Professor Bal Dhinsa, Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Having qualified as an undergraduate from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ medical school, Professor Bal Dhinsa worked as a research fellow at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore before completing higher surgical training on the Southeast Thames rotation. 

His NHS practice is in east Kent as a trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in foot and ankle surgery, as well as being Professor of Regenerative Medicine.

During his training, he held the role of academy doctor at Charlton Athletic Football Club, which provided him with the experience of managing elite sportspeople. 

To further his foot and ankle training and to learn the latest advances in techniques, he completed British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery (BOFAS) approved fellowships at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital and in Malawi.

Bal has also taken the opportunity to take part in a visiting fellowship under Professor Hintermann in Basel.

Bal believes in an evidence-based approach to patient care and has maintained a keen interest in research. He has presented at prestigious international and national meetings, as well as having over 50 peer reviewed publications.

He has had the privilege of being asked to author several book chapters.

Teaching and training the new generation of healthcare professionals is an important aspect of Bal’s life; he enjoys teaching undergraduates, supervising trainees and being on the faculty of numerous courses.

He is currently a clinical lecturer for the Kent and Medway Medical School, as well as clinical and educational supervisor for core trainees and specialist trainees in the region.