Kapil Kumar
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location
Aberdeen
Specialties
- Hand & Wrist - Shoulder & Elbow
Experience
18 years
GMC number
4758170
Titles
MS, MBBS, FRCS (Glas), MCh (Orth), FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Kapil Kumar is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with extensive expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has been a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary since 2007, with specialist interests including rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, arthritis, tennis elbow, and joint replacement. He also contributes to training and assessment as an FRCS(Orth) examiner and member of the Specialist Advisory Council.
Kapil Kumar
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location
Aberdeen
Specialties
- Hand & Wrist - Shoulder & Elbow
Experience
18 years
GMC number
4758170
Titles
MS, MBBS, FRCS (Glas), MCh (Orth), FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Kapil Kumar is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with extensive expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has been a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary since 2007, with specialist interests including rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, arthritis, tennis elbow, and joint replacement. He also contributes to training and assessment as an FRCS(Orth) examiner and member of the Specialist Advisory Council.
About
"Kapil Kumar is a highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder and elbow conditions. After graduating from the University of Delhi, he completed higher surgical training in Aberdeen and advanced fellowships at the Reading Shoulder Unit and Wrightington Hospital, both world-renowned centres for upper limb surgery. His work spans clinical practice, research, and teaching, with numerous publications and presentations internationally. Patients value his expertise, precision, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes.
Positions
- Unit Clinical Director, NHS Grampian
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, NHS Grampian
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, BMI Albyn Hospital
- Editorial Board Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery 2018
- Member Specialist Advisory Committee Trauma and Orthopaedics 2018
Education
- FRCS(Tr&Orth) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow 2004
- MCh(Orth) University of Aberdeen 1997
- FRCS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow 1999
- MBBS University of Delhi 1989
- MS(Orthopaedics) University of Delhi 1992
Memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC number): 4758170
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Elbow and Shoulder Surgery
- International Society for Knowledge for surgeons on Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty (On Executive Board)
Publications
- Journal of Trauma
- Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery
- Shoulder and Elbow
- Journal of Hand Surgery
Areas of Expertise
- Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Elbow Arthritis
- Elbow Keyhole Surgery
- Frozen Shoulder
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Recurrent Shoulder Instability
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Keyhole Surgery
- Shoulder Replacement
- SLAP Tear
- Subacromial Impingement
- Tennis Elbow Release
Accepted Insurances
Kapil Kumar is working with most private medical insurers, please call to confirm coverage.
Locations
Albyn Hospital
21-24, Albyn Pl, AB10 1RW, Aberdeen
Fees
Prices are estimates, varying by patient health and hospital location. A personalised price is provided after consultation.
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