Mr Issaq Ahmed

Mr Issaq Ahmed is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of hip and knee disorders, including arthritis, joint degeneration, sports injuries and complex reconstruction. His practice focuses on delivering advanced, evidence‑based treatment options for patients with lower limb conditions, ranging from early joint preservation to complex revision surgery.

Expert in Hip & Knee Surgery
Mr Ahmed provides comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of hip and knee conditions, including:

• Hip and knee osteoarthritis
• Avascular necrosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Soft tissue and ligament knee injuries
• Cartilage damage and sports-related knee trauma
• Complex and revision (redo) joint replacement surgery

He is trained in both traditional and cutting‑edge surgical techniques, allowing him to tailor treatment to each patient’s lifestyle, mobility goals and long‑term joint health.

Advanced Training in Joint Replacement & Sports Knee Surgery
Mr Ahmed graduated from the University of Dundee Medical School (2004) before completing surgical training in Tayside and specialist Orthopaedic Registrar training in Edinburgh.

His advanced subspecialty training includes:

• BOA Transitional Fellowship – Complex & Revision Joint Replacement
• Awarded a prestigious British Orthopaedic Association fellowship in 2013, he completed high‑level training in complex and revision hip and knee replacement surgery in the North East of England, gaining expertise in managing severe joint disease and failed implants.
• Knee Surgery Fellowship – North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre

He undertook further fellowship training at the renowned North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre (NSOSMC), working alongside globally recognised knee surgeons. Here he developed specialist expertise in:

• Ligament reconstruction surgery
• Sports knee injury management
• Computer‑assisted and robotic‑assisted knee replacement surgery

This combination of international orthopaedic and sports medicine training allows Mr Ahmed to offer patients the most advanced and precise surgical treatment options available.

Consultant Surgeon at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Mr Ahmed is a full‑time consultant at both:

• The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
• The Royal Hospital for Young People (RHYCP)

His NHS practice covers:

• Management of complex hip and knee conditions
• Emergency orthopaedic care for children with traumatic injuries
• Treatment of degenerative, inflammatory and traumatic lower limb conditions

Clinical Leadership & Service Development
Mr Ahmed plays a key role in improving joint replacement outcomes across Edinburgh. He is the Chair of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Programme for joint replacement, leading initiatives that:

• Reduce patient recovery times
• Optimise pain management
• Support faster return to mobility
• Improve overall patient experience before and after surgery

His focus on innovation and continuous improvement ensures patients receive the highest standard of modern orthopaedic care.

https://www.mrissaqahmed.co.uk/