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Mr Nezar Tumia

Orthopaedic Surgery Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Mr Nezar Tumia

6 years of experience

3,437+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Nezar Tumia at a glance

Mr Nezar Tumia is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Tumia is a highly experienced senior orthopaedic consultant surgeon with over 30 years of specialist expertise in hip and knee surgery. He has performed more than 3,000 primary hip and knee replacements, including over 400 partial knee replacements. His performed joint repalcement success rates for both hip and knee procedures, as reported by the National Joint Registry, are consistently well above the national average, reflecting sustained high-quality practice and outcomes that compare very favourably with national benchmarks.

He completed his advanced orthopaedic training in Aberdeen, where he was awarded an MD (Doctorate of Medicine) for his research into cartilage regeneration. His research has been widely published and presented at national and international conferences.

In 2007, Mr Tumia undertook a prestigious fellowship in complex hip and knee joint reconstruction at the internationally renowned St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto.

Mr Tumia has extensive experience in both primary and revision (re-do) joint replacement surgery, using a broad range of conventional and advanced implant technologies, including ceramic components and surface replacement techniques. He also has a particular interest in hip and knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), especially for the treatment of sports-related injuries.

Within knee replacement surgery, he offers specialist expertise in partial knee replacement procedures, including unicompartmental and patellofemoral (kneecap) replacements.

Having performed a high volume of hip and knee replacements, including complex joint reconstructions, Mr Tumia consistently achieves excellent clinical outcomes and high levels of patient satisfaction. He is committed to helping patients return to their desired level of activity and achieve a meaningful improvement in quality of life.

His previous research interests include computer-guided hip resurfacing, recovery following hip resurfacing, wound infection, and knee cartilage and tissue engineering. He has received multiple academic distinctions, including the Best Paper Award in Germany in 2009, and continues to be recognised internationally for his contributions to orthopaedic research. 

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

— Mr Nezar Tumia

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (GB)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-351104 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-B1B15A59 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,772
Annual physical exam 99395 490
Vaccination administration 90471 1,274
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 85

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 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nezar Tumia
HEADSHOT
Nezar Tumia in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nezar Tumia with the team
WITH TEAM
Nezar Tumia at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Nezar Tumia

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Nezar Tumia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3595/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35513001 · cited by 148
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nezar Tumia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2076/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34097799 · cited by 166

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Newcastle-upon-Tyne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

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 · nezar.tumia@euroclinics.example

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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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    Nezar Tumia speaks English.

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