Rakesh Kucheria
MBBS, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Consultant Orthopaedic & Specialist Hip & Knee Surgeon
Mr Rakesh Kucheria is a UK-trained specialist hip and knee surgeon.
Originally from New Delhi, India he trained at the Royal London Hospital and the world renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. After finishing his training in 2003 he was appointed as a Consultant at Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire with a special interest in lower limb joint replacements and complex trauma.
Mr Kucheria has >25 years of experience and is an expert in joint reconstruction and replacement. His areas of special interest include primary and revision hip replacement, total and partial knee replacements and robotic-assisted surgery using the MAKOÒ Smart Robotics System. He forms a critical part of both NHS and private regional Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings in Arthroplasty and is regularly sought out to give opinions on complex cases. Last year he performed more than 400 hip and knee replacements putting him in the top percent of UK orthopaedic surgeons according to the National Joint Registry.
He also has a special interest in trauma and has extensive experience treating fractured neck of femurs (broken hips) and injuries and fractures all over the body.
Mr Kucheria’s work in orthopaedics in the NHS in the last 20 years has consistently been recognised. He is now one of the Clinical Leads of the new Heathwood Hospital, part of Frimely Health NHS Foundation Trust which is now one of the largest joint replacement units in the UK. He has leads on the Enhanced Recovery Programme, Same-Day Discharge Pathway, and the Post-Covid Recovery Plan. He has recently been awarded an NHS Clinical Excellence Award by his local trust in March 2023.
Mr Kucheria has also a large Medicolegal practice dealing with injuries and cases of medical negligence.
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“I was in constant pain and using a crutch and my mobility was greatly affected. Mr Kucheria gave me a total left knee replacement using the Mako Robotic Arm. I was absolutely terrified of the procedure and worried if the outcome would be worth it. I’m now 10 months ‘post Op’ my pain has disappeared, and my mobility has increased dramatically and the crutch is gone. I have already been able to ride a bike, swim and my current walking record is 19,000 steps in one day. I’m pleased I didn’t wait longer and I’m delighted with the result”
Sarah
“I am pleased to provide a testimonial for Mr. Kucheria, who recently performed knee replacement surgery for me. After nearly 4 months I am starting to feel the benefit from the operation. Prior to the surgery, I experienced knee pain that significantly restricted my movement.
I contacted Mr. Kucheria, in February, following a consultation he arranged an MRI scan, after which it was determined that a full knee replacement would be necessary. The operation was performed about 6 weeks after the initial consultation. The surgery went as planned. After the operation I experienced some pain, (which I had been told to expect) but overall, my recovery, has been better and faster than I hoped for. My knee replacement has been a great success. I can now engage in activities that were not possible before the operation.”
David Woodley
Rakesh Kucheria
MBBS, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Consultant Orthopaedic & Specialist Hip & Knee Surgeon
Mr Rakesh Kucheria is a UK-trained specialist hip and knee surgeon.
Originally from New Delhi, India he trained at the Royal London Hospital and the world renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. After finishing his training in 2003 he was appointed as a Consultant at Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire with a special interest in lower limb joint replacements and complex trauma.
Mr Kucheria has >25 years of experience and is an expert in joint reconstruction and replacement. His areas of special interest include primary and revision hip replacement, total and partial knee replacements and robotic-assisted surgery using the MAKOÒ Smart Robotics System. He forms a critical part of both NHS and private regional Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings in Arthroplasty and is regularly sought out to give opinions on complex cases. Last year he performed more than 400 hip and knee replacements putting him in the top percent of UK orthopaedic surgeons according to the National Joint Registry.
He also has a special interest in trauma and has extensive experience treating fractured neck of femurs (broken hips) and injuries and fractures all over the body.
Mr Kucheria’s work in orthopaedics in the NHS in the last 20 years has consistently been recognised. He is now one of the Clinical Leads of the new Heathwood Hospital, part of Frimely Health NHS Foundation Trust which is now one of the largest joint replacement units in the UK. He has leads on the Enhanced Recovery Programme, Same-Day Discharge Pathway, and the Post-Covid Recovery Plan. He has recently been awarded an NHS Clinical Excellence Award by his local trust in March 2023.
Mr Kucheria has also a large Medicolegal practice dealing with injuries and cases of medical negligence.
“I was in constant pain and using a crutch and my mobility was greatly affected. Mr Kucheria gave me a total left knee replacement using the Mako Robotic Arm. I was absolutely terrified of the procedure and worried if the outcome would be worth it. I’m now 10 months ‘post Op’ my pain has disappeared, and my mobility has increased dramatically and the crutch is gone. I have already been able to ride a bike, swim and my current walking record is 19,000 steps in one day. I’m pleased I didn’t wait longer and I’m delighted with the result”
Sarah
“I am pleased to provide a testimonial for Mr. Kucheria, who recently performed knee replacement surgery for me. After nearly 4 months I am starting to feel the benefit from the operation. Prior to the surgery, I experienced knee pain that significantly restricted my movement.
I contacted Mr. Kucheria, in February, following a consultation he arranged an MRI scan, after which it was determined that a full knee replacement would be necessary. The operation was performed about 6 weeks after the initial consultation. The surgery went as planned. After the operation I experienced some pain, (which I had been told to expect) but overall, my recovery, has been better and faster than I hoped for. My knee replacement has been a great success. I can now engage in activities that were not possible before the operation.”
David Woodley