# Mr Sam Nahas — Consultant Knee Surgeon, Reading > Private knee surgery practice of Mr Sam Nahas, Consultant Knee Surgeon at Royal Berkshire Hospital and Circle Reading Hospital. Same-week consultations for ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, knee replacement and complex knee surgery across Berkshire. Mr Sam Nahas is a Consultant Knee Surgeon in Reading, Berkshire, and Head of Orthopaedics and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Brunel Medical School (GMC 7138356). Practice is confined to the knee: sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, cartilage and meniscus surgery, osteotomy, and partial, total and robotic knee replacement. Publications: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0512-7340 Patient feedback: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews independently verified by Doctify, plus 11 recommendations from fellow clinicians. Source: https://www.doctify.com/uk/specialist/sam-nahas — summarised on /reviews. ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of the practice, conditions treated and how to be seen. ## Treatments - [ACL Reconstruction Reading](/treatments/acl-reconstruction-reading): Private ACL reconstruction in Reading by consultant knee surgeon Mr Sam Nahas at Circle Reading Hospital. - [Distal Femoral Osteotomy](/treatments/distal-femoral-osteotomy-reading): Distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) in Reading: precision-planned realignment for valgus, or knock-knee, deformity. - [High Tibial Osteotomy](/treatments/high-tibial-osteotomy-reading): High tibial osteotomy (HTO) in Reading: precision-planned realignment to offload the worn side of the knee and delay knee replacement. - [Knee Arthroscopy Reading](/treatments/knee-arthroscopy-reading): Knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) in Reading: day-case procedure with self-pay consultations within a week and rapid recovery. - [Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET)](/treatments/lateral-extra-articular-tenodesis): Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) alongside ACL reconstruction, for high-rotation, revision and elite sport knees. - [MCL Reconstruction Reading](/treatments/mcl-reconstruction-reading): MCL reconstruction in Reading for medial knee instability, using modern techniques. - [Meniscal Root Repair Reading](/treatments/meniscal-root-repair-reading): Meniscal root repair in Reading: rapid diagnosis, arthroscopic repair of the root attachment, and structured aftercare. - [Meniscus Repair Reading](/treatments/meniscus-repair-reading): Private meniscal repair in Reading by consultant knee surgeon Mr Sam Nahas at Circle Reading Hospital. - [Multi-Ligament Knee Surgery](/treatments/multiligament-knee-reading): Multi-ligament knee reconstruction in Reading: expert management of combined ACL, PCL, MCL and PLC injuries. - [Partial Knee Replacement](/treatments/partial-knee-replacement-reading): Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement in Reading, replacing only the worn compartment for a faster recovery than a total replacement. - [Patella Instability & MPFL](/treatments/mpfl-reconstruction-reading): MPFL reconstruction and patella instability treatment in Reading: hamstring graft reconstruction and tibial tuberosity realignment. - [PLC Reconstruction Reading](/treatments/plc-reconstruction-reading): PLC (posterolateral corner) reconstruction in Reading using the Larson technique, for complex instability on the outer side of the knee. - [Revision ACL Surgery Reading](/treatments/revision-acl-reading): Private revision ACL reconstruction in Reading by consultant knee surgeon Mr Sam Nahas. - [Total Knee Replacement Reading](/treatments/total-knee-replacement-reading): Total knee replacement in Reading: precision-aligned surgery with an enhanced recovery programme and walking the same or next day. - [VELYS Robotic Knee Reading](/treatments/robotic-knee-surgery): VELYS robotic-assisted total knee replacement at Circle Reading Hospital: CT-free and imageless, with same-week consultations. ## Clinics - [Knee Arthritis Clinic Reading](/clinics/knee-arthritis-clinic-reading): Knee arthritis clinic in Reading. - [Knee Pain Clinic Reading](/clinics/knee-pain-assessment-clinic-reading): Knee pain assessment clinic in Reading. - [Second Opinion Knee Clinic](/clinics/second-opinion-knee-clinic-reading): Second opinion knee clinic in Reading. - [Sports Knee Injury Clinic](/clinics/sports-knee-injury-clinic-reading): Sports knee injury clinic in Reading. ## Diagnostics - [Knee Injections: Steroid, HA & PRP](/diagnostics/knee-injections-reading): Knee injections in Reading: steroid, hyaluronic acid and PRP for arthritis and knee pain, alongside targeted physiotherapy. - [Knee MRI & Imaging](/diagnostics/mri-knee-reading): Private knee MRI, X-ray, CT and ultrasound in Reading, with rapid access at Circle Reading Hospital and partner centres. ## Recovery and resources - [ACL Recovery Timeline](/resources/acl-recovery): Criteria-based ACL reconstruction recovery timeline: milestones, rehab phases, return-to-running and return-to-sport testing. - [Aftercare After Knee Surgery](/resources/aftercare): Aftercare following knee surgery: dressings, stitches, keeping the wound dry, and when to seek help. - [Driving After Knee Surgery](/resources/driving-after-surgery): When you can drive after knee surgery: the emergency-stop test, painkillers, which leg, manual or automatic, and typical timelines by procedure. - [Knee Exercise Videos](/resources/exercise-videos): Knee rehabilitation exercise videos for ACL, meniscus and knee replacement surgery, with step-by-step recovery protocols. - [Knee Prehab & Rehab Protocols](/resources/rehab-protocols): Prehab and rehab protocols for ACL injury and knee replacement: why range and strength matter, plus starter exercises. - [Knee Replacement Recovery Timeline](/resources/knee-replacement-recovery): Recovery timeline after total or partial knee replacement: week-by-week milestones, swelling, driving, work, red flags and FAQs. - [Meniscus Repair Recovery Timeline](/resources/meniscus-recovery): Recovery timeline after meniscus repair: brace and weight-bearing, milestones, return-to-sport testing, root-repair variations and red flags. - [Preparing for Knee Surgery](/resources/preparing-for-surgery): Checklist for preparing for knee surgery: pre-assessment, 5-day antibacterial washes, medicines, fasting, home set-up and transport. - [Return to Sport After Knee Surgery](/resources/return-to-sport): Criteria-based guidance on returning to sport after ACL, meniscus repair, MPFL, osteotomy and knee replacement, with tests and milestones. ## Symptoms - [Knee Gives Way](/symptoms/knee-gives-way): A knee that gives way usually means something is not holding it stable. - [Knee Locking or Catching](/symptoms/knee-locking): A knee that locks, catches or will not straighten usually has something caught inside the joint. - [Kneecap Pain and Pain on Stairs](/symptoms/kneecap-pain-going-down-stairs): Pain at the front of the knee going down stairs, squatting or after sitting. - [Pain on the Inside of the Knee](/symptoms/inner-knee-pain): Pain on the inner side of the knee is usually the medial meniscus, the MCL or medial wear. - [Pain on the Outside of the Knee](/symptoms/outer-knee-pain): Pain on the outer side of the knee is often the iliotibial band, the lateral meniscus or the outer ligaments. - [Swollen Knee](/symptoms/swollen-knee): How quickly a knee swells says a lot about the cause. ## Articles - [ACL Surgery: Bracing, Readiness, and Return to Sport](/blog/acl-return-to-sport): Guidelines for safe return to sport after ACL reconstruction surgery. - [Getting the Best Result from Your Knee Surgery (Any Procedure)](/blog/best-results-knee-surgery): Four habits that help almost everyone recover well from knee surgery. - [Knee Arthritis: What You Can Do Before Surgery (and How to Know When It's Time)](/blog/knee-arthritis-non-surgical-options-and-when-to-consider-surgery): Practical, patient-friendly advice on knee arthritis: evidence-based non-surgical options, flare management, and when knee replacement might be the right choice. - [Meniscal Tear in the Knee: When Physio Is Enough (and When Surgery Helps)](/blog/meniscal-tear-physio-or-surgery): A clear, patient-friendly guide to meniscal tears—symptoms, scans, treatment options, and when keyhole surgery may (or may not) help. - [Meniscus Tear Without Surgery: How Long Recovery Takes, and When an Operation Helps](/blog/meniscus-tear-without-surgery-recovery-time): Not every meniscus tear needs an operation. - [Swelling After Knee Surgery: What's Normal, What's Not, and How to Settle It](/blog/swelling-after-knee-surgery-whats-normal): A patient-friendly guide to swelling after knee surgery—why it happens, practical ways to reduce it, and red flags to contact your team. - [Total Knee Replacement (TKR): Why Early Motion Matters](/blog/tkr-early-motion): Understanding why gentle, early movement matters after total knee replacement surgery. - [Why Knee Replacement Recovery Takes Longer Than Most People Expect](/blog/why-knee-replacement-recovery-takes-longer): Most people are told six weeks and expect to be finished. ## Fees and access - [Book Appointment](/book): Book a private knee consultation with Mr Sam Nahas within a week at Circle Reading Hospital. - [Finance Options for Knee Surgery](/finance): Flexible payment options for knee surgery at Circle Reading Hospital, through independent finance providers. - [Insured Patients & Insurers](/insured-patients): Mr Sam Nahas is recognised and fee-assured with all major UK insurers. - [Self-Pay Knee Surgery Pricing](/self-pay-pricing): Transparent self-pay prices with Mr Sam Nahas in Reading. - [What to Expect at Your Visit](/your-visit): What to expect at your knee appointment: check-in, consultation, examination, imaging if needed, and a clear plan. ## For referrers - [For GPs: Rapid Knee Referrals](/for-gps): Referral guidance for GPs: consultant access within a week, imaging within 7 days, clear plans, and fee-assured care for insured patients. - [For Physiotherapists](/for-physios): Consultant access within a week for your knee patients: one-click referral, rapid imaging, clear plans and rehab protocols you can use. - [MRI & Imaging Referrals](/imaging-referral): Knee imaging referral pathway for GPs and physiotherapists: MRI, X-ray, CT and ultrasound within a week where indicated. ## Locations - [Berkshire Knee Surgery](/berkshire-areas): Private knee surgeon covering Berkshire and beyond, with a page for each town giving the route and driving distance to Circle Reading Hospital. - [Circle Reading Hospital](/circle-reading-hospital): Private knee clinics and surgery at Circle Reading Hospital, with appointments within a week and comprehensive on-site care. - [Knee Surgeon for Ascot](/knee-surgeon-ascot): Consultant knee surgeon for Ascot patients, around 25 minutes from Circle Reading Hospital. - [Knee Surgeon for Basingstoke](/knee-surgeon-basingstoke): Consultant knee surgeon for Basingstoke patients, a straight run north on the A33 to Circle Reading Hospital. - [Knee Surgeon for Bracknell](/knee-surgeon-bracknell): Consultant knee surgeon for Bracknell patients, around 20 minutes from Circle Reading Hospital. - [Knee Surgeon for Didcot](/knee-surgeon-didcot): Consultant knee surgeon for Didcot patients at Circle Reading Hospital, with a fast direct rail link to Reading. - [Knee Surgeon for Henley-on-Thames](/knee-surgeon-henley): Consultant knee surgeon for Henley-on-Thames, ten miles from Circle Reading Hospital. - [Knee Surgeon for High Wycombe](/knee-surgeon-high-wycombe): Consultant knee surgeon for High Wycombe patients at Circle Reading Hospital, around 33 minutes via the A404 and M4. - [Knee Surgeon for Maidenhead](/knee-surgeon-maidenhead): Consultant knee surgeon for Maidenhead, about 23 minutes from Circle Reading Hospital via the M4. - [Knee Surgeon for Marlow](/knee-surgeon-marlow): Consultant knee surgeon for Marlow patients, around 27 minutes to Circle Reading Hospital via the A404. - [Knee Surgeon for Newbury](/knee-surgeon-newbury): Consultant knee surgeon for Newbury patients, under 30 minutes east at Circle Reading Hospital. - [Knee Surgeon for Slough](/knee-surgeon-slough): Consultant knee surgeon for Slough patients, around 28 minutes west via the M4 to Circle Reading Hospital. - [Knee Surgeon for Windsor](/knee-surgeon-windsor): Consultant knee surgeon for Windsor patients, about 30 minutes from Circle Reading Hospital via the M4. - [Knee Surgeon for Wokingham](/knee-surgeon-wokingham): Consultant knee surgeon for Wokingham patients, about 15 minutes from the town at Circle Reading Hospital. - [Knee Surgeon in Reading](/knee-surgeon-reading): Consultant knee surgeon in Reading with self-pay appointments within a week: ACL, meniscus, arthroscopy, osteotomy and knee replacement. ## About - [About Mr Sam Nahas](/about): Mr Sam Nahas, fellowship-trained knee surgeon specialising in sports injuries, arthritis and complex reconstruction in Reading. - [Blog & Updates](/blog): Expert insights on knee surgery, ACL reconstruction recovery, knee replacement, and treatment innovations from consultant knee surgeon Mr Sam Nahas in Reading. - [Contact Mr Sam Nahas](/contact): Contact Mr Sam Nahas for private knee consultations in Reading. - [FAQs](/faqs): Frequently asked questions about knee surgery, recovery, and treatment options with consultant knee surgeon Mr Sam Nahas in Reading. - [Media & Speaking](/media): Mr Sam Nahas for expert commentary and speaking on ACL, meniscus, osteotomy and knee replacement: interviews, podcasts and conferences. - [Patient Reviews](/reviews): Read verified patient reviews and watch real patient stories from Mr Sam Nahas' knee practice at Circle Reading Hospital. - [Professional Memberships](/memberships): Professional memberships: RCS England, BOA and BASK, GMC 7138356. - [Research & Publications](/publications): Mr Sam Nahas' research: ligament and meniscus surgery, knee preservation and replacement, service improvement and education. - [Why Choose Mr Sam Nahas](/why-us): Why patients and colleagues choose Mr Sam Nahas: rapid access, evidence-based treatment and published registry outcomes. ## Policies - [Cookie Policy](/policies/cookies): Cookie policy for Mr Sam Nahas website. - [Disclaimer](/policies/disclaimer): Important disclaimers for Mr Sam Nahas website and AI-assisted content. - [Privacy Policy](/policies/privacy): Privacy policy for Mr Sam Nahas private knee surgery practice in Reading. - [Terms of Use](/policies/terms): Terms of use and medical disclaimers for Mr Sam Nahas private knee surgery practice in Reading. ## Other - [Surgical Outcomes & NJR Data](/outcomes): National Joint Registry outcomes for Mr Sam Nahas: revision and 90-day mortality rates within expected limits, to 31 March 2026.