Nima Heidari

Nima Heidari is an experienced orthopaedic and trauma surgeon with a focus on foot and ankle conditions, including sports injuries, fractures, arthritis, and deformities. He has established the bone infection and limb reconstruction unit at The Royal London Hospital and holds a Visiting Professorship at the George Emil Palade University of Medicine. With over 80 published papers in scientific journals, his expertise lies in joint preservation for arthritis, utilising machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance clinical decision-making. Professor Heidari emphasises patient-centred care, aiming for accurate diagnoses and personalised treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team setting. Professor Heidari's NHS practice is based at the Royal London Hospital, where he treats complex lower limb injuries and specialises in foot and ankle conditions, complex lower limb trauma, and limb reconstruction. A member of various prestigious medical associations, including the British Orthopaedic Association, he is dedicated to advancing orthopaedic care through research and has a keen interest in limb reconstruction techniques. His extensive areas of interest encompass ankle joint preservation, foot reconstruction post-trauma, and orthopaedic trauma, focusing on treating complex fractures of the lower limb and foot. Beyond his medical practice, Professor Heidari is actively involved in training and educating healthcare professionals through courses and talks. With qualifications from renowned institutions like St George's Medical School and University College London, he continues to delve into research areas such as the effects of mesenchymal stem cells on bone grafting and the role of infection in degenerative skeletal diseases. Through his commitment to patient care, research, and education, Professor Nima Heidari stands out as a leading figure in the field of orthopaedic and trauma surgery.