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Mr Benedict J Lankester

Orthopaedic Surgery Bath

Mr Benedict J Lankester

2 years of experience

11,086+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Benedict J Lankester at a glance

Mr Benedict J Lankester is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Bath, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Bath, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Benedict Lankester is an esteemed knee surgeon based in Somerset, serving patients through both the NHS and private practices in Yeovil Hospital (Kingston Wing) and Sulis Hospital Bath. He specialises in various aspects of orthopaedic knee surgery, including cartilage surgery, meniscal repair, cruciate ligament reconstruction, patella stabilisation/osteotomy, total and partial knee joint replacements, as well as revision knee surgeries. He is also skilled in performing MAKO robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery.
Having completed his medical training at Oxford University Medical School, Mr Lankester pursued postgraduate orthopaedic studies in Bristol. He further enhanced his expertise through fellowship training in knee and hip surgery. His dedication and proficiency in the field earned him prestigious accolades, including the British Orthopaedic Association European travelling fellowship and an AO trauma fellowship at Harborview Medical Centre in Seattle, USA.
Since 2007, Mr Lankester has been working as a consultant at Yeovil Hospital, where he performs a wide range of procedures. These include total and partial knee replacements using minimally invasive techniques, keyhole knee surgery for cartilage repair and stimulation, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, patello-femoral joint surgery, lower limb sports injury surgery, and fracture fixation surgery. His colleagues often refer patients to him for second opinions or more complex surgeries due to his expertise as a specialist knee surgeon.
Beyond his clinical practice, Mr Lankester is actively involved in teaching and research. He also serves as a reviewer for three orthopaedic journals. In recognition of his contributions to the field, he was elected onto the South West Clinical Senate Council in 2017, an organisation dedicated to advising on healthcare pathway reforms in the region.

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

— Mr Benedict J Lankester

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bath (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Bath (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-830726 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-F93B6BC0 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,203
Annual physical exam 99395 613
Vaccination administration 90471 413
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,738

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Benedict J Lankester
HEADSHOT
Benedict J Lankester in consultation
IN OFFICE
Benedict J Lankester with the team
WITH TEAM
Benedict J Lankester at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Benedict J Lankester

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Benedict J Lankester, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8960/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32385957 · cited by 187
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Benedict J Lankester, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1972/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34303633 · cited by 137
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Benedict J Lankester, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4363/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31382206 · cited by 79
  4. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Benedict J Lankester, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5197/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32920544 · cited by 37

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

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.benedict.lankester@euroclinics.example

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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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    Benedict J Lankester speaks English, French.

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