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About Mr Raj Kugan
Personal Profile
Mr Raj Kugan is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising exclusively in foot and ankle conditions. He has particular expertise in complex reconstructive surgery and is one of a small number of surgeons offering Total Ankle Replacement (TAR), a highly specialised procedure used to treat severe ankle arthritis.
His main private practice is based at Droitwich Spa Hospital, where he provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle problems. He also provides NHS care within the region as part of his wider orthopaedic practice.
Mr Kugan graduated in Medicine from the University of Aberdeen in 1998. He completed his early surgical training in Scotland before further developing his expertise through advanced academic and clinical training.
He completed a Master’s degree (MSc) in Orthopaedics at University College London, followed by specialist orthopaedic training within the Oxford Deanery, which he completed in 2012.
He then undertook advanced subspecialist fellowships in foot and ankle surgery, including a BOFAS-recognised fellowship and an international fellowship with Professor Beat Hintermann at a Centre of Excellence for Foot and Ankle Surgery in Switzerland. He also completed a specialist Frame Fellowship at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre under Professor Martin McNally, a leading expert in bone and infection surgery.
With over a decade of consultant experience, Mr Kugan focuses entirely on foot and ankle surgery. His clinical work includes both routine and highly complex conditions.
He treats a wide range of problems, including:
- Ankle arthritis and Total Ankle Replacement (TAR)
- Bunion (hallux valgus) correction
- Ankle arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
- Ligament and tendon reconstruction
- Flat foot and hindfoot deformity correction
- Midfoot fusion and forefoot surgery
- Rheumatoid foot conditions
He also manages complex trauma cases, including fractures, deformities, non-unions, and bone infections (osteomyelitis).
Mr Kugan has a special interest in diabetic foot conditions. He works closely with vascular and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care for patients with complex diabetic foot problems, aiming to reduce complications and improve long-term outcomes.
He is actively involved in surgical innovation and has introduced several advanced techniques into clinical practice, including:
- Bridge plating for Lisfranc injuries
- Talus Hemicap procedures
- Matrix implantation for osteochondral defects
- Hamstring reconstruction for deltoid ligament injuries
Mr Kugan is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care. He combines advanced surgical expertise with a strong emphasis on restoring mobility, improving function, and supporting long-term recovery.
His approach ensures that each patient receives a clear diagnosis, personalised treatment options, and care tailored to their individual needs and goals.
Clinical Interests
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Ankle ligament surgery
- Ankle replacement
- Bunion surgery
- Diabetic foot
- Flat foot correction
- Hind foot and mid-foot fusion
- Mosaicplasty
- MTP fusion/ MTP replacement
- Rheumatoid foot surgery
- Tendo-achilles surgery
- Trauma Surgery with a focus on complex foot and ankle fractures.
Professional Memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
- British Limb Reconstruction Society
- Orthopaedic Trauma Society
- British Medical Association
