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Mr James Smith

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Kent

Mr James Smith

5 years of experience 5.0 (133 verified reviews)

11,902+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Smith at a glance

Mr James Smith is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Kent, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Kent, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr. Smith is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in lower limb surgery, with particular expertise in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. With over 10 years of consultant experience, he performs more than 350 joint replacements annually, including complex procedures. Born and raised in East Kent, Mr. Smith graduated from St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, in 2000.
His postgraduate training in specialist Orthopaedics was on the South East Thames rotation, where he gained extensive experience across various Orthopaedic specialties. Mr. Smith successfully completed the MRCS part 1 and 2 in London, followed by the Final FRCS Tr and Orth, also in London, on the first attempt. Further enhancing his skills, he completed fellowships in Calgary, Canada, and at Guy’s Hospital in the UK, focusing on hip and knee surgery. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Orthopaedics from the University of Brighton during his training.
In 2012, Mr. Smith was appointed Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, where he established a lower limb reconstruction service. He introduced enhanced recovery to the trust, resulting in a high volume of procedures with minimal complications. While maintaining a focus on complex surgeries, he transitioned his practice entirely to the independent sector after relinquishing his NHS role. He offers his services to patients from all providers, including NHS patients, using the e-referral service.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Smith provides a specialist Orthopaedic Medicolegal reporting service and remains dedicated to training junior trainees and operating staff. He teaches annually on an Arthroscopy course in association with Canterbury Christchurch University.
Mr. Smith collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent outcomes for his patients, utilising modern techniques such as minimally invasive surgery and enhanced recovery. He performs hip and knee replacements using well-established prostheses, with a focus on long-term results. Working at the Chaucer Hospital, he ensures his patients have access to experienced theatre teams, nurses, and physiotherapists, enhancing the effectiveness of his procedures.

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

— Mr James Smith

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Kent (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Kent (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-540113 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-CFC08BAD · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,217
Annual physical exam 99395 1,519
Vaccination administration 90471 951
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,984

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet James Smith

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    James Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4677/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37844173 · cited by 57
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1123/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33862177 · cited by 115

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-08 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-19 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.james.smith@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

133 verified reviews
4.95
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133 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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