Orthopaedic Surgeon
Lancaster, LA1 3AQ
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After completing Specialist Orthopedic training at Bristol, Leicester, Edinburgh and Manchester regions, Mr Shashi (Shash) Garg has been working as a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon (Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement surgeon) and Foot & Ankle specialist with a special interest in image guided ankle replacement, drop foot surgery, sport injuries and shock wave therapy at The Lancaster Hospital and NHS for over 23 years. He has vast experience in lower limb orthopaedic surgery.
Mr Garg has performed over 240 Ankle Replacements and is the senior most practicing Ankle Replacement surgeon not only in North-West but UK.
He specialises and passionate about foot drop surgery which can be life changing. Patients can walk without foot drop splint or modified shoes.
Mr Garg has delivered plenary and expert guest lectures on Ankle Replacement in the UK and abroad. As a faculty trainer in Ankle Replacement Training Courses/ conferences/ regional meetings and live surgery, he has trained a number of national and international surgeons including colleagues and several visiting surgeons at Westmorland General Hospital (Centre of Clinical Excellence for Ankle Replacement). He is considered a national and international expert on Ankle replacement.
He has performed over 1000 Hip and Knee replacements. He is very experienced lower limb joint replacement surgeon.
Shash offers consultations for a number of complaints including hip, knee arthritis, Foot & Ankle - Sport injuries, ligament, tendon reconstruction, Bunion Surgery, fusion big toe, Toe Joint replacement and complex reconstruction of high arch (cavus), collapsed arch (flat) foot.
Mr Garg is specialist in reconstruction surgery for foot drop following major injuries or as a complication of spine, pelvis, hip or knee replacement surgery. Most of these patients, after surgery, can walk without foot drop splint or special shoe even though reconstrction surgery was performed 15 years later!
He also offers Shockwave therapy for soft tissue problems of the lower limb - heel pain, Achilles' tendon, knee pain, hip pain due to bursitis and hamstrings.
Mr Garg is involved in research: published several papers in scientific journals. His topic of special interests are - Ankle replacement, Toe joint replacement, fusion of big toe, bunion surgery, correction of flat foot (collapsed arch), high arch, sports injury related foot and ankle surgery such as ligament reconstruction, peroneal tendon dislocation and Achilles tendon problems, plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia including Morton's neuroma.
He enjoys fell walking, running, table tennis, traveling, photography, reading and keeping fit by healthy diet & fitness training. Above all he loves spending time with family and friends.
Academic:
1. "Your Ankle" information booklet by Mr Shashi Garg and Mr Ian Winson.
Booklet published for patients. Information on various foot and ankle conditions and surgery including Ankle Replacement. Mr Garg can send you a PDF copy on request.
2. A Treasury of Orthopedic Information for Patients. Editor: Mr Shash Garg
3. Tutor for Medical Students- certified by Liverpool University
4. Examiner for Medical Students (Final Exam.) Lancaster University.
5. Faculty member (certified) for Bristol Ankle Replacement Course (2009-2015)
6. Invited Plenary faculty and expert faculty: National and International scientific meetings/conferences.
7. Certified for Shock Wave Therapy (various certificates).
For published articles in scientific journals please see the section: publications with links to papers.
Consultation fee:
New Appointment - up to 30 minutes - £220; 45 minutes - £280; 60 minutes £300.
Follow-up Appointment - £110.
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121 reviews
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Absolutely amazing treatment now no pain thank you
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Impressive overall
5
Very personable, clear and helpful. Reassured me massively throughout. Would highly recommend.
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Very well explained Pleasant experience
5
First rate improvement of quality of life
5
Excellent care The operation had changed my life and I can now walk a mile and a half every day . I am no longer in pain and my mood has significantly improved .
5
I thought my life was over and the thoughts of not being able to walk again were unbearable, Mr Garg has changed my outlook on life, the steroid injections have left me pain free and my symptoms are now under control.the treatment I have received has been outstanding and I will be forever grateful
5
Charming man well informative of my ankles
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Very helpful and explained the problem well
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Very professional diagnosis of problem, good manner and explanation.
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6 endorsements
Excellent orthopaedic surgeon with extensive experience and pioneering work in ankle replacement surgery.
Mr Rishi Parmeshwar
Mr Garg is a senior orthopaedic consultant who is very well liked and respected by patients, staff and colleagues.
Mr Merzesh Magra
Mr Garg is one of the most experienced orthopedic surgeons in the UK with amazing surgical skills. He has very good bedside manners and I have not seen any patients raising any complaints about him.
Mr Shyam Kumar
Mr Garg is a very experienced lower limb surgeon. He is very skilled surgeon and is a very nice person.
Mr Saurabh Odak
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Mr Shashi Garg's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 121 reviews
What languages does Mr Shashi Garg speak?
Mr Shashi Garg speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Where is Mr Shashi Garg located?
Mr Shashi Garg primarily practices at The Lancaster Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Meadowside, Lancaster, United Kingdom, LA1 3AQ
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What are Mr Shashi Garg working hours?
Mr Shashi Garg is working Tuesday (09:00 - 11:00), Thursday (08:30 - 12:30), Friday (09:00 - 10:30)
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