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Mr Simon Richards

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Bournemouth

Mr Simon Richards

12 years of experience 5.0 (16 verified reviews)

11,534+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Simon Richards at a glance

Mr Simon Richards is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Bournemouth, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Simon Richards is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset, with a specialist focus on upper limb conditions. His clinical practice covers disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow, including arthritis, nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s disease, soft tissue lumps, and a wide range of traumatic injuries including fractures.

He qualified in medicine from The Royal London Hospital Medical School in 1992. He went on to complete his orthopaedic registrar training on the North-West Thames programme, with training based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He then undertook two specialist fellowships, one in Sydney, Australia, and another at the renowned Pulvertaft Hand Unit at Derby Royal Infirmary, further strengthening his expertise in hand and upper limb surgery.

He was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2004 at Royal Bournemouth and Poole NHS Trusts, where he continues to practice. His surgical work includes both joint replacement procedures and arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery for upper limb conditions.

Mr Richards places strong emphasis on patient communication and shared decision-making. He prioritises thorough consultations, ensuring patients understand diagnosis and treatment options before proceeding. His approach focuses on evidence-based treatment, modern surgical techniques, and maintaining high standards of infection control, while also monitoring outcomes and patient satisfaction to support continuous improvement in care.

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

— Mr Simon Richards

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bournemouth (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bournemouth (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-503867 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-7BCEEF05 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,004
Annual physical exam 99395 274
Vaccination administration 90471 2,626
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,389

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

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Simon Richards in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Simon Richards

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Simon Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6248/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35144667 · cited by 156
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Simon Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3076/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36888753 · cited by 126
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Simon Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1304/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38979425 · cited by 72
  4. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Simon Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6817/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37538152 · cited by 146

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Bournemouth · 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 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

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.simon.richards@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

16 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
16 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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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    Simon Richards speaks English.

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