)