Dr A D BhattaHip & Knee Surgeon

Dr A D Bhatta · Orthopaedic Surgeon · Durban

Specialist hip & knee
surgery.

Dr Bhatta provides thoughtful, evidence-led care for painful and complex hip and knee conditions—from joint preservation to primary and revision joint replacement.

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Qualifications
MD · FCS (Ortho SA) · MMed (Ortho)
Practice
BMR Orthopaedics
Hospital
Netcare St Augustine
Dr A D Bhatta, specialist hip and knee surgeon
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Hip & knee care shaped around the person, not only the scan.

Specialist focus

Hip replacement Knee replacement Revision surgery Joint preservation

Focused expertise

Specialist care for hips and knees.

From the first assessment to rehabilitation, each treatment plan balances pain relief, function, longevity and the demands of your daily life.

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Hip surgery

Assessment and treatment of hip arthritis, avascular necrosis and complex hip pain, including primary and revision total hip replacement.

  • Total hip replacement
  • Revision hip replacement
  • Hip preservation & arthroscopy
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Knee surgery

Individualised surgical care for degenerative, mechanical and complex knee conditions.

  • Total knee replacement
  • Revision knee replacement
  • Arthroscopy & sports knee care
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Robotic-assisted knee replacement

ROSA technology supports personalised planning and objective intra-operative data, while every clinical decision remains surgeon-led.

Technology used where clinically appropriate.
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Complex & revision care

Careful evaluation of painful, stiff or failing joint replacements, with a clear explanation of both non-operative and revision options.

The care pathway

A clear plan, built around you.

Surgery is one part of care—not the starting assumption. The aim is to understand the source of your symptoms and choose the most proportionate path forward.

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    Understand

    Listen carefully, examine thoroughly and interpret imaging in the context of your symptoms and goals.

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    Plan

    Discuss appropriate non-operative and surgical options, expected recovery and the trade-offs that matter.

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    Restore

    Coordinate surgery, peri-operative care and rehabilitation with a focus on safe, meaningful recovery.

Judgement + technology

Precision supports experience.

Modern planning and robotic-assisted technology can provide valuable information during knee replacement. It complements—not replaces—clinical judgement, sound surgical technique and an individualised plan.

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Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hip & Knee
Replacement Durban · South Africa

About Dr Bhatta

Specialist focus. Practical perspective.

Dr A D Bhatta is an orthopaedic surgeon with a focused practice in primary and revision hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted knee surgery, and joint-preserving procedures.

His approach is grounded in careful assessment, frank discussion and technically considered care. Patients are guided through what the imaging means, whether surgery is appropriate, and what recovery is likely to involve.

MDDoctor of Medicine
FCS (Ortho SA)College of Orthopaedic Surgeons
MMed (Ortho)Master of Medicine

A D Bhatta

When to seek an assessment

Pain should not quietly redefine your life.

Hip or knee arthritis Avascular necrosis Persistent joint stiffness Mechanical knee symptoms Painful joint replacement Reduced walking tolerance

Appointments

Take the next step with clarity.

For appointments and practice enquiries, please contact the rooms at Netcare St Augustine Hospital.

Call 031 201 2834 Email the practice
PracticeBMR Orthopaedics
Consulting roomsNetcare St Augustine Hospital
Medical Centre 2
JB Marks Road, Berea
Durban 4001
RegistrationHPCSA MP 0606146
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