sub-specialities
- Hip replacement
- Knee revision (re-do) surgery
- Knee replacement
- Arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery
- Hip revision (re-do) surgery
Training & Background
| Qualifications: | MBBS, MRCS, MS Orth, Dip SICOT, MCh (T&O), FRCS (T&O) |
| Year first qualified: | 1998 |
| GMC number: | 6068226 |
| Clinic times: | To come |
Mr Bhaskar completed his medical degree (MBBS) from the University of Kerala in 1996. This was followed by orthopaedic training (MS Ortho) from one of India’s premier institutes for orthopaedics, the Grant Medical College.
In 2002 Mr Bhaskar came to the UK. He completed a degree in FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics (Royal College of Surgeons of England) followed by an MCh degree from Edge Hill University to further develop his expertise in surgical skills.
Other academic qualifications include MRCS, Diploma SICOT, and PG Certificate in Health Science Practice.
In 2019 Mr Bhaskar joined the specialist register for trauma and orthopaedic surgery. Following this he obtained the prestigious Cavendish Fellowship from the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield. After extensive experience in complex operations of infected arthroplasty Mr Bhaskar set up his current NHS practice managing these complicated cases.
Mr Bhaskar specialises in hip and knee replacement surgery including primary (first time) and revision (redo) arthroplasty surgery. He also performs arthroscopic surgery of the knee. His NHS practice as a substantive consultant has been at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, in North Wales.
With over 22 years of experience after achieving his first qualification in orthopaedics Mr Bhaskar has carried out a large number of simple and complex replacements of the hip and knee. His experience in performing complex hip and knee cases helps deliver a high-quality primary joint replacement.
Research & Teaching
Having an active academic interest, Mr Bhaska has six peer-review publications. These include two chapters in a book, two theses for MS and MCh, 12 published abstracts, 13 podium presentations at international level and 25 at the national level. He has presented 16 international and 16 national posters, winning the best poster award at the Welsh Orthopaedic Society Meeting 2023.
Mr Bhaskar is the principal investigator for multiple trials running at his hospital. Having been the Clinical Governance lead for orthopaedics mean that he has a good understanding of clinical effectiveness and risk management procedures. He is an alumnus of the British Orthopaedic Association Future Leaders programme.
He is a trainer for future orthopaedic surgeons as a clinical supervisor for T&O trainees from the Welsh Deanery. He is an ATLS instructor and faculty at many orthopaedic courses including the Manchester cadaveric surgical skills course, Wrightington FRCS course and Stanmore-Salford FRCS Course.
Professional Memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Hip Society
- Bone and Joint Infection Society
- American Association for Hip and Knee Surgery (AAHKS)
- British Medical Association
- Medical Protection Society