Professor Tony Kochhar
MSc MBBS MRCS FRCS(Orth)Orthopaedic Surgery
Recommended by
5 specialists
24 years of experience
14 years as a specialist
Practices worked at
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS1253 reviews
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR1558 reviews
Specialist's working hours
Mon
09:00 - 12:00
Tue
11:00 - 14:00
Wed
Not available
Thu
09:00 - 13:00
Fri
09:00 - 13:00
Sat
Not available
Sun
Not available
About
Professor Tony Kochhar is a Consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon with over a decade of experience in shoulder, elbow, upper limb surgery. He centres his practice around the early accurate diagnosis and prompt specialist treatment.
Professor Kochhar trained at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, and went on to work under world renowned shoulder surgeons, during fellowship training in New York and Alps Surgery Institute in France. Since qualifying, he now works with elite sports people and has developed a keen interest in sports science, strength and conditioning.
Medical procedures
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopy
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Joint Injection
- Revision Surgery
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Stabilisation
- Steroid Injection
- Tendon Repair
- Video Consultation
- Wrist Arthroscopy
Special interests
- Shoulder Pain
- Elbow Stiffness
- Bone Spurs
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Clavicle Fractures
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Elbow Instability
- Fracture (Broken Bone)
- Frozen Shoulder
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher’s Shoulder)
- Stress Fractures
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Education
- United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals 1996 - MBBS
Reviews
5 Overall Patient Trust rating
Shoulder Pain
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12/49
Rotator Cuff Repair
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9/49
Frozen Shoulder
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3/49
Arthroscopy
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2/49
Bone Spurs
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1/49
Elbow Stiffness
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1/49
Fracture (broken bone)
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1/49
Rotator Cuff Injury
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1/49
Sports Injury
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1/49
Trigger Finger
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1/49
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
Seen on time. Professor did not take my referral letter.
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Thank you for your kind review. Please could you contact my office to share your referral letter? Sometimes it is required only for your insurers as I take a full medical history but I can add it to your record so it is complete. Apologies for not taking it during the appointment.
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
Very knowledgeable. Explained issues in simple manner.
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Patient seen for:
Frozen Shoulder
Mr Kochhar has been very good at monitoring the shoulder issues and recommending next steps to help with the improvement which has now really progressed
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Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain Sports Injury Rotator Cuff Injury
Very knowledgeable very reassuring of plan of action, understanding what is actually required and assisting his patients
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Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain Frozen Shoulder
My experience with Dr Kochhar was excellent, the assessment was very good he is skillful and try his best not to cause pain when doing his assessment. He was gentle and understanding
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Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain Rotator Cuff Repair Bone Spurs
I found Professor Kochhar to be patient and good at explaining what was going on with my shoulder. I've seen other experts and frankly been confused by how the explanation was given to me in the past. Thank you for taking the time to listen first and explain everything so clearly.
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Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain Frozen Shoulder
After suffering pain and visiting many other people over a period of 5 months for my frozen shoulder Professor Kochhar helped ease my pain within a very short period of time
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Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain
He is the best doctor I met. Listening and answered all my questions and find the best solution. Very friendly and very knowledgeable.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I'm glad you found the consultation helpful.
Patient seen for:
Arthroscopy Elbow Stiffness
Excellent, always pushing to full recovery and devising a plan to get to the next phase of treatment.
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Patient seen for:
Rotator Cuff Repair
Professor Kochhar and his entire team have been extremely helpful. I am seeing other specialists for other conditions at the same time and by far his team have been the most friendly and efficient. Makes it feel like my shoulder condition is well taken care of. Thank you.
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Other Reviews
Peer recommendations
Recommended by 5 doctors for:
5
Orthopaedic Surgery
Prof Kochar is an excellent surgeon and colleague. I wouldn't hesitate to visit him if had a shoulder problem myself.
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For conditions: Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injury, Shoulder Pain
For procedures: Arthroscopy
Connection: Is a colleague
What sets Professor Kochhar apart is that he utilises a combination of evidence-based medicine, a multi-disciplinary approach and patient-focused care to provide the best management for his patients. Provides a clear explanation of conditions and management options, in a manner that puts patients at ease and feel comfortable in asking questions.
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For conditions: Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injury, Shoulder Pain
For procedures: Video Consultation, Arthroscopy
Connection: I have referred patients to them
I am happy to recommend Professor Kochhar to my patients. He is an excellent surgeon and I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family.
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For conditions: Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injury, Shoulder Pain
For procedures: Video Consultation, Arthroscopy
Connection: We trained together
Mr Marco Antonetto
Osteopathy
19-05-2021
Professor Kochhar is my main referral point for every patient who needs an expert opinion on shoulder issues. He is extremely knowledgeable but also very clear, approachable and patient-friendly.
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For conditions: Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Instability, Dislocated Shoulder, Osteoarthritis
Connection: I have referred patients to them
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