Mr Feisal Ali Shah

Qualifications

MBChB (hons), MRCS eng, FRCS Tr & Orth

GMC number: 6072833

Practising since: 2003

Specialties

Orthopaedic surgery

Sub-specialties: Knee surgery

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About

Mr Feisal Ali Shah is a Consultant Specialist Knee Surgeon based in Warwickshire, offering world-class orthopaedic care at Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital in Leamington Spa and serving the wider Coventry area. With over two decades of clinical experience, Mr Shah specialises exclusively in advanced knee surgery, focusing on sports-related knee injuries, young adult knee conditions, and complex knee reconstruction. His expertise is underpinned by prestigious, high-volume fellowships in the UK and Sydney, Australia, where he mastered the latest techniques in arthroscopic ligament reconstruction and joint preservation. As a leading knee specialist, he provides a comprehensive service for patients suffering from knee pain, instability, or restricted mobility, ensuring a tailored treatment pathway that prioritises long-term joint health and a rapid return to active lifestyles.

 
Renowned for his technical precision in ACL reconstruction and PCL ligament repair, Mr Shah is a trusted expert for multi-ligament injuries and complex revision surgery for patients who have experienced prior surgical failures. He is an advocate for knee preservation, utilising innovative biological treatments such as articular cartilage transplantation, meniscal preservation surgery, and osteotomy (realignment of the shin or thigh bone). By employing these joint-saving techniques, Mr Shah successfully delays or prevents the onset of osteoarthritis in younger, active patients. His practice is defined by a commitment to "biological fixes" wherever possible, ensuring that the natural anatomy of the knee is protected and maintained through minimally invasive keyhole surgery (knee arthroscopy).
 
For patients with advanced knee arthritis, Mr Shah offers a full spectrum of arthroplasty services, including total knee replacement, partial knee resurfacing, and patellofemoral (kneecap) replacement. He is at the forefront of surgical innovation as a specialist in Mako™ robotic-arm assisted knee surgery. This state-of-the-art technology allows for unparalleled precision in implant positioning and soft-tissue balancing, resulting in more natural-feeling joint movement and improved functional outcomes. Whether treating a professional athlete with a torn meniscus or a patient requiring a robotic-assisted knee replacement, Mr Feisal Ali Shah combines surgical excellence with a patient-centred approach, maintaining his reputation as one of the most highly-rated orthopaedic surgeons in the Warwickshire and West Midlands region.

Special interests

  • Sports knee injuries 
  • Young adult knee
  • Knee arthroplasty
  • Ligament reconstruction
  • Robotic arm assisted joint replacements

Other interests

Trauma

Personal interests

Football, rugby and cricket.

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Feisal Ali Shah at Nuffield Health

  • Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
  • Revision knee replacement
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Joint resurfacing
  • Manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA)
  • Chondroplasty
  • Knee arthroscopy (keyhole knee surgery)
  • High tibial osteotomy
  • Matrix-induced chondrocyte implantation (MACI)
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
  • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
  • Bone Graft
  • Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI)

Locations Mr Feisal Ali Shah works with

Related experience

Research

Mr Shah has been widely published in peer review journals, and active in current research projects. Currently, he is a principal investigator for two randomised clinical trials assessing the efficacy of certain orthopaedic procedures.

Other posts held

  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Insurers Mr Feisal Ali Shah works with

Mr Feisal Ali Shah works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • APRIL
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • CS Healthcare
  • The Exeter
  • Simplyhealth
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Westfield Health WPA

Declaration

Mr Feisal Ali Shah does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Feisal Ali Shah does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Feisal Ali Shah does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.