About Mr Sam Nahas
Mr Sam Nahas is a knee surgeon in Reading who specialises in all knee conditions and knee injuries.
He treats a variety of patients in his role as an expert Knee Surgeon. This includes those with issues ranging for osteoarthritis of the knee, to elite sports people with ligament and cartilage injury.
Mr Nahas prides himself on a unique understanding of the fact that every patient is individual and has different requirements. It is of utmost importance that the needs of every patient he meets are listened to and a knee treatment plan is tailored based on a detailed history, careful examination of the knee and further detailed imaging as necessary.
Clinical Roles
• Consultant Knee Surgeon at Royal Berkshire Hospital and Circle Hospital (Reading)
• Accredited Assistant at Fortius Clinic, London.
• Head of Orthopaedics and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Brunel Medical School.
Expertise
• Specialist in knee injuries including ACL, meniscus, and cartilage surgery.
• Subspecialist in complex and revision knee replacement surgery.
• VELYS™ robotic-assisted total knee replacement techniques.
• Part of surgical teams treating Premier League footballers and Rugby Union athletes; directly operated on Team GB athletes.
Teaching & Research
Mr Nahas is a respected teacher and educator for junior doctors, allied healthcare professionals and medical students. He has a pivotal role in Brunel Medical School, being head of Orthopaedics, and being responsible for aspects of curriculum design. Previously he had a substantial teaching commitment at Imperial College, having completed a Masters in University Learning and Teaching at the institution. He also has a strong interest in Research and is currently undertaking several projects at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and aims to conduct innovative educational research at Brunel Medical School. He also instructs as an advanced trauma and life support educator, teaching other senior doctors.
Training & Experience
• 15 years of experience
• Fellowship training in knee surgery at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, where he remained as a consultant
• Practice confined to the knee — no hip or foot
• Member of the Reading Hip & Knee Unit
• Head of Orthopaedics and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Brunel Medical School
Memberships
• General Medical Council: 7138356
• Royal College of Surgeons, England (RCS)
• British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
• British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
Research & Publications
Mr Nahas has published peer-reviewed research on knee ligament reconstruction, meniscal preservation, knee replacement outcomes and medical education. The full list is maintained on independent academic registries.