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Mr
Mr Andrew Richards
Orthopaedic Surgery
English
4,669+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Andrew Richards, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, currently works at Guy's and St Thomas's Hospital in London. He is a highly experienced surgeon, who specialises in arthroscopic shoulder, elbow surgery, and treating sports injuries. His practice focuses only on the pathology of the shoulder and elbow. In his role at Guy's and St Thomas's Hospital, he handles a lot of cases concerning complex traumatic injuries of the upper limb, as well as surgical reconstruction of complex shoulder and elbow injuries.
Mr Richards began his medical education at St Mary's Hospital, graduating in 1996 with his undergraduate medical degree. He was also a double honour student, achieving an additional honours degree in Physiology. He then progressed on to his specialist training in orthopaedics on the South West Thames rotation, where he developed a keen interest in surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and complex trauma. Following this, he undertook a one-year fellowship abroad researching tears of the rotator cuff at John Hopkins Hospital in the USA, he was later awarded a Master of Surgery degree for his work. He further developed his skills in complex trauma and reconstructive surgery at the Rowley Bristow unit in Surrey and arthroscopic techniques in the shoulder and elbow at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital. Following his training, he was given his current consultant role at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals in 2009.
Mr Richards endeavours to use the latest techniques available and strives to provide the best care, he works multidisciplinary with many highly qualified medical professionals including physiotherapists which assists his patients to have excellent outcomes.
Mr Richards began his medical education at St Mary's Hospital, graduating in 1996 with his undergraduate medical degree. He was also a double honour student, achieving an additional honours degree in Physiology. He then progressed on to his specialist training in orthopaedics on the South West Thames rotation, where he developed a keen interest in surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and complex trauma. Following this, he undertook a one-year fellowship abroad researching tears of the rotator cuff at John Hopkins Hospital in the USA, he was later awarded a Master of Surgery degree for his work. He further developed his skills in complex trauma and reconstructive surgery at the Rowley Bristow unit in Surrey and arthroscopic techniques in the shoulder and elbow at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital. Following his training, he was given his current consultant role at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals in 2009.
Mr Richards endeavours to use the latest techniques available and strives to provide the best care, he works multidisciplinary with many highly qualified medical professionals including physiotherapists which assists his patients to have excellent outcomes.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Andrew Richards
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,545 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,199 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,479 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,552 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 5
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9127/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37449366 · cited by 65
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2024/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38423156 · cited by 19
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.99
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.69
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.96
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.84
- Value For Money
- 4.86
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.andrew.richards@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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