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Mr Radu Popa
Orthopaedics & Trauma · Wirral
6,064+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
10
Publications
4
Languages spoken
About
Mr Radu Popa is a Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon at The Walton Centre and Liverpool University Hospitals, also seeing private patients at Spire Liverpool Hospital and Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral. His areas of expertise include degenerative thoracolumbar disorders, spinal deformities, and fractures.
Mr Popa has honed his surgical skills through collaborations with several highly esteemed spinal surgeons in the UK, acquiring extensive experience in performing minimally invasive spinal operations, including both posterior and anterior lumbar spinal fusions and decompressions. His constant aim is to preserve spinal musculature and facilitate rapid rehabilitation for his patients.
Mr Popa completed his medical degree at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania in 2000. He later relocated to the UK and completed specialist orthopaedic training, including spinal surgery training. This training consisted of a complex spinal surgery fellowship at Oxford University Hospitals in 2013, a spinal surgery fellowship at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in 2014 and another complex spinal surgery fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore in 2015. Mr Popa also gained experience at the Trauma and Orthopaedic Hospital of Foisor, a prominent orthopaedic centre in the heart of Bucharest.
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Popa holds professional memberships with the British Association of Spinal Surgeons, the European Spinal Society and the British Scoliosis Society.
Mr Popa has honed his surgical skills through collaborations with several highly esteemed spinal surgeons in the UK, acquiring extensive experience in performing minimally invasive spinal operations, including both posterior and anterior lumbar spinal fusions and decompressions. His constant aim is to preserve spinal musculature and facilitate rapid rehabilitation for his patients.
Mr Popa completed his medical degree at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania in 2000. He later relocated to the UK and completed specialist orthopaedic training, including spinal surgery training. This training consisted of a complex spinal surgery fellowship at Oxford University Hospitals in 2013, a spinal surgery fellowship at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in 2014 and another complex spinal surgery fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore in 2015. Mr Popa also gained experience at the Trauma and Orthopaedic Hospital of Foisor, a prominent orthopaedic centre in the heart of Bucharest.
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Popa holds professional memberships with the British Association of Spinal Surgeons, the European Spinal Society and the British Scoliosis Society.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Radu Popa
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Orthopaedics & Trauma
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedics & Trauma
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic consultation | 99203 | 2,058 |
| Knee MRI | 73721 | 1,570 |
| ACL reconstruction | 29888 | 2,129 |
| Total knee replacement | 27447 | 2,039 |
| Total hip replacement | 27130 | 692 |
| PRP injection | 0232T | 1,528 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder repair | 29827 | 2,630 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 220.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 110.00 EUR |
| ACL reconstruction | 120 min | in_clinic | 440.00 EUR |
| Total knee replacement | 60 min | in_clinic | 220.00 EUR |
| Total hip replacement | 90 min | in_clinic | 990.00 EUR |
| PRP injection | 90 min | in_clinic | 550.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 5
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Outcomes of Orthopaedics & Trauma in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8536/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34992584 · cited by 91
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedics & Trauma outcomes
DOI: 10.7380/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32568832 · cited by 41
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedics & Trauma European Annual Congress (Orthopaedics & Trauma) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedics & Trauma National Society Meeting · Wirral · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedics & Trauma — Wirral · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics (EFORT) — Member · since 2015
- AAOS Associate — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.73
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.88
- Value For Money
- 4.90
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 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 Orthopaedics & Trauma
- Awareness When should you see a orthopaedics & trauma?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.radu.popa@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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