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Mr Zaid Al-Wattar

Orthopaedic Surgery Hereford

Mr Zaid Al-Wattar

2 years of experience

5,954+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Zaid Al-Wattar at a glance

Mr Zaid Al-Wattar is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Hereford, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Hereford, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Zaid Al-Wattar is a Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultant. Mr Al-Wattar obtained his primary medical qualification in 2001 from Iraq and completed his Trauma and Orthopaedic training in the UK. Mr Al-Wattar completed two advanced Shoulder and Elbow fellowships in Norfolk and Kent. He also completed advanced Hand and Wrist fellowship training in Southampton. During his fellowship training, Mr Al-Wattar worked with surgeons who are well known nationally and internationally and gaining a wealth of knowledge, skills and expertise in treating complex upper limb conditions.

Mr Al-Wattar also worked at the renowned upper limb tertiary centre at Wrightington Hospital and has also worked in major trauma centres where he developed expertise in upper limb trauma management. Mr Al-Wattar has a special interest in WALANT surgery (Wide Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet).

In addition to Mr Al-Wattar's specialist qualifications, he completed two higher academic degrees from two UK universities.  His research thesis focused on enhancing patient's safety in trauma and orthopaedic theatres.

Mr Al-Wattar is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS T&O) since 2012 and a fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedic and Traumatology (FEBOT) since 2013. He is also a member of several professional organisations.

Mr Al-Wattar provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary upper limb service .  At his upper limb clinic, Mr Al-Wattar will thrive to diagnose your problem, learn about what you want and help you decide what is best for you. He will explain your investigations, help you understand the problems with the aid of illustrations and guide you to choose the best treatment available. He will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each potential treatment.

Mr Al-Wattar’s ethos is many patients don’t need surgery. They do however need an accurate assessment by a highly skilled specialist and early targeted therapy. If however, the patient do need surgery, Mr Al-Wattar will provide his expertise along with excellent outcomes and patient care.

Mr Al-Wattar is a credited medical trainer who regularly teach undergraduate

medical students and supervise postgraduate surgical trainees, which give him unrivalled opportunities to remain focused, informed and current.

Mr Al-Wattar has published in many peer-reviewed orthopaedic journals

and presented his work at national and international conferences.

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

— Mr Zaid Al-Wattar

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Hereford (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Hereford (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-400912 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-C4B641F8 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 307
Annual physical exam 99395 269
Vaccination administration 90471 1,573
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,842

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 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Zaid Al-Wattar
HEADSHOT
Zaid Al-Wattar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zaid Al-Wattar with the team
WITH TEAM
Zaid Al-Wattar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet Zaid Al-Wattar

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zaid Al-Wattar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1616/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37410352 · cited by 19
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Zaid Al-Wattar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6777/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37105627 · cited by 145
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zaid Al-Wattar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5194/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39237551 · cited by 15

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Hereford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-04 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-17 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · zaid.al.wattar@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

Mr Zaid Al-Wattar's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Zaid Al-Wattar specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Hereford, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

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    Zaid Al-Wattar treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Zaid Al-Wattar speaks English, Arabic.

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