About Mr Gupte
As an ex professional sportsman who was awarded the first ever surgical PhD in knee ligament research by Imperial College, London, Chinmay Gupte is a knee specialist with a national and international pedigree in treating knee conditions. Chinmay is a consultant orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Reader (Associate Professor) in knee and trauma surgery at Imperial College, London, which encompasses St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospitals. He is also director of the Wellington Knee Unit at the Platinum Medical Centre in Wellington Hospital, London, the UK's first dedicated knee clinic with a history spanning 30 years. Chinmay is also Executive member, trustee and treasurer of the British Knee Society (BASK). He has also sat on committees at the British Orthopaedic Association and Royal College of Surgeons of England and Marylebone Cricket Club.
Through his extensive clinical experience and in-depth research, Chinmay has developed expertise in:
meniscal injuries, repair and treatment
anterior cruciate ligament injuries
knee arthritis requiring injections, uncompartmental resurfacing or total knee replacement
robotic knee replacement surgery
ACL reconstructions (both initial and revision)
medial collateral, lateral collateral and posterolateral corner injuries
osteochondral injuries
children's knee conditions
patellofemoral ligament instabillity
complex sports knee injuries
Multiple ligament knee injuries and knee dislocations
A passion for diagnosing and treating knee conditions
Mr Gupte is passionate about knee health and well-being. From 2000, when he started his PhD in knee research, Chinmay has been fascinated by knee joint biomechanics, managing knee conditions and knee surgery.
Specializing in complex and traumatic knee injuries involving both adults and children, Chinmay takes pride in accurately diagnosing and effectively treating multifaceted knee injuries and chronic knee conditions. Hence many patients visit seeking a second opinion or are referred by other surgeons with more general expertise.
Dedication to knee research and teaching the next generation
As director of training for trauma and orthopaedics for London deanery NW Thames (2011-2018) Mr Gupte helped reshape training for the consultants of the future in this region. He is also ex-President of the Royal Society of Medicine Orthopaedics Section having served as President in 2013.
He continues his research and surgery as a Clinical Reader in the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College, with particular emphasis on:
meniscofemoral ligaments
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction state of the art operations
children’s ACL injuries
lateral tenodesis and acl augmentation
patellofemoral instability
ACL reconstruction in children
meniscal repairs and preservation in children and adults
osteoarthritis non surgical alternatives
unicondylar and total knee replacement
lower limb osteotomy
patient safety in knee surgery
clinical effectiveness and efficiency in surgery
simulation training of orthopaedic surgeons
Award winning
As a young surgeon in training Chinmay was the prestigious British Orthopaedic Association Robert Jones Gold Medal Proxime Accessit in 2005.
He won the Royal Society of Medicine Orthopaedics Section President's medal for his research.
He was awarded the Sir Roger Bannister Scholarship at Pembroke College, Oxford for sporting and academic excellence.
He was a Domus Scholar at Oxford University
Chinmay has also led award-winning teams that have received recognition from the European Knee Society, and Imperial College London.
A patient oriented APPROACH
Chinmay appreciates that each patient is different and has their own set of concerns and expectations. He therefore takes the time to listen to and understand each patient’s unique circumstances, so that he can recommend the best treatment option for their own injury and lifestyle goals. Regardless of how complicated the problem or complex the injury, Mr Gupte is committed to finding the right solution for each patient.
A multidisciplinary team-oriented philosophy
Having worked in teams throughout his sporting and professional life, Mr Gupte recognizes that providing the best knee injury treatments to his patients requires the collaboration of a strong team. This includes nurses, physiotherapists, biomechanics experts and allied health professionals. Together, Chinmay and his team aim to work with patients to visualise, plan and strive for the best possible outcome, whether this is with conservative management or with surgery.
State of the Art and proven knee solutions
Chinmay aims to utilise the cutting edge technology that his academic expertise affords to ensure patients receive the latest evidence-based treatments, but also balances this with implementing tried and tested techniques that have excellent long term track records.
Drawing on personal experience
As well as being a surgeon, doctor and academic, Chinmay is also an ex sportsman, father and son. As such, he empathises with the apprehension and concern that musculoskeletal conditions can create not only in the patient, but also their close relatives. Thus he strives to provide a patient-centred approach to all his practice.
What patients say…
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Mr Gupte is an excellent knee surgeon. He undertook some complex surgery to my troublesome knee which used to dislocate continuously, and I could not walk without a cane. A torn tendon was also repaired along with the removal of old scar tissue. He explained everything very clearly to me. The result for me is life changing. I cannot thank him enough.
March 2024; Patient at Wellington Hospital
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I have been playing football and rugby my whole life and suffered an acl and meniscus tear back in mid- 2021. It wasn't till about November 2021 when I went to see Dr Gupte where I was promptly offered an operation in December- having done an MRI scan prior. Pre-op he was very clear and helpful on reassuring me with all the details on how the operation will work as I was very nervous. Everything went all well post-op and I am back playing football and rugby with my knee feeling stronger than ever. Dr Gupte has really helped me through my ACL recovery journey and I couldn't recommend anyone better!
January 2024; Patient at St Mary’s Hospital
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Good clinician... Caring
Patient at St Mary’s Hospital