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Mr Mark Forster

Orthopaedic Surgery Cardiff

Mr Mark Forster

14 years of experience

6,591+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Mark Forster at a glance

Mr Mark Forster is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Cardiff, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

I have been a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board since 2007 and was the Lead Knee Clinician for the Health Board from 2012 to 2020. I am a specialist knee surgeon and have particular expertise in knee replacement including revision, ligament reconstruction, patellofemoral disorders and knee problems in children and adolescents. I treat the whole spectrum of knee disorders and perform over 300 knee operations per year. I am also Honorary clinical teacher at Cardiff University. I am heavily involved in research, with over 40 papers in peer reviewed journals and over 50 national and international presentations. I am also a reviewer for The Knee. I enjoy travelling to unusual places off the beaten track and have been fortunate to travel to many amazing places around the world. I love the great outdoors and spending time walking up hills or along the beach. I enjoy good food and good company. I am a keen football fan. I am married with one son.

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

— Mr Mark Forster

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Cardiff (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Cardiff (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-752749 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-58B11CDE · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 447
Annual physical exam 99395 2,457
Vaccination administration 90471 665
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 950

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

Office, team & in practice

Mark Forster
HEADSHOT
Mark Forster in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mark Forster with the team
WITH TEAM
Mark Forster at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 108s
Meet Mark Forster

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Mark Forster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8199/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35049600 · cited by 143
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Mark Forster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4764/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39807534 · cited by 85
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Mark Forster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6546/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36283385 · cited by 91
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Mark Forster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9198/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30960558 · cited by 113

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Cardiff · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

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 · mark.forster.1@euroclinics.example

Location

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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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  • What does Mark Forster specialise in?

    Mark Forster specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Cardiff, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

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    Mark Forster speaks English.

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