About Mr Khalid Malik
Mr Khalid Malik - Consultant Hip & Knee Surgeon
Mr Khalid Malik is a distinguished orthopaedic consultant, specialising in hip and knee surgery, with his clinical practice based in East Sussex. He graduated in medicine from Imperial College London, one of the world’s leading medical schools, where he honed his academic foundation before embarking on extensive orthopaedic training in hospitals across the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex region.
Following the completion of his specialist training, Mr Malik was appointed as the Thackray Fellow at the internationally renowned Wrightington Hospital, widely recognised as the birthplace of hip and knee replacement surgery. This prestigious position enabled him to further refine his expertise in the field, establishing him as a specialist in hip and knee surgery.
His areas of proficiency include primary total hip and knee replacement, unicompartmental knee replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, knee arthroscopy, and revision hip and knee replacement. Mr Malik is at the forefront of innovation, frequently employing robotic technology to ensure exceptional precision in his procedures and consistently positive patient outcomes. His commitment to incorporating the latest advancements in surgical technology reflects his dedication to enhancing surgical accuracy and improving patient care.
Mr Malik’s extensive practice is characterised by outstanding patient feedback, with his work recognised in 2024 when he was awarded the iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence. He continues to innovate within his field, always seeking to improve surgical practices and contribute to the development of future orthopaedic professionals. Driven by a passion for his work, he is committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
With a strong dedication to excellence, Mr Khalid Malik offers a wealth of experience and expertise, providing the highest standards of care for his patients.
Education & Training
Mr Malik graduated from Imperial College London, School of Medicine (ICSM) in 2012. He undertook his Foundation training in London and Core Surgical Training in Yorkshire. During his training, he also completed a Master’s degree in Orthopaedic Trauma Sciences with Distinction from Queen Mary University, London.
After completing his higher speciality training in Kent, Surrey & Sussex in 2022, he undertook specialist fellowship training at the prestigious Wrightington Hospital, internationally renowned as the birthplace of modern lower limb arthroplasty. During his fellowship, he received extensive training in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and developed expertise in managing complex hip and knee disorders, revision arthroplasty, impaction bone grafting, custom hip and knee replacements and direct anterior approach of the hip.
He was awarded the British Hip Society Travelling Fellowship Bursary in 2023, which facilitated his visitation to the adult reconstruction department at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Qualifications
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BSc (Hons) Haematology – Imperial College London, 2010
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MBBS – Imperial College London, School of Medicine, 2012
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MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2015
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MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Sciences – Queen Mary University, London, 2016
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FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2021
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Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) - Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST) , 2022
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MFSTEd - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2022
Awards & Academic Distinctions
2023
Silver Suture Award Nomination - Contribution to Surgical Training Nomination
Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT)
2023
BHS Travelling Fellowship Bursary
British Hip Society
2023
Sir John Charnley Travelling Fellowship Award
The John Charnley Trust
2022
President Prize – Best Podium Presentation
British Hip Society Meeting - 2022
2022
EFORT – Jaques Duparc Best Poster Award
EFORT 2022 - Lisbon
2017
Best Trainee Teacher of The Year Award
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust
2016
Distinction – MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Sciences
Queen Mary University, London
2014
FY2 Trainee Merit Award in Foundation, Leadership Merit
North-East Thames Foundation School
2014
FY2 Trainee Merit Award in Foundation, Outstanding Contribution
North-East Thames Foundation School
2014
FY2 Trainee Merit Award in Foundation, Portfolio Merit
North-East Thames Foundation School
2013
FY1 Trainee Merit Award in Foundation, Leadership Merit
North-East Thames Foundation School
2013
FY1 Trainee Merit Award in Foundation, Portfolio Merit
North-East Thames Foundation School
2013
Excellence in Leadership Award
The London Deanery
2013
Teaching Excellence Award
Barts Health NHS Trust
2011
Year 5 - Merit
Imperial College London
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Academic Interests
Mr Malik is passionate about training the next generation of Surgeons. He is the founder of a national orthopaedic teaching collaborative “CollabORTHO”, through which he has imparted invaluable knowledge to hundreds of students from various medical schools nationally. He is a Member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (MFSTEd) of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He is part of the CCRiSP and BSS course faculty for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He holds a position as an undergraduate examiner at Queen Mary University, London. Mr Malik’s dedication to surgical training has earned him the coveted “Trainer of the Year” accolade twice during his training years (2013 – Barts Health, 2017 – East Kent Hospitals) and a nomination for the prestigious ASiT “Silver Suture” award in 2023.
Mr Malik has authored over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his work at national and international conferences. His research projects received the EFORT Jacques Duparc Award and the British Hip Society President’s Prize in 2022. He continues to serve as a reviewer for several journals including “Injury” and “Journal of Joint and Arthroscopic Surgery”. The full list of his academic work can be found here.
