Nik Bakti
Nik Bakti is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in shoulder and sports orthopaedic surgery. In addition to his roles at The Spencer Wing and Darent Valley Hospital, Nik is a Visiting Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University. He is dedicated to advancing patient care through his work with emerging surgical technologies.
| Medbelle position | Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
| Titles | MBBS, MSc, FRCS | |
| Specialisation | Shoulder & Elbow | |
| Experience | 15 years |
Summary
Nik Bakti, an orthopaedic surgeon, graduated from Guys', Kings', and St Thomas' Medical School in London in 2008. He received further training in Oxford and Kent, earning a Masters in Orthopaedics from the University of Sussex. With a fellowship in Perth, Western Australia, Nik specialised in shoulder and sports orthopaedic surgery. He's passionate about using emerging technology to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Nik works at The Spencer Wing and Darent Valley Hospital, and serves as a Visiting Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Positions
- Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford
- Co-Founder and Faculty at MediOS
- Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust Trauma Lead, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford
- Visiting Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University
Education
- MSc Orthopaedics University of Brighton, 2019
- FRCS Royal College of Surgeons England, 2018
- MRCS Royal College of Surgeons England, 2011
- MBBS King’s College London Medical School, 2008
Awards and achievements
- Third Prize Podium Presentation, Fred Heatley Day. South East Circuit day, 2018
- Second Prize HQIP National Junior Doctors Audit Competition, 2016
- First Prize in Surgical case presentation competition at the Princess Royal University Hospital, 2010
- Student of the Year for A levels at Bellerbys College, 2003
- Study Group International Student Scholarship to pursue GCE ‘A’ Level education in England, 2001
- Singapore International Foundation Scholarship, full scholarship to pursue ‘O’ Level education in Singapore, 1999
Specialist surgical interests
- Shoulder replacement surgery
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff surgery
- Impingement
- Acromioclavicular joint injuries
- Fractures of the upper limb
- Carpal tunnel surgery
Locations
One Ashford Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0YS
KIMS Hospital Limited
Newnham Court Way
Maidstone
ME14 5FT
Benenden Hospital
Goddard's Green Road
Cranbrook
TN17 4AX
