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Mr Stephen Tai
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Mr

Mr Stephen Tai

Orthopaedic Surgery

4.93 · 95 verified reviews

English
10,973+ Patients seen
15 Years in practice
4 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Mr Stephen Tai is a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in Hertfordshire. He practises at Pinehill Hospital and One Hatfield Hospital and holds an NHS consultant position at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust at Lister Hospital in Stevenage.

He specialises in the management of adult and young adult hip and knee conditions including hip and knee arthritis, primary and revision hip replacement, knee replacement, keyhole knee surgery, trochanteric bursitis, fractures, cartilage damage and other traumatic injuries. He also provides hip and knee injections and extracorporeal shock wave therapy. His practice focuses on supporting patients in achieving recovery and returning to activity following joint replacement surgery.

He qualified in medicine in 2001 from Imperial College London and completed specialist orthopaedic training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. He obtained fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in trauma and orthopaedics in 2012. In 2014 he completed a fellowship in lower limb reconstructive arthroplasty in Sydney and in 2015 a fellowship in complex trauma surgery in Coventry.

Mr Tai has published peer reviewed articles and contributed book chapters on hip arthroplasty and orthopaedic trauma. He has also provided orthopaedic medical advice for television productions.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Stephen Tai

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-926343 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-8A1EE35E · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,393
Annual physical exam 99395 1,335
Vaccination administration 90471 1,023
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,096

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Stephen Tai
HEADSHOT
Stephen Tai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Stephen Tai with the team
WITH TEAM
Stephen Tai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Stephen Tai

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Stephen Tai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8900/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30882715 · cited by 129
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Stephen Tai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5306/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33068338 · cited by 11
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Stephen Tai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5008/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34568795 · cited by 13

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
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012

Patient reviews

★ 4.93 95 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
4.98
Knowledge
5.00
Wait Time
4.68
Staff Friendliness
4.95
Ease Of Appointment
4.83
Value For Money
4.85
Would Recommend Pct
98
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-08

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-13

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-18

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.stephen.tai@euroclinics.example
Accepted intl insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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