Mr
Mr James D Press
Orthopaedic Surgery
About
After his initial training, Mr. Press undertook an extra year long fellowship in complex and revision lower limb arthroplasty and computer navigation in Plymouth and was awarded his certificate of completion of specialist training in 2008.
Mr. Press worked for a further year as a consultant in Plymouth and moved to Ayrshire in April 2009 to take up his substantive post as Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at Ayr Hospital. Ayr Hospital remains his NHS base but he also has practising privileges at two BMI hospitals - Carrick Glen, in Ayr and Ross Hall in Glasgow; running a successful private practice in addition to his NHS work.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Primary total hip replacement
• Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement)
• Injection of therapeutic substance into CSF
• Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
• Injection(s) and aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa
• Total prosthetic replacement of the hip
• Multiple arthroscopic operation on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture)
• Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint
• Primary and revision lower limb arthroplasty including complex primary arthroplasty and joint replacement for young patients utilising alternative bearing surfaces
• Computer navigation
• Soft tissue injuries of the knee
• Surgery of the forefoot
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr James D Press
Education & training
-
2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
-
2021–2025 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
-
2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 140 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 138 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 914 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,221 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 5
-
Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.6314/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37024607 · cited by 132
-
Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.8483/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38056621 · cited by 126
-
Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.3272/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32685697 · cited by 96
-
Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.3193/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34847049 · cited by 34
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2026
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
-
★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
-
★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
-
★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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.press@euroclinics.example