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Mr Ben Waterson

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Exeter

Mr Ben Waterson

16 years of experience 4.9 (16 verified reviews)

1,794+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ben Waterson at a glance

Mr Ben Waterson is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Exeter, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Exeter, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Appointments for Knee Arthroscopy: Only taking requests for patients over 55 years old.
Mr Ben Waterson is a consultant knee surgeon based in Exeter since 2018. He graduated with an MBChB from Edinburgh University in 2005 and undertook specialist training in orthopaedic surgery in Edinburgh.
On completion of his training, he was awarded a one year fellowship at the world renowned adult lower limb reconstruction centre at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. In Canada, he trained intensively and conducted research in modern and cutting edge techniques in knee and joint replacement surgery.
Mr Waterson is keenly involved with research in the field of knee replacement surgery and has authored numerous research papers, review articles and book chapters and has lectured throughout the UK and Europe. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer with the University of Exeter. He was awarded a Medical Doctorate (MD) from Edinburgh University in 2018 for his research in the field of knee surgery.
He specialises specifically in knee problems focusing on degenerative joint disease requiring total and uni-compartmental knee replacements as well as revision knee replacement surgery.
Ben lives in Exeter with his wife and two children. He is an enthusiast at a number of sports and was previously a junior international hockey player.

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

— Mr Ben Waterson

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Exeter (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Exeter (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-606820 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-4A640661 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,140
Annual physical exam 99395 1,170
Vaccination administration 90471 1,402
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,237

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 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ben Waterson
HEADSHOT
Ben Waterson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ben Waterson with the team
WITH TEAM
Ben Waterson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Ben Waterson

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Ben Waterson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6101/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39322546 · cited by 108
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ben Waterson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7439/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38191641 · cited by 14

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Exeter · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Exeter · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

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 · ben.waterson@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

16 verified reviews
4.92
★★★★⯨
16 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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    Ben Waterson speaks English.

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