He was trained in London and appointed Consultant at King's College Hospital, London in 2002. His wide surgical training included the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, and surgical experience with Professor Jurgen Harms in Germany. Alongside his private practice Mr Chitnavis continues to offer service to the NHS and has wider interests in training both spinal and neurological surgeons at the Royal College of Surgeons. He has a growing interest in surgical charity work in developing nations.