Mr Khalid Malik

Mr Khalid Malik is a highly regarded Orthopaedic Consultant with a sub-specialist interest in hip and knee surgery. His surgical expertise encompasses primary hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacements, knee arthroscopy, and revision hip and knee replacement surgery.

Committed to delivering exceptional care, Mr Malik brings extensive knowledge and experience to his practice. He ensures the highest standards of treatment, adopting a personalised approach tailored to each patient’s needs. By employing proven surgical techniques and the latest technology, Mr Malik strives to achieve the best possible outcomes. His dedication to patient care has been consistently recognised, with outstanding patient feedback culminating in the iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence in 2024.

Mr Malik completed his medical degree at Imperial College London, one of the top-ranked medical schools globally. He underwent comprehensive orthopaedic training across hospitals in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. Following this, he was appointed as the “Thackray Fellow” at the prestigious Wrightington Hospital, the birthplace of modern hip and knee replacement surgery, where he honed his skills further. In 2023, he was awarded the British Hip Society Travelling Fellowship Bursary, enabling him to visit the renowned orthopaedic unit at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

Mr Malik has a strong academic record. He earned a master’s degree in Orthopaedic Trauma Sciences with Distinction from Queen Mary University, London. He has a keen interest in clinical research, quality improvement, and education and training. He has authored over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his work at national and international conferences. Mr Malik’s 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”.

Passionate about training the next generation of surgeons, Mr Malik founded CollabORTHO (www.collabortho.org), a national orthopaedic teaching collaborative that has educated hundreds of medical students across the UK. As a Member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and an undergraduate examiner at Queen Mary University, he plays a pivotal role in regional orthopaedic registrar training in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. Recognised for his excellence in mentorship, he was awarded “Trainer of the Year” in 2013 and 2017 and was nominated for the ASiT “Silver Suture” award in 2023.

You can find out more about Mr Malik on his website: www.eastsussexhipandknee.com