Mr Guta is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of hip and knee conditions. With extensive training in both Romania and the UK, he has developed significant expertise in lower limb arthroplasty, including primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery.

After qualifying in Medicine in 2004, Mr Guta began his orthopaedic training at the renowned Foisor University Hospital in Bucharest before relocating to the UK to continue his specialist training. Throughout his career, he has worked within respected orthopaedic and trauma centres, gaining broad experience in both elective and emergency orthopaedic care.

Mr Guta has a particular interest in advanced knee replacement techniques, including soft tissue balancing, which aims to optimise joint function and support recovery following surgery. He also performs knee arthroscopy and other procedures used to diagnose and treat a range of knee conditions.

Alongside his clinical work, Mr Guta is committed to education, research and continuous improvement within orthopaedics. He works closely with patients to understand their symptoms, explain treatment options clearly and develop personalised treatment plans that help them regain mobility, reduce pain and return to the activities they enjoy.

Areas of Expertise

Mr Guta assesses and treats a wide range of orthopaedic conditions affecting the hip and knee. These include:

• Hip arthritis
• Knee arthritis
• Hip pain
• Knee pain
• Joint stiffness
• Osteoarthritis
• Meniscal tears
• Cartilage injuries
• Degenerative joint conditions
• Conditions requiring primary or revision joint replacement

Treatments and Procedures

Mr Guta offers a range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

These include:

• Total hip replacement
• Revision hip replacement
• Total knee replacement
• Revision knee replacement
• Partial knee replacement
• Patellofemoral joint replacement
• Knee arthroscopy
• Joint assessment and investigation
• Personalised treatment planning
• Rehabilitation guidance and follow-up care

Professional Background and Qualifications

Mr Guta graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Ovidius" Constanta, Romania, in 2004. Prior to studying Medicine, he completed a Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy and Kinesiotherapy at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila.

He began his specialist orthopaedic training at Foisor University Hospital in Bucharest, one of Romania's established orthopaedic centres, before moving to the UK in 2010 to further develop his expertise.

During his UK training, Mr Guta worked within respected orthopaedic and arthroplasty units, including a major joint replacement centre in Birmingham where he developed a particular interest in soft tissue balancing techniques for total knee replacement. He also completed a Trauma Fellowship at Southampton General Hospital, gaining valuable experience within a busy major trauma centre.

Following further specialist fellowship training in Lower Limb Arthroplasty, Mr Guta developed expertise in primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, knee arthroscopy and a wide range of elective knee procedures.

Mr Guta has been a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Withybush General Hospital since 2023 and also performs elective lower limb arthroplasty at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (ad eundem), 2014
• Equivalent FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics), Foisor University Hospital, 2011
• MBBS, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Ovidius" Constanta, 2004
• Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy and Kinesiotherapy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 2001

Research, Teaching and Publications

•  Mr Guta is actively involved in teaching and medical education and is a Clinical Supervisor for Swansea University medical students.
• He has presented at national and international meetings and has contributed to research published in peer-reviewed medical journals. He also participates in clinical audit activity, helping to support high standards of patient care and continuous improvement within orthopaedic services.