Vikram Desai

Mr Vikram Desai is a highly experienced senior Orthopaedic surgeon in the NHS, with a special interest in Arthroscopic Knee surgery and Knee Arthroplasty. He has extensive expertise in treating various knee conditions, including meniscus pathology, cruciate ligament reconstructions, and soft tissue knee problems. Mr Desai is known for performing a high number of primary knee replacements within his trust and has a tertiary referral for complex knee replacements and failed knee surgeries. Additionally, he is actively involved in teaching, training, and research, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and a role as an examiner for medical students. With over 20 years of expertise, Mr Vikram Desai has specialisations in hip and knee surgeries, focusing on procedures like Arthroscopic Knee surgery, Primary and Complex Knee Replacements, Revision Knee surgeries, and Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstructions. He is actively engaged in various multi-centre trials and plays a crucial role as a Principle Investigator in knee arthroplasty and ACL trials. Furthermore, he has received awards for his contributions to joint injection courses for GPs, physiotherapy courses, and orthopaedic registrar training. Mr Desai's qualifications include FRCS (Orth), MCh (Orth), DNB (Orth), and MS (Orth), showcasing his dedication to the field of Orthopaedics. Outside of his medical practice, Mr Desai enjoys running and has participated in the London Marathon twice, raising funds for charitable causes such as 'Joint Action' and 'Water Aid'. He is also actively involved in research projects focusing on knee arthroplasty trials, Vitamin D deficiency in joint replacement patients, SNAP ACL trial, and STAR Trial. His commitment to patient care, education, and research makes him a respected figure in the field of Orthopaedic surgery.