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Mr Harbhajan Plaha

Mr Harbhajan Plaha

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Brentwood, CM13 3LE

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51 years of experience

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51 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

4.92

112 patient reviews6 professional endorsements
4.91
Overall Experience
4.93
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.92
Explanation

91 recommendations for:

Hip Replacement(13)
Foot & Ankle Surgery(9)
Carpal Tunnel Decompression(5)
Other(64)

Recent patient review

25 Apr 2024

A very pleasant and professional consultant.

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About

Clinic times:

Spire Hartswood Hospital: - 08.00 - 11.00 - Tuesday and Thursday

Essex Nuffield Hospital:- 14.00 - 17.00 - Wednesday

Mr. Harbhajan Plaha is a highly experienced Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon. He began his journey by completing a Fellowship at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Bombay in 1975, where he gained extensive experience in various surgical specialties including general paediatrics, vascular surgery, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, and orthopaedics.

After his training in India, Mr. Plaha moved to London to further his orthopaedic expertise. He obtained prestigious qualifications including FRCS Edinburgh, FRCS England, and FRCS (Tr & Orth) Edinburgh. In 1992, he became a Consultant for Barking Havering and Redbridge Hospital, where he continued to excel in trauma and general orthopaedics.

Specialising in hip and knee surgery, knee arthroscopy, knee replacement, hand, and foot surgery, Mr. Plaha has earned a reputation for excellence in his field. He is particularly known for his expertise in lower limb reconstruction surgery and complex hip revision surgery.

Beyond his clinical practice, Mr. Plaha has a keen interest in utilising internet-based platforms and Virtual Reality for medical and surgical training.

Currently, Mr. Harbhajan Plaha serves as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, where he continues to offer specialised care to his patients. With a focus on patient-centric approach, Mr. Plaha ensures a comprehensive understanding of his patients' needs and provides personalised treatment plans.

Throughout his career, Mr. Plaha has been dedicated to continuous learning and sharing his knowledge with others. He conducts regular presentations to GPs and patient participation groups on various topics related to orthopaedic surgery.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Hip Replacement (14%)
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery (10%)
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression (5%)
  • Knee Pain (4%)
  • Knee Surgery (4%)
  • Others (62%)

Subspecialties
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Knee Surgery
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Hip Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Knee Pain
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Trigger Finger
  • Arthritis (Hip)
  • Arthritis (Knee)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Claw Toes
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Achilles Tendon Problems
  • Hip Replacement
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Bunion Surgery
  • Meniscal Repair
  • Excision of Mortons Neuromas
  • Ganglion Cyst Removal
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Correction
  • Anterior Hip Replacement
  • Arthroscopy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 2380588


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • MBBS University of Bombay 1975
  • MS(Master of Surgery) University of Bombay 1975
  • FCPS(Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons ) University of Bombay 1975
  • FRCS(Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons) Edinburgh 1981
  • FRCS(Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons) England 1981
  • FRCS, Orthopaedics (Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons) Edinburgh 1984


Memberships

  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Fellow British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Hip Society

languages spoken
  • English
  • bihari
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
consultation fees
  • New appointment: Β£200
  • Follow-up appointment: Β£125

insurers
  • General Medical
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • April
  • Groupama
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Saga Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Bupa
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Legal & General
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • Aetna
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • The PHC

Location

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Spire Hartswood Hospital

4.86
(746)
Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
Monday
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Tuesday
08:00 - 11:30
Wednesday
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Thursday
08:00 - 13:30
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4.87
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Shenfield Road Shenfield, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM15 8EH
Shenfield Road Shenfield, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM15 8EH
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
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Reviews

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Hip Replacement (12)
Foot & Ankle Surgery (9)
Carpal Tunnel Decompression (5)
Knee Pain (4)
Bunion Surgery (3)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

112 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A very pleasant and professional consultant.

25 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Excision of Mortons Neuromas

Reply from Harbhajan Plaha

Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated πŸ™

26 Apr 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I had a very good experience. Previously having a bad experience with an operation I was straight away put at ease with Mr Plaha with his friendly and very informative manner. I would definitely recommend Mr Plaha and would not hesitate to see him again.

25 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Morton's Neuroma
Foot & Ankle Surgery

Reply from Harbhajan Plaha

Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated πŸ™

26 Apr 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A pleasure from start to finish.

20 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bunion Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Brilliant personality and care towards patients. I felt informed and looked after at all stages of contact and at all appointments with him. He helped me feel relaxed and described everything to me in a way that I understood.

20 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hand Surgery

Reply from Harbhajan Plaha

Thank you very much. As they say β€œ I aim to please β€œ ! 😊

26 Apr 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My experience of care and explanation with Mr Plaha was excellent, very nice and caring man.

19 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Claw Toes

Reply from Harbhajan Plaha

Thank you very much. I am pleased that you had a satisfactory outcome πŸ‘

26 Apr 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Plaha was so kind, funny and put me at ease. So far I have had no problems and have been discharged by Mr Plaha.

13 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Meniscal Repair

Reply from Harbhajan Plaha

Thank very for your kind words πŸ‘πŸ™

19 Apr 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very welcoming. Listened to my problem. Was thorough in his examination. A very happy gentleman with a good sense of humour.

11 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

Reply from Harbhajan Plaha

Comments very much appreciated πŸ™

19 Apr 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr plaha is always welling to help always Funny 🀣 and helpful always happy to help again If have any problems and ect always welcomes you likes making jokes

04 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hand Pain

Reply from Harbhajan Plaha

Thank you very much πŸ™

19 Apr 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Plaha was really very easy to talk to. He spoke clearly and described my condition in a manner which I could easily understand.

27 Mar 2024verified patient

Reply from Harbhajan Plaha

Thank you very much πŸ™ . Gratefully appreciated 😊

29 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

very knowledgeable and gave good avice

23 Mar 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain

Reply from Harbhajan Plaha

Thank you very much! Your response is very much appreciated 😊

25 Mar 2022
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Hand Stiffness (2)
Hip Arthroplasty (2)
Hip Replacement (1)
Knee Surgery (1)

6 endorsements

Good lower limb surgeon and good clinician

26 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
Hip Arthroplasty
Hand Stiffness

Mr Ravindran Kuzhupilly Ranjith

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Wonderful and experience orthopaedic surgeon, very popular surgeon and nice person

26 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
Hip Arthroplasty
Hand Stiffness

Mr Ali Salih

General Surgery
Is a colleague

15 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
Joint Fusion (Wrist)
Hip Impingement

Mr George Fayad

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Is a colleague

Highly accomplished and caring orthopaedic surgeon. Thoroughly recommended.

19 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Hand Surgery

Mr Oliver Bowes

Ophthalmology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Harbhajan Plaha's reviews like?

Mr Harbhajan Plaha's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 112 reviews

What languages does Mr Harbhajan Plaha speak?

Mr Harbhajan Plaha speaks English, Bihari, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi and Urdu

Where is Mr Harbhajan Plaha located?

Mr Harbhajan Plaha primarily practices at Spire Hartswood Hospital, located at Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
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What are Mr Harbhajan Plaha working hours?

Mr Harbhajan Plaha is working Tuesday (08:00 - 11:30), Wednesday (14:00 - 17:00), Thursday (08:00 - 13:30)

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