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Mr James Riley

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Manchester

Mr James Riley

13 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

5,705+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Riley at a glance

Mr James Riley is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Manchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. James Riley is a Consultant Knee Surgeon who practices at The OrthTeam Centre in Manchester and also provides services through Spire Healthcare. He specializes in a wide range of knee conditions, with expertise in sports injuries, cartilage and ligament injuries, knee arthritis, and complex knee injuries and fractures. After completing his undergraduate medical studies at the University of Liverpool, which included an intercalated degree in anatomy and human biology, Mr. Riley underwent postgraduate training in the North West Deanery. He further honed his skills with a Fellowship at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre in Bristol. In 2022, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in knee surgery.

Mr. Riley's experience spans a wide variety of knee conditions. He is skilled in knee replacement surgery, arthroscopy, and the management of sports-related knee injuries. His clinical focus also includes the treatment of knee arthritis, including partial and full knee replacements. Additionally, he has developed a special interest in the management of knee cap disorders, such as instability and replacement, following his fellowship training in Bristol.

In his NHS practice at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Mr. Riley is responsible for managing complex knee injuries, including multi-ligament knee injuries, fractures around the knee, and complications following knee replacements. He is currently the Cancer Lead for the Orthopaedic Department at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr. Riley is also deeply involved in medical education, regularly teaching and examining trainees for their final orthopaedic exams and interviewing medical school applicants. He is actively engaged in research, serving as the Principal Investigator for an NIHR-funded trial at Stepping Hill Hospital.

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

— Mr James Riley

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Manchester (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Manchester (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-600669 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-AF16A4C9 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,568
Annual physical exam 99395 1,502
Vaccination administration 90471 742
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,641

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

James Riley
HEADSHOT
James Riley in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Riley with the team
WITH TEAM
James Riley at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 102s
Meet James Riley

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    James Riley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7185/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32961113 · cited by 152
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    James Riley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6668/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34598177 · cited by 178
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    James Riley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5768/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36808583 · cited by 60

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Manchester · 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 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

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 · james.alexander.riley@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
11 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    James Riley specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Manchester, GB. 14 years of clinical experience.

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    James Riley speaks English.

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