Mr Mandalia | Knee Specialist | Knee Surgeon | Sports Injury | Exeter

Introducing Mr. Vipul Mandalia MBBS, FRCS, FRCS (Tr Orth)

Vipul Mandalia is a specialist knee consultant surgeon with expertise in sports injuries and knee replacement surgery over the last eighteen years. He is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care, drawing on advanced surgical techniques acquired through fellowship training in both the US and the UK. He remains at the forefront of modern orthopaedic practice through regular participation in national and international conferences, alongside active involvement in clinical research within his specialist fields.

Mr Mandalia

Mr Mandalia is dedicated to providing highly personalised care tailored to each patient’s lifestyle, activity level, and individual needs. He believes in ensuring patients have a clear understanding of their condition, the potential long-term implications, and all available treatment options — both surgical and non-surgical — enabling them to make informed decisions about their care.

This website provides further information about Mr Mandalia’s background, areas of expertise, and the treatments he offers. For enquiries regarding referrals, consultations, or specialist procedures, please visit the Contact page to get in touch. Thank you for visiting the website.

Nuffield Health Exeter: Mr Mandalia's Profile

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"Exeter Chiefs Lead Physiotherapist: “Mr Mandalia's treatment gives excellent results, our players with knee injury treated by Mr Mandalia have managed to reach or improve their pre-injury level of function. He is meticulous, compassionate and also clearly passionate about his work. We couldn't ask for more, and I wouldn't send any of my players with knee injuries anywhere else”."

"Total Knee Replacement: I am writing to thank you, most sincerely for my successful knee replacement, performed by you. There is no pain and I am completely mobile, a situation I have not enjoyed for the last five years. You really are a very talented surgeon and I am very grateful to you."

"Total Knee Replacement in a young patient: A big thank you for performing my knee replacement, I now have my life back."

"Total Knee Replacement in a keen golfer: After fifteen years plus of suffering with pain in my left knee, I was referred to your orthopaedic clinic. You talked me through the operation and I decided to go ahead with the operation. I was a bit apprehensive being a keen golfer and full allotment holder and thought that I might have to give both up. Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Complex patellar alignment and ligament stabilisation (in a case of knee cap pain and patellar dislocation): I am writing to express my thanks and gratitude at the wonderful result of my knee surgery. Since having the tibial osteotomy and ligament reconstruction in my right knee I am very happily pain free and free of all the grating and cracking noises! Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Bilateral Total Knee Replacement: I feel I must write to thank you for the amazing job you have done on my knees, At last, I feel life might be worth living again. I am so grateful for your kindness in fitting me in ahead of schedule and for breaking in to your holiday to do so. Thanks must also go to the rest of your team, the nursing staff and physios. Thank you again."

"Bilateral total knee replacement: First I write to thank you and your team for the excellent treatment I have received from you during the past year or so. For the past ten years I have been increasingly suffering from pain in my knee joints. It got to the point where to walk down hill in particular was unbearable”. Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Total Knee Replacement Thank you so much for my “ knee replacement”. You area a wonderful surgeon. I salute to you and your team."

"Compartment release in chronic compartment syndrome (release tight structures in exercise induced leg pain): “I could not run more than a few hundred meters before experiencing a ‘locking down’ on my calves. There was intense pressure akin to a tourniquet or golf ball type localised pressure, with the whole calf feeling extremely tight. My operation involved release of compartments on the both legs”. Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Key hole surgery (arthroscopy) for painful knee replacement: Please accept my thanks for the microsurgery you carried out on my knee. Following this surgery, I am now able to walk at a good pace and can crouch down, bend and use the stairs both up and down without any pain. My now knee feels stable and I am feeling very comfortable with it. If I had to give you marks out of 100 it would be 98."

"Patellofemoral ( Knee cap ) replacement: “Thank you so much for my new knee. For the first time in a year, I feel like me again. I am walking my dogs, I am driving my kids about, I am sleeping, I am walking to the end of my village to see friends, just because I can again. I am smiling and laughing and not moaning. I feel positive about the life again. Thank you for all of that.”"

"Lateral Release ( Release of tight band of the knee cap): “I am writing to take the opportunity to thank you so much for treating my knee over the past year. Before the arthroscopy I was finding it very difficult and was struggling with day to day things such as sitting, sleeping, walking and going up and down the stairs etc. Having the arthroscopy has made a significant difference and I am no longer experiencing any problems” Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"ACL Reconstruction: “My left ACL ligament rupture had led to a complete lack of confidence and stability in the knee. I had ceased all forms of active sports as well as all refereeing and coaching activities and had gained weight and lost fitness. You decided that the ACL reconstruction was the best option. In preparation for the operation, I worked hard to re-establish good muscle tone as you advised and had the operation in June 2010”. Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Medial Unicompartmental Knee Replacement (partial knee replacement ): “Thanks to Mr. Mandalia and all the nursing staff who looked after me so well during my stay in hospital. Having never been hospital for an operation before, I wondered how it would be. What I was amazed at how all of the departments worked like a ‘well - oiled machine’ and sometimes under quite a lof of pressure on staff. The partial knee replacement has been wonderfully successful and now, for the first time in some years, I am completely free of pain."

"Bilateral simultaneous total knee replacement: “For many years I suffered with chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. It gradually crept up on me, not being able to walk very far before having to sit down, keeping me awake at night times, difficulty getting in and out of the car and from rising when sat and having to sit down to do household chores. I went to see Mr. Mandalia who agreed to do knee replacements on both sides”. Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Patient specific Knee Replacement – Skiing: “Here is the promised photo of me skiing this month in the South German Alps. All my weight is on the downhill ski which dictates the course & direction i.e. on my new left knee 9 month old! It was better than my original right knee and no problems. I avoided black run. The skiing and pre-skiing exercises have strengthened my left knee. Thank you so much."

"Patient specific MRI based Knee Replacement: “I would like to say a big thank you to you for your skill and expertise and to your staff for their care and professionalism. I cannot believe how painless I found the procedure to be both post operatively and the days afterwards”. Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Trochleoplasty ( reshaping of bone under the knee cap): “I am 23 and had been suffering with repeated dislocations of my knee cap in my right leg. I am writing this to tell you that you do not have to live with it. Before Mr Mandalia reshaped the bone under my knee cap, I couldn't risk playing sports and it affected what work I could do as turning while lifting would make my knee lock up or worse” Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Total Knee Replacement in a very stiff knee: “I cannot thank you enough for the gift of movement you have given me and the pain you have taken away. My heartfelt thanks & prayers”."

"Bilateral meniscal allograft transplant: “Thank you for everything you have done for me. There are no words to describe how grateful I am”!"

"Bilateral Ligament Preserving Bicompartmental Knee Replacement: “I must report that they are both living up to all expectations. The left knee survived cross-country skiing after nine weeks, and the right knee has now been tested during a walking holiday in Switzerland, when it was in use daily for at least 4 hours per day, walking both up and down the mountain trails”. Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Repair of ruptured patella tendon: “I am writing to thank you most sincerely for the wonderful job you did repairing my ligamentum patellae 9 weeks ago. The scar seems remarkably good and so far I have regained 110 degrees plus of flexion, am using my exercise bike comfortably. I want you to know how impressed I am with what you achieved for me, and to thank you."

"High Tibial Osteotomy (Limb realignment surgery): “Thank you again for performing my upper tibial osteotomy and enabling me to experience a new lease of life. Now, ten months on, I can honestly say that I am able to walk distances and undertake tasks that I had been incapable of doing for at least 6 years. The quality of life that is reclaimed is incredible. Read More on the Testimonial Page"

"Lateral meniscal transplant: “Prior to meniscal transplant I had had six knee operations to attempt to rectify my ongoing problems. The lack of cartilage had many ‘knock on’ effects, including back pain from overcompensating on my good leg. I was on heavy painkillers which heavily impacted my life and lifestyle. I was not able to walk at all without a great deal of pain. Following on from Meniscal Transplant my lifestyle has returned to normal£. Read More on the Testimonial Page"