Mr Craig Zhao, Orthopaedic Consultant

Mr Craig Zhao

BMBS BSc MRCS FRCS (Orth) Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon
KIMS Hospital+1 location
07710 534351 Chelsea Lenihan chelsea.lenihan@kims.org.uk
Mr Craig Zhao, Orthopaedic Consultant
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Medical Secretary

Chelsea Lenihan 07710 534351 chelsea.lenihan@kims.org.uk

Scans, tests & treatments available

  • ACL reconstruction
  • Arthrosamid Injections - Knee Arthritis Treatment
  • Cartilage preservation
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Knee pain
  • Knee replacement surgery
  • Meniscus Repair Surgery
  • Partial knee replacement

NHS Practices

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Professional Profile

Craig graduated from University of Southampton Medical School in 2011 and completed his basic surgical training in London. He undertook his specialist orthopaedic surgical training in the Kent, Surrey, Sussex Deanery.

He gained international experience in knee reconstruction working in Sydney, Australia, where he specialised in cutting edge technologies of knee replacement surgery, including robotics and personalised knee alignment. He has undertaken fellowships in ACL surgery, meniscal surgery and alignment correction. He has presented and published numerous research projects and is actively involved in orthopaedic education.

Craig works as a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and specialises in knee surgery. His specialist interests include ACL reconstruction, knee arthroscopy, meniscal surgery and knee replacement surgery. He strives to provide high quality and personalised care for his patients.

Special Interests

Sports injuries, Surgery for arthritis
Dr Craig Zhao is a brilliant Skelector- muscular consultant who has helped me to walk again. Not only did he repair my right knee he advised me how to sleep as I have also had a left hip replacement. Thank you Doctor Zhao
27/06/2025
By a verified patient
Mr Craig is an excellent consultant who makes you feel confident with the procedure. He explains everything and answers all questions in a way I can understand. He is kind and friendly and a real gentleman. I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of an experienced, professional consultant.
12/06/2025
By a verified patient
Can’t fault my experience at all thank you very much to all
12/06/2025
By a verified patient
Every thing was explained to me so I understood what was going to happen very happy with the outcome. Thanks to everyone involved in my procedure.
22/05/2025
By a verified patient
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