18 years of experience·★★★★⯨4.9(217 verified reviews)
14,800+
Patients seen
4,200+
Surgeries performed
1,650+
Knee replacements
1,820+
ACL reconstructions
PROFILE SUMMARY
About Sir Matthew Barnes at a glance
Sir Matthew Barnes is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at London Bridge Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on primary total knee replacement, anterior cruciate ligament (acl) reconstruction, knee arthroscopy + meniscal repair, matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (maci), revision knee arthroplasty. Educated at University of Cambridge — Trinity College (MA Hons, 2004). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.
Sir Matthew Barnes is a UK-trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon based at The London Bridge Hospital and The Princess Grace Hospital, specialising in complex knee surgery, sports injuries and joint reconstruction. Over 18 years of clinical practice, he has performed more than 4,200 surgical procedures including primary & revision knee replacements, ACL reconstructions, meniscal repairs and cartilage transplants.
He trained at the University of Cambridge (MA, MB BChir), completed his higher surgical training across the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and the John Radcliffe Oxford, and pursued fellowships in sports medicine at Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute and joint reconstruction at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
Sir Matthew has published widely in peer-reviewed journals (h-index 24) and serves on the editorial board of the Bone & Joint Journal. He is a current council member of the British Orthopaedic Association and an examiner for the FRCS (Tr & Orth).
He treats patients in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, accepts most major insurers (BUPA · AXA · Allianz · Cigna · Vitality · WPA · CIGNA Global · Aviva), and offers video consultations for follow-ups and second opinions worldwide.
"My goal is to get every patient back to the activities they love — whether that is competitive sport, daily walks with the grandchildren, or a pain-free night's sleep."
“My job is to get every patient back to the activities they love — competitive sport, daily walks with the grandchildren, or a pain-free night's sleep. I spend at least 45 minutes with every new patient, present every treatment option (often non-surgical), and only operate when the evidence supports it.”
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Recent reviews
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Got me back on the football pitch in 6 months
Sir Matthew rebuilt my ACL after a bad rugby injury. The team explained every step, the surgery was flawless and the physio plan got me back to club rugby six months later. Outstanding consultant — would not consider anyone else.
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Worth flying from Paris
Travelled from Paris for a knee replacement second opinion. Sir Matthew was the only surgeon who explained the alternatives properly and didn't rush me to surgery. Months later when I did need the op, his outcomes spoke for themselves. Excellent in French too.
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World-class knee surgery
After two failed surgeries elsewhere in Germany, Sir Matthew performed a complex revision. Six months on I am back to skiing. Detailed, patient, and his team are exceptional. I would recommend him to anyone in Europe.
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Compassionate and brilliant
I had bilateral knee replacements at 67. Sir Matthew's pre-op explanation was the clearest medical conversation I've ever had. Surgery went perfectly, both knees done in one stage, and I'm walking 10,000 steps a day three months later.
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Saved my career
I'm a semi-pro cyclist with a torn meniscus. Sir Matthew did a meniscal repair (not resection) — exactly the right call. Eight weeks later I was back on the bike, and won my next race. He treats athletes like an athlete.
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Best decision of my life
After eight years of patellofemoral pain dismissed by every other surgeon I'd seen, Sir Matthew diagnosed the underlying instability and corrected it surgically. Pain-free for the first time in a decade. Truly life-changing.
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Telemedicine consultation was excellent
Booked a video consultation from Madrid before flying to London. Sir Matthew reviewed my MRI in advance, gave me three clear treatment options, and the in-person visit was straightforward. Highly professional, fluent in Spanish.
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Took the time other surgeons didn't
My local hospital wanted to do a full knee replacement at 52. Sir Matthew suggested a less invasive partial replacement instead — three years later it's as good as new. He listens, then advises. Rare combination.
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Cartilage transplant — superb result
Had a MACI cartilage transplant for a knee defect that had been bothering me for years. Sir Matthew was one of the few surgeons in Europe doing this routinely. Two years post-op and my knee feels normal. Worth every euro.
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Honest, skilled, kind
Came over from Dublin for a sports injury opinion. Was prepared for a hard sell on surgery — got the opposite. He told me physio would fix it, gave me a structured rehab plan, and he was right. That kind of integrity is rare.
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Outstanding from start to finish
Knee replacement on my left knee in February. The whole experience — consultation, surgery, aftercare — was exceptional. The team coordinated everything down to my hotel. I returned for the right knee 9 months later.
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Got my marathon back
Tore my ACL training for the London Marathon. Sir Matthew rebuilt it with a quad tendon graft (a newer technique), and 11 months later I crossed the finish line at Berlin. He understood what running meant to me.
★★★★★ ✓ Verified
Sir Matthew rebuilt my ACL after a rugby injury. Six months later I'm back to club rugby. Outstanding consultant — would not consider anyone else.
★★★★★ ✓ Verified
Travelled from Paris for a knee replacement second opinion. The only surgeon who explained the alternatives properly. Excellent in French too.
★★★★★ ✓ Verified
After two failed surgeries elsewhere in Germany, Sir Matthew did a complex revision. Six months on, back to skiing. World-class.
★★★★★ ✓ Verified
Tore my ACL training for London Marathon. Sir Matthew rebuilt with quad tendon — 11 months later I crossed the finish line at Berlin.
★★★★★ ✓ Verified
After eight years of patellofemoral pain dismissed by every other surgeon I'd seen, Sir Matthew diagnosed the underlying instability and corrected it surgically. Pain-free for the first time in a decade.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Sir Matthew Barnes's Areas of Specialty
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What does Sir Matthew Barnes specialise in?
Sir Matthew Barnes specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in London, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Sir Matthew Barnes treat?
Sir Matthew Barnes treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery including ACL / MCL / PCL injury (S83), Meniscal tear (S83.2), Knee osteoarthritis (M17), Patellofemoral pain syndrome (M22.2).
Where does Sir Matthew Barnes practise?
Sir Matthew Barnes practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Sir Matthew Barnes speak?
Sir Matthew Barnes speaks English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
How do I book an appointment with Sir Matthew Barnes?
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What do patients say about Sir Matthew Barnes?
Sir Matthew Barnes has a verified rating of 4.92/5 from 217 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
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