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Mr Tom Symes
👤 12 years of experience
9,336+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Tom Symes is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Hip & Knee Surgery at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital.
He leads the Orthopaedic Department at the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School. He is the revision Hip lead for East Yorkshire.
Mr Symes has a particular interest in day case joint replacement and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). Through the implementation of cutting-edge anaesthetic techniques, he ensures patients receive optimal pain control and can mobilise quickly and safely post-surgery. This approach results in a lower rate of post-operative issues and enables patients to be discharged home usually on the day of surgery or the day after.
He has also refined a muscle sparing hip replacement technique (SPAIRE technique) that allows patients to return to full activities after hip replacement with no restrictions.
Mr Symes completed his medical degree at the University of Leeds in 1999, followed by his specialised training in hip and knee replacement at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Glasgow, where he acquired expertise in performing navigated (computer aided) knee replacements. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2003 and later completed his Master’s degree in Evidence Based Orthopaedics at the University of Teesside in 2006. In 2010, he became a Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
At Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital, he provides treatments for hip and knee injuries and hip and knee arthritis. He has expertise in arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy, hip replacement, knee replacement, partial knee replacement and hip & knee injections.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Symes has published several papers and made significant contributions to two best-selling orthopaedic textbooks. He has shared his expertise at national meetings, delivering lectures on enhanced recovery and its impact on patient outcomes.
He leads the Orthopaedic Department at the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School. He is the revision Hip lead for East Yorkshire.
Mr Symes has a particular interest in day case joint replacement and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). Through the implementation of cutting-edge anaesthetic techniques, he ensures patients receive optimal pain control and can mobilise quickly and safely post-surgery. This approach results in a lower rate of post-operative issues and enables patients to be discharged home usually on the day of surgery or the day after.
He has also refined a muscle sparing hip replacement technique (SPAIRE technique) that allows patients to return to full activities after hip replacement with no restrictions.
Mr Symes completed his medical degree at the University of Leeds in 1999, followed by his specialised training in hip and knee replacement at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Glasgow, where he acquired expertise in performing navigated (computer aided) knee replacements. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2003 and later completed his Master’s degree in Evidence Based Orthopaedics at the University of Teesside in 2006. In 2010, he became a Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
At Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital, he provides treatments for hip and knee injuries and hip and knee arthritis. He has expertise in arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy, hip replacement, knee replacement, partial knee replacement and hip & knee injections.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Symes has published several papers and made significant contributions to two best-selling orthopaedic textbooks. He has shared his expertise at national meetings, delivering lectures on enhanced recovery and its impact on patient outcomes.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Tom Symes
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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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 Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,561 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,135 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 807 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,256 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 14
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3992/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33185240 · cited by 9
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1609/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34782215 · cited by 147
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2907/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38588698 · cited by 189
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4066/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33798365 · cited by 111
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Hull · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Hull · 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.tom.symes@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
24 verified reviews4.94
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24 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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