consultant hip and knee surgeon mr albert ngu

Mr Albert Ngu

Private Consultant Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon

BM MRCS FRCS(T&O)

Mr Albert Ngu is a fellowship-trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. He offers both anterior and posterior approaches to hip replacement, tailored to individual patient anatomy and pathology, and performs total and partial knee replacements, including complex revision procedures.

 

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Specialities

Hip Replacement & Rehabilitation Knee Replacement & Rehabilitation Periprosthetic Fractures Revision Surgery Robotic Orthopaedic Procedures

Biography

Mr Albert Ngu

Mr Albert Ngu is a fellowship-trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. He offers both anterior and posterior approaches to hip replacement, tailored to individual patient anatomy and pathology, and performs total and partial knee replacements, including complex revision procedures.

Training

He completed his specialist training on the East of England rotation, including placements at major trauma centres such as Addenbrooke’s Hospital and The Royal London. He subsequently undertook prestigious fellowships in Calgary, Canada, and at St George’s Hospital, London, focusing on complex arthroplasty, direct anterior hip surgery, and pelvic and acetabular reconstruction.

 

Expertise

Mr Ngu has expertise in day-case joint replacement and is ROSA robot-certified, with a growing interest in the integration of robotic technology into routine surgical practice. His clinical interests include the management of failed joint replacements, periprosthetic fractures, and challenging revision scenarios.

He is a strong advocate of evidence-based practice and has led audits and quality improvement projects that have directly enhanced patient care across several NHS trusts. He is also a reviewer for the Bone & Joint Journal and has received multiple accolades, including the Trinity Cup for the most accomplished trainee on the Cambridge rotation.

Known for his calm and collaborative approach, Mr Ngu is committed to delivering patient-centred care with clear communication and high surgical standards.

Approval

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Further information

01Insurers that Mr Ngu is registered with

  • Mr Ngu is currently available for self funded patients only at this time.

02Experience

13 Years.

03Languages Spoken

English

Mandarin

04Memberships

  • General Medical Council
  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Hip Society
  • Medical Defence Union

05Fees

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06Fellowships

Calgary, Canada, and at St George’s Hospital, London, focusing on complex arthroplasty, direct anterior hip surgery, and pelvic and acetabular reconstruction.

"I’m glad I won’t have to wear this brace anymore and I look forward to doing all the things I did before like trampolining and horse-riding. The care I've had at RNOH has been amazing, I’d like to thank all the doctors and nurses and the robot!"

Emma Scoliosis surgery using Mazor X Stealth Robot

"The staff at the hospital were all very helpful and cheerful. They were considerate of my situation and made me feel welcome and comfortable. I am so pleased that I chose to have my surgery there."

International patient, 29 Kuwait

"Staff were so lovely, at ease and understood what was going on. The consultant was always on hand to offer support and answer questions. The aftercare was tailored to me and got me back to dancing."

Sophie, 18 Hip Surgery

New patient & referrals
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Email
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All other enquiries
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How can I pay for treatment?

01Insured patients

We have contracts with the majority of insurers to cover the costs of your treatment. Before you attend either an outpatient appointment or being admitted to RNOH Private Care you must get authorisation from your insurer.

You will need to check with them your policy limits or restrictions and whether RNOH Private Care is in their chosen network of hospitals. Please ensure you have all the relevant details regarding your insurance, including your membership or policy number, when having any contact with our team.

Please be aware that you will be responsible for costs not covered by your insurance policy, such as any medication or equipment you are given to go home with. Our team will discuss these with you.

02Self Pay patients

More information for Self Pay patients is available here.

03Payment Options

More information for Payment Options is available here.

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust trading as Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Private Care is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated.

04Third Party Sponsorship

Patients must provide an original signed letter from their sponsor which clearly outlines their acceptance of responsibility for payment of the patient’s account.  This must be received and agreed by RNOH Private Care prior to the appointment or admission date.

05Embassy Sponsorship

RNOH Private Care has excellent relationships with embassies. If you are a government sponsored patient your embassy will need to issue a letter of guarantee to cover the cost of your treatment. We must receive this letter before your appointment date to enable treatment to go ahead.

06Cheques and Credit/Debit Card

All payments must be made in pounds sterling (£).

  • Personal Cheques and Bankers Drafts should be made payable to ‘Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust’. Personal cheques can only be accepted if received in advance in order for the funds to be cleared.
  • We accept all major credit cards, however, we are unable to accept Diners or Amex.
  • Outstanding accounts are monitored and reviewed regularly.

07What are your terms & conditions?

Information about our Terms and Conditions is available here.

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