About Paddy Subramanian

I have focused my specialist practice on two joints: the hip and the knee. That focus is deliberate. Concentrating on a defined field allows a depth of experience across the full spectrum of hip and knee conditions, including more complex cases and revision surgery.

Many patients who come to see me have lived with pain for a long time. They may be worried, may have received conflicting advice, and often simply want someone to explain clearly what is happening and what can be done about it. That is where every consultation begins.

I show patients their own X-rays and scans and explain what they mean. We discuss what can be achieved without an operation, when surgery may be appropriate, what it involves, and what a realistic recovery looks like. A significant proportion of the people I see do not need surgery at all, and I will always say so.

When surgery is the right treatment, it is planned carefully and individually. I use registry-proven implants, modern anaesthetic and pain-management protocols, and robotic assistance where there is evidence that it offers a meaningful benefit. I perform every operation personally and continue to see my patients myself throughout their follow-up.

Alongside primary joint replacement, I have a specialist interest in revision surgery and regularly accept referrals from other consultants for hip and knee replacements that are painful, loose, unstable or infected. As Trauma Lead within my NHS Trust, I also manage complex fractures and injuries, working within multidisciplinary teams with a strong emphasis on clinical governance and evidence-based practice.

Away from the professional titles, I grew up in Southport and attended Merchant Taylors' Boys' School in Liverpool before studying medicine at Imperial College London and completing a master's degree in musculoskeletal science at Oxford. Medicine runs in the family (my parents, sibling and wife are all doctors), and I grew up with the values of careful, thoughtful and honest patient care. Those principles continue to shape the way I practise today.