Mr Kash Akhtar

Written by a private patient at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital

I have visited Kash Akhtar twice now with concerns over arthritis, specifically in one of my knees, but incorporating other surrounding and ensuing problems. I am so happy to have been recommended to him. I cannot speak highly enough of the attention he gives to the situation. He 'listens' and explains in detail his reasonings behind the prognosis which in my case involved an amateur's anatomy lesson with reference to diagrams.Understanding is basic and essential to improvement and correction: this he gives with honesty, reassurance and encouragement. He is patient and kind and approachable and I am very grateful for his advice. Moreover he has made it clear that he is always willing to help if needed - a thoroughly reliable and safe pair of hands.

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Written by a private patient at Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre

I’ve seen Kash twice, firstly about 3 years ago with a sore knee when he was at the Fortius clinic. He was thorough and I was impressed by his attitude that we would only operate as a last resort - my knee cleared up with his prescribed physio and all is good. The second time was recently in March 2023 with a suspected partial tear of the calf. He was reassuring and managed to secure me appointments for MRI and Ultrasound the next day. With the ultrasound, a DVT was found. Despite not being there, Kash secured urgent follow up and I was seen an hour later and admitted. I saw him shortly after outside of normal hours where he clearly went through the next steps I needed to take (despite them not being orthopaedic related) and suggested suitable colleagues to see. An all round good doctor who clearly takes his profession seriously and wants his patients to do well.

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Written by a private patient at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital

I went to see Kash having been diagnosed with a torn meniscus on both knees, preventing me from running and causing constant pain. As others have mentioned, Kash has an excellent and professional, friendly manner. He explained the results of an MRI scan clearly, and was both reassuring and pragmatic with the options available to me in order to meet my goal of being able to run again. I found Kash very approachable and responsive on any questions I had - either during consultation, via email or pre and post my operation. His extensive experience as a surgeon was also very reassuring. Working closely with physios following my operation and following Kash's advice and guidance I have been able to make a good recovery - now walking, sitting and standing pain free, and have started to run again. I appreciated Kash's advice on being realistic about returning to running, and to what level I could continue given the damage I had sustained to my knee - and have been very pleased that I have now been able to run 5k again pain free without any swelling, within 4 months of my operation. I am also aware that I won't be able to run any marathons any time soon, but finding the right level to enable me to continue to run without causing or accelerating any further deterioration has been the right "medicine" here - and I appreciate the friendly but candid approach Kash has taken throughout my care. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kash and have been very grateful for his advice

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Written by a private patient at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital

Explained MRI result clearly

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Written by a private patient at Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre

A huge Thanks to Mr Akhtar. His patience and his time spent working on the best treatment for my condition so far is greatly appreciated.

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