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Mr James Nicholl

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Kent

Mr James Nicholl

10 years of experience 5.0 (113 verified reviews)

11,016+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Nicholl at a glance

Mr James Nicholl is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Kent, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Kent, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. James Nicholl is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Tumbridge Wells, UK, specialising in the treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions.

Mr. Nicholl's medical training began at Cambridge University and Guy's Hospital. He pursued orthopaedic training on the Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital rotation, gaining valuable expertise in the field. He further developed his skills through fellowships in Shoulder Surgery at Guy's Hospital and Hand Surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital.

In 1998, Mr. Nicholl was appointed as an Orthopaedic Consultant at the Kent and Sussex Hospital, Tunbridge Wells. In this role, he has been dedicated to diagnosing and treating various conditions, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren's Contracture, hand and wrist fractures, and hand Arthritis. Mr. Nicholl employs advanced techniques such as keyhole surgery (arthroscopy) to address joint-related issues in the wrist and elbow, minimising scarring and facilitating quicker post-operative recovery. He has also been performing joint replacement procedures for thumb-base arthritis.

Mr. Nicholl collaborates closely with skilled physiotherapists and the specialised hand therapy department within the hospital, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients.

Mr. Nicholl has expertise in the following areas:


Upper limb surgery

Hand surgery

Wrist surgery

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Dupuytren's contracture

Fractures

Arthritis

Arthroscopy of the wrist

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

— Mr James Nicholl

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Kent (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Kent (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-503992 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-79238361 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,721
Annual physical exam 99395 1,287
Vaccination administration 90471 1,535
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,416

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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet James Nicholl

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    James Nicholl, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2535/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38438572 · cited by 113
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Nicholl, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2693/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39299145 · cited by 139
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    James Nicholl, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9473/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38784612 · cited by 21

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Kent · 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 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

113 verified reviews
4.96
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113 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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

Mr James Nicholl's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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