Accepting new patients
Dr.
Mr Tim Matthews
Orthopaedic Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Tim Matthews
Mr Timothy Matthews is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing at Spire Cardiff Hospital. He specialises in a broad range of shoulder and elbow conditions. This includes shoulder injuries, shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder and elbow replacement surgery and elbow instability. Mr Matthews graduated in Medicine from St Bartholomews Hospital Medical College in 1997, and completed his basic surgical training. He then decided to complete an MD degree at the University of Oxford. His research focussing on rotator cuff pathology of the shoulder. He then undertook his Orthopaedic training on the Severn training rotation, and complated his fellowship (shoulder & Elbow) training at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. He was awarded the prestigious Robert Jones Gold Medal and also the Kessel prize on two consecutive occasions. He was also given the Henry Smith research scholarship by the Royal College of Surgeons. He had also been awarded a Mayo Elbow fellowship which provided him the opportunity to travel to the USA and work with the renowned expert Dr Shawn O'Driscoll in elbow surgery. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Shoulder Arthroscopy • Elbow Replacement • Shoulder Replacement • Steroid Injection • Rotator Cuff Repair • Shoulder Stabilisation • Arthritis (Elbow) • Elbow Stiffness • Rotator Cuff Injury • Shoulder Pain • Fracture (broken bone) • Frozen Shoulder • Shoulder Instability • Elbow Instability • Tennis Elbow (Lateral epicondylitis) • Shoulder Replacement • Revision Shoulder Replacement • Reverse Shoulder Replacement • Elbow Replacement • Revision Elbow Replacement
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-904284
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-4809E1AC
Renewal due 2028
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Generali Healthcare
1,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2007–2013
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
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2013–2017
Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Universitat de València
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,071 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,041 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
2,409 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
230 |
Patient reviews
See all 23"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
- Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2018
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · mr.timothy.matthews.2@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 2
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.6453/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 71
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.9667/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 109
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Tim Matthews
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Tim Matthews is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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