James Smith

Mr James Smith is a dual fellowship trained Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, with a specialist elective practice in knee surgery. He works in both the NHS, and the private sector.

Mr Smith takes pride in ensuring that his patients fully understand their knee problem, the possible cause(s), and the subsequent treatment options available. He feels this empowers his patients to best manage their symptoms, and make better informed decisions about what is best for their knee, both for the short and long term.

James was educated in Bristol, and graduated from medical school at Imperial College London. He completed his specialist orthopaedic training on the highly regarded Severn Deanery training programme, before undertaking two further years of subspecialty training; firstly in major orthopaedic trauma in Calgary, Canada, and secondly in knee replacement, sports knee surgery, and the management of patellofemoral disorders, at the renowned Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry.

He has a high volume specialist practice in treating complex orthopaedic trauma, soft tissue knee injuries (including meniscal tears, cartilage injury, and ligament reconstruction), and knee arthritis. He offers osteotomy (realignment surgery) for early degeneration, and partial or total joint replacement for more advanced disease. He also has a further sub-specialty practice in the treatment of patellofemoral (kneecap) instability and pain, and receives referrals from across the the UK.

Mr Smith is always striving to improve treatment and outcomes for his patients, and thus has an ongoing involvement in research and training. He has multiple publications, and continues to collaborate on studies with colleagues from across the country. He teaches surgical techniques on industry led courses, trains a subspecialty knee fellow, and sit as faculty at national meetings. This passion and commitment to remaining contemporary in his practice, ensures that he offers evidence-based and compassionate care, placing his patients at the centre of their orthopaedic treatment.

James lives in Bristol, and enjoys an outdoor and active lifestyle with his wife, and two young children.

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