Professor Venu Kavarthapu

Professor Venu Kavarthapu
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Specialist in Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery

Professor Venu Kavarthapu is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in hip, knee, and foot/ankle surgery, including complex cases. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in limb-saving diabetic foot surgery, including Charcot foot reconstructions, hip arthroscopy/impingement surgery, as well as minimally invasive hip replacement.

Prof. Kavarthapu completed his orthopaedic training on the South-East Thames Orthopaedic Rotation before undertaking prestigious fellowships in minimally invasive and computer-navigated hip surgery with world leaders Dr Lawrence Dorr and Dr Joel Matta in Los Angeles, USA. He also gained advanced fellowship training in hip arthroplasty at Guy’s Hospital, London, and foot and ankle surgery at leading centres in Surrey.

Since his appointment at King’s College Hospital, London, in 2006, he has developed and led highly specialised services:

• Regional Young Adult Hip Service – including hip arthroscopy and minimally invasive hip replacement.
• Regional complex foot and ankle surgery Service  
• Nationally recognised Diabetic Foot Surgery Service – providing multidisciplinary care for complex foot deformities caused by diabetes.

Alongside his clinical practice, Prof. Kavarthapu is deeply involved in teaching, research, and innovation:

• Honorary Senior Lecturer, King’s College London
• Associate Professor, University of Southern Denmark
• President, International Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeons
• Associate Editor, Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
• Regular speaker at national and international conferences
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications in trauma and orthopaedics

Patients and colleagues value Prof. Kavarthapu for his kind and patient-centred approach, as well as his reputation as a highly skilled surgeon. His private practice is based across Central and Greater London, and he is recognised by all major insurance companies while also offering competitive self-pay packages. 

Diseases, Medical Tests, and Treatments

• Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery 
• Hip Replacement
• Hip Arthroscopy  
• Revision Surgery
• Hip Preservation Surgery
• Arthritis (Hip) 
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Knee Meniscal Tear
• Diabetic Foot Surgery
• Charcot Foot Reconstruction
• Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Ankle Arthroscopy 
• Ankle Ligament Tear
• Bunion Surgery
• Foot Sprains
• Stress Fractures
• Fracture (broken bone)
• Sports Injuries
• Foot Sprains
• Ankle Sprain
• Foot Pain