Mr Sharad Bhatnagar

Mr Bhatnagar has been a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon since 2015 and specialises in primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, as well as knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery).

After completing his initial medical training in India, Mr Bhatnagar undertook specialist orthopaedic training in the North East of England and was awarded the FRCS (Tr & Orth) by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

He was subsequently selected for the prestigious Cavendish Fellowship in primary and revision arthroplasty in Sheffield, further enhancing his expertise in complex joint replacement surgery.

Prior to joining Newcastle Hospitals, Mr Bhatnagar worked as a consultant in Bolton and Sunderland, gaining broad experience across both elective and trauma orthopaedics.

He has a strong interest in trauma surgery, particularly the management of peri‑prosthetic fractures, and currently serves as the Trust Lead for fractured neck of femur care. Mr Bhatnagar is actively involved in training and education, working as a trainer and educational supervisor for orthopaedic registrars and as a mentor for surgical care practitioners. He also has a keen interest in research and is a Principal Investigator for national multicentre clinical trials.

Mr Bhatnagar has completed the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Clinical Leadership Programme and is actively involved in service improvement initiatives. He has introduced an enhanced recovery pathway for joint replacement patients, designed to support early mobilisation and a faster return to an active lifestyle.

Mr Bhatnagar now also offers robotic‑assisted MAKO hip and knee replacement surgery at Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital.