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Mr James Ritchie

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Kent

Mr James Ritchie

2 years of experience 5.0 (200 verified reviews)

3,836+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Ritchie at a glance

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

About

Mr James Ritchie is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Foot and Ankle Surgery in children and adults. He currently sees private patients at KIMS Hospital, Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre.  An acknowledged expert in the treatment of foot and ankle problems from foot pain and bunions to ankle arthritis and sports injuries, Mr Ritchie is frequently invited to lecture at international courses and conferences. He is a senior Council member and Executive Officer of the European Foot and Ankle Society.

Mr Ritchie completed his medical degree at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London in 1995 with an intercalated Bachelor's degree in History of Medicine from University College London. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1999 and later undertook a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the world-renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore. He became a Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2004.

In 2005, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and went on to lead the development of foot and ankle surgery in the area including setting up the only multidisciplinary Charcot diabetic foot and ankle clinic in Kent.

Mr Ritchie specialises in all aspects of foot and ankle problems in children and adults, from foot pain and ingrowing toenails, through sports injuries and fractures to total ankle replacement. He utilises the most up to date surgical techniques to optimise outcomes and recovery times for his patients.

Alongside his clinical practice, he holds professional memberships with the British Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Society, the European Foot and Ankle Society, the British Orthopaedic Association and the Orthopaedics Expert Working Group for NHS England.

Mr. Ritchie has expertise in the following areas:


Taylor Spatial Frame

Ilizarov Frame

Gastrocnemius release

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

Shockwave Treatment

Minimally Invasive Keyhole Bunion Surgery

MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)

Multi ligament Reconstruction

Postoperative Rehabilitation

Revision Surgery Steroid Injection Tendon Repair

Achilles Tendon Problems

Ankle Sprain

Arthritis (Ankle)

Arthritis (Foot)

Bunions (Hallux Valgus)

Claw Toes Corns

Diabetic Ulcers

Foot Pain

Foot Sprains

Hallux Limitus

Hallux Rigidus

Hammer Toes Heel

Bumps Mallet Toes

Neuromas Peroneal Tendinopathy

Plantar Fasciitis

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)

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

— Mr James Ritchie

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Kent (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Kent (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-756853 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-C7A15761 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,465
Annual physical exam 99395 2,919
Vaccination administration 90471 2,063
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 840

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet James Ritchie

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Ritchie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8201/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37659827 · cited by 41
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    James Ritchie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3461/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32401852 · cited by 131
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Ritchie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2510/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36200159 · cited by 181

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

Location

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Patient reviews

200 verified reviews
4.95
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200 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

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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