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Professor Stephen Gwilym

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Headington

Professor Stephen Gwilym

15 years of experience 5.0 (56 verified reviews)

7,901+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Stephen Gwilym at a glance

Professor Stephen Gwilym is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Headington, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Headington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

I am a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising exclusively in shoulder conditions, based in Oxford. 

My practice focuses on the assessment and treatment of common shoulder problems such as pain, stiffness, arthritis and instability, as well as more complex conditions when required.

I completed my orthopaedic training in the UK, with experience in London and Oxford, and undertook further specialist training in shoulder surgery across several centres in Europe and Australia. I am the lead clinician in the Oxford Shoulder Unit (NHS), and was previously the lead clinician at the Oxford Major Trauma Unit.

This broad training has shaped a balanced, evidence-based approach to both surgical and non-surgical shoulder care.

I have completed all relevant specialist examinations and remain fully accredited and GMC registered. 

I am recognised by all major UK private medical insurers.

Alongside clinical practice, I am involved in world-leading research and ongoing professional education, ensuring that my work reflects current evidence and modern techniques. 

I place particular emphasis on clear explanation and careful decision-making, so patients feel informed and confident about their treatment.

My approach is to offer honest, calm advice and to recommend surgery only when it is likely to provide meaningful improvement in pain, movement or quality of life.

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

— Professor Stephen Gwilym

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Headington (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Headington (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-903688 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-195229E7 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,619
Annual physical exam 99395 2,373
Vaccination administration 90471 597
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,978

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Stephen Gwilym
HEADSHOT
Stephen Gwilym in consultation
IN OFFICE
Stephen Gwilym with the team
WITH TEAM
Stephen Gwilym at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Stephen Gwilym

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Stephen Gwilym, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9148/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39141272 · cited by 27
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Stephen Gwilym, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7668/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31163637 · cited by 129
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Stephen Gwilym, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8880/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35670060 · cited by 175

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Headington · 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

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 · professor.stephen.gwilym@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

56 verified reviews
4.99
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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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