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About Prof. Baljinder Dhinsa
Personal Profile
Professor Baljinder (Bal) Dhinsa is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery. At Chaucer Hospital, he provides expert assessment and treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including arthritis, sports injuries, tendon disorders, deformity correction and complex reconstructive procedures. His practice combines advanced surgical techniques with an evidence-based approach, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to each patient's individual needs, lifestyle and goals.
Professor Dhinsa qualified in medicine from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School in 2004 before embarking on specialist orthopaedic training. Early in his career, he worked as a Research Fellow at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, one of the UK's leading centres for musculoskeletal care and research. He subsequently completed Higher Surgical Training on the South East Thames Orthopaedic Rotation, gaining broad experience in trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery.
During his specialist training, Professor Dhinsa served as Academy Doctor for Charlton Athletic Football Club, where he gained valuable experience in the management of sports-related injuries among elite athletes. This exposure strengthened his interest in foot and ankle conditions and contributed to the development of his expertise in the treatment of tendon injuries, ligament problems and sports trauma.
To further develop his subspecialist expertise, Professor Dhinsa undertook British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS)-approved fellowships at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital and in Malawi. These fellowships provided advanced training in foot and ankle reconstruction, deformity correction, arthritis management and contemporary surgical techniques. He also completed a visiting fellowship in Basel under the mentorship of Professor Beat Hintermann, an internationally recognised authority in foot and ankle surgery.
Professor Dhinsa currently serves as a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, where he manages both routine and complex foot and ankle conditions. His clinical practice covers the full spectrum of adult foot and ankle disorders, including ankle osteoarthritis, hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot arthritis, bunions (hallux valgus), hammer toes, claw toes, Morton's neuroma, Achilles tendon disorders, plantar fasciitis and instability problems of the foot and ankle. He also performs ankle arthroscopy, soft tissue and ligament reconstruction procedures, and surgery for complex deformity correction.
Alongside his clinical practice, Professor Dhinsa maintains a strong commitment to research, education and training. He has presented his work at national and international orthopaedic meetings and has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, in addition to contributing chapters to specialist textbooks. His academic interests continue alongside his clinical work, and he is involved in teaching medical students, supervising surgical trainees and serving as faculty on numerous educational courses. He also holds a university appointment as a Visiting Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Patients consulting Professor Dhinsa can expect a thorough and compassionate approach to care. He believes in involving patients fully in decision-making, taking time to explain diagnoses, discuss treatment options and establish realistic expectations. Whether recommending conservative treatments or advanced surgical intervention, his aim is to help patients reduce pain, improve mobility and return to the activities that are important to them.
Through his combination of specialist fellowship training, academic involvement, research activity and extensive experience in foot and ankle surgery, Professor Dhinsa provides comprehensive orthopaedic care for patients seeking treatment at Chaucer Hospital..
Clinical Interests
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Ankle arthritis and osteoarthritis
- Hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot arthritis
- Sports injuries of the foot and ankle
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Foot and ankle reconstruction
- Bunion (hallux valgus) surgery
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Flat foot and pes cavus correction
- Hammer toes, claw toes and metatarsalgia
- Morton's neuroma
- Achilles tendon disorders
- Plantar fasciitis
- Congenital and post-traumatic deformity reconstruction
Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Medical Association
- British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
