Media & Speaking — Expert Commentary on Knee Injury, Sport & Arthritis
Mr Sam Nahas is a knee-only consultant surgeon at Circle Reading Hospital and Head of Orthopaedics teaching at Brunel University. He provides clear, evidence-based commentary for newsrooms, podcasts, conferences, GP/physio education events, and patient seminars across Reading, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and the UK.
Speaking Formats
- •Keynotes & conference talks (orthopaedics, sport & exercise medicine, MSK)
- •Grand rounds / teaching sessions (GPs, physiotherapists, trainees)
- •Panels (patient-focused or professional audiences)
- •Podcasts, radio and TV interviews (plain-English explanations)
- •Webinars & online CPD (slides provided; Q&A included)
Example Talk Titles
- •"ACL in 2025: Meniscus-first thinking and criteria-based return to sport"
- •"Knee pain playbook for GPs: who to image, who to refer, who to reassure"
- •"Meniscal root tears: what physios and patients need to know"
- •"HTO vs UKR vs TKR: choosing the right patient, at the right time"
- •"Patella instability: MPFL reconstruction, TTO, and when to refer on"
- •"Robotic knee replacement: precision, expectations, and outcomes"
For Journalists & Producers
- •Turnaround: rapid comment available; same-day for breaking stories where possible
- •Approach: balanced, data-informed; clear about uncertainties and patient relevance
- •Deliverables: short quotes, explainer paragraphs, or longer interviews
- •Availability: Reading/Berkshire/London studios or remote (Zoom/ISDN equivalent)
Recent Speaking & Appearances
Patient education evening: knee pain — Circle Reading Hospital
19 March 2026
Mr Nahas led a free public patient event at Circle Reading Hospital on knee pain, covering the common causes, the treatment options, and exercises patients can use themselves, followed by an open question-and-answer session with the audience.
Mr Nahas is available for further patient education evenings, GP and physiotherapy teaching, and media comment. Enquiries via the contact details below.
Profile & Credibility
Mr Nahas runs a research-active knee practice focused on ACL and multiligament reconstruction, meniscal repair, osteotomy, and partial/total knee replacement. His teaching leadership at Brunel University and ongoing audit/research ensure evidence translates directly into patient pathways.
Practical Details
- •Location: Circle Reading Hospital (serving Reading and Berkshire, with referrals from Wokingham, Henley, Oxford, Newbury, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Slough, Windsor, Ascot, Marlow and Didcot)
- •Press kit: bio, headshot and speaking topics available on request
- •Disclaimers: media commentary is general information, not personal medical advice
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