Restoring Mobility with Robotic Precision & Fellowship-Trained Expertise
Mr Shivakumar Shankar MBBS, DHA, MRCSEd, MSc, FRCSEd (Tr & Orth) is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip and knee surgery, serving as NHS Clinical Lead at BHRUT NHS Trust with private practice at Spire Hartswood and Nuffield Health Brentwood hospitals.
Regional Robotic Pioneer
Mr Shankar was the first surgeon to perform computer-assisted and robotic total hip replacement in Essex and North East London, supporting precise execution of the planned implant position.
Minimally Invasive Joint Care
Specialist expertise in tissue-sparing Rottinger anterior hip surgery and keyhole knee arthroscopy preserving vital soft tissues, supporting a patient-focused approach to recovery and rehabilitation.
Patient Feedback & Reviews
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Educational video walkthroughs, joint surgery updates, and patient recovery insights.
MAKO Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Introduced to Private Practice in Brentwood
On 29 September 2026, Mr Shivakumar Shankar performed his first MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacement at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, marking an important development in his private hip and knee practice.
100 MAKO Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacements — A Personal Milestone at BHRUT
On 24 September 2026, Mr Shivakumar Shankar reached a personal milestone of completing 100 MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT).
BHRUT NHS Trust: 100th Robotic Joint Replacement Milestone (Catherine’s Story)
Fitness manager Catherine O'Brien-Passfield becomes the 100th patient to receive a robotic-assisted joint replacement at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, performed by Mr Shivakumar Shankar.
BBC News: Robotic Joint Replacement at Elective Surgical Hub
Featured on BBC London News demonstrating how robotic 3D CT guidance and dedicated ring-fenced theatres protect planned operations from emergency winter delays.
Home Exercises for Hip & Knee Arthritis
Consultant-guided 5-minute video tutorials demonstrating evidence-based strengthening and range-of-motion routines for patients managing joint symptoms.
Consultation & Surgical Scheduling
Private consultations at Spire Hartswood Hospital and Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital in Essex. Direct booking with medical secretary Remya Rexlin.