Mr Rajiv Sanger
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cheshire, WA4 4LU
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40 years of experience
Verified profile
40 years of experience
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87 recommendations for:
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29 Mar 2022
Rajiv is a great lower limb surgeon. He is dedicated, knowledgeable, polite and professional. I...
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Mr Rajiv Sanger is a consultant orthopedic surgeon with a specialist interest in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery and sports medicine.
He is highly experienced in primary and revision hip and knee joint replacements. This includes unicompartmental "partial" knee replacements, knee arthroscopic surgeries and knee osteotomies for the management of osteoarthritis. Every year, Mr Sanger carries out an average of over 250 total hip and total knee replacements, and over 50 knee arthroscopies in his NHS and private practice.
Mr Sanger trained as a medical graduate at The University of Delhi (India) and completed his postgraduate degree (MS Orth) in orthopaedic surgery at the same university too. Upon moving to the UK, he obtained further training and postgraduate qualifications in general surgery and orthopaedic surgery, including a Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh UK (FRCS Ed) in 1991, a Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery (MCh Orth) at University of Liverpool (UK) in 1995 and a Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh (UK) in Trauma and Orthopaedics (FRCS Tr and Orth) in 1999. During this time, Mr Sanger also completed Specialty Fellowships in Arthroplasty Surgery and Sports Medicine from the Orthopaedic and Arthritic Hospital in Toronto (Canada) and Wrightington Hospital in the UK. He went on to receive a Completion of Orthopedic Training certificate in 2000, and was appointed as a substantive consultant in the NHS in 2001.
Mr Sanger is a lead for the National Hip Fracture Database, Advancing Quality, and the National Joint Register. He is also head of trauma at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Mr Sanger teaches orthopedics to undergaduate medical students from Liverpool Medical School and is currently Honorary Senior Clinical lecturer with Faculty of Medical sciences. F1 and F2 doctors (junior doctors) and specialist registrars. He delivers health education seminars as well as regular training workshops to local GPs. He also serves as an examiner for the FRCS Orth Exam and is on the faculty of FRCS Orth Training Courses.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Hip Replacement (26%)
- Total Knee Replacement (18%)
- Knee Replacement (8%)
- Arthritis (Knee) (6%)
- Arthroscopy (5%)
- Others (37%)
Subspecialties
- Hip Surgery
- Knee Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Arthritis (Knee)
- Arthritis (Hip)
- Knee Pain
- Bursitis (Hip)
- Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
- Femoroacetabular Impingement
- Osteoarthritis
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hip Fractures
- Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Arthroscopy
- Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
- Joint Injection
- Knee Arthroscopy
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
- Meniscal Repair
- Partial Knee Replacement
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3641983
Qualifications
Primary Medical Qualification
MB BS 1984 University of Delhi
Master of Surgery ( M.S. Orth)/ University of Delhi, India / 1988
FRCS (Ed), Royal College of Surgeons Of Edinburgh 1991
MCh (Orth) University of Liverpool / 1995
FRCS (T&O) Edinburgh, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2000
Specialist Register entry date:
Trauma and orthopaedic surgery From 25 Apr 2000
Professional memberships:
General Medical Council (GMC)
British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
British Hip Society
Indian Orthopaedic Society (IOS)
British Medical Association (BMA)
Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Member of Alumni of University of Toronto
languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu
consultation fees
- New appointment: £220.00
- Follow-up appointment: £120.00
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- General Medical
- Groupama
- Saga Insurance
- Cigna
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- Bupa
- WPA
- Simply Health
- Norwich Union
Location
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Fir Tree Close Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA4 4LU
Fir Tree Close Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA4 4LU
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
55 reviews
4.25
Mr Sanger has looked after me for a couple of years all good information and gave me injections for my knee pain which helped treamemdously and I think helped with the build up to my right knee total replacement.
5
Mr Sanger always very helpful had both my hips done by him ..would recommend him to anyone
5
All very satisfactory
5
I was pleased to have my knee X-rayed and was assured by Dr that everything was well. He is so easy to talk to and explains everything well
5
Very professional and proficient surgeon.
4
Rather brusk attitude, felt very rushed at times. Have got my life back however, no pain when walking and lost 3 stone thanks to Mr Sangers comments and have kept the weight off !
5
Mr Sanger was very pleasant and thorough ensuring that my recovery was good and provided information on further treatment of my other hip.
5
Very satisfied with all the care, easy explanation and follow up advice I received from Mr Rajiv Sanger.
5
Mr Sanger has done a fantastic job with my Knee replacement I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
5
Mr Sanger fully and comprehensively explained the issue and proposed remedy for my knee putting me at ease with his relaxed and confident manner. My post op appointment was excellent with the before and after photos showing what a fantastic job he had carried out.
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Rajiv is a great lower limb surgeon. He is dedicated, knowledgeable, polite and professional. I am always happy to discuss interesting or difficult cases with him and happily recommend him to patients when appropriate. A really nice colleague. .
29 Mar 2022Mr Robert Smith
Orthopaedic SurgeryMr. Sanger is an experienced hip and knee surgeon.
14 Feb 2018Mr Gareth Stables
Orthopaedic SurgeryFAQ
What are Mr Rajiv Sanger's reviews like?
Mr Rajiv Sanger's overall patient rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 55 reviews
What languages does Mr Rajiv Sanger speak?
Mr Rajiv Sanger speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Where is Mr Rajiv Sanger located?
Mr Rajiv Sanger primarily practices at Spire Cheshire Hospital, located at Fir Tree Close Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA4 4LU
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What are Mr Rajiv Sanger working hours?
Mr Rajiv Sanger is working Monday (18:30 - 21:00), Wednesday (08:00 - 12:30), Thursday (18:00 - 21:00)
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