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Mr
Mr James Ritchie
Orthopaedic Surgery
English
3,836+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr James Ritchie is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Foot and Ankle Surgery in children and adults. He currently sees private patients at KIMS Hospital, Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre. An acknowledged expert in the treatment of foot and ankle problems from foot pain and bunions to ankle arthritis and sports injuries, Mr Ritchie is frequently invited to lecture at international courses and conferences. He is a senior Council member and Executive Officer of the European Foot and Ankle Society.
Mr Ritchie completed his medical degree at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London in 1995 with an intercalated Bachelor's degree in History of Medicine from University College London. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1999 and later undertook a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the world-renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore. He became a Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2004.
In 2005, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and went on to lead the development of foot and ankle surgery in the area including setting up the only multidisciplinary Charcot diabetic foot and ankle clinic in Kent.
Mr Ritchie specialises in all aspects of foot and ankle problems in children and adults, from foot pain and ingrowing toenails, through sports injuries and fractures to total ankle replacement. He utilises the most up to date surgical techniques to optimise outcomes and recovery times for his patients.
Alongside his clinical practice, he holds professional memberships with the British Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Society, the European Foot and Ankle Society, the British Orthopaedic Association and the Orthopaedics Expert Working Group for NHS England.
Mr. Ritchie has expertise in the following areas:
• Taylor Spatial Frame
• Ilizarov Frame
• Gastrocnemius release
• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
• Shockwave Treatment
• Minimally Invasive Keyhole Bunion Surgery
• MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
• Multi ligament Reconstruction
• Postoperative Rehabilitation
• Revision Surgery Steroid Injection Tendon Repair
• Achilles Tendon Problems
• Ankle Sprain
• Arthritis (Ankle)
• Arthritis (Foot)
• Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
• Claw Toes Corns
• Diabetic Ulcers
• Foot Pain
• Foot Sprains
• Hallux Limitus
• Hallux Rigidus
• Hammer Toes Heel
• Bumps Mallet Toes
• Neuromas Peroneal Tendinopathy
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)
Mr Ritchie completed his medical degree at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London in 1995 with an intercalated Bachelor's degree in History of Medicine from University College London. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1999 and later undertook a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the world-renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore. He became a Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2004.
In 2005, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and went on to lead the development of foot and ankle surgery in the area including setting up the only multidisciplinary Charcot diabetic foot and ankle clinic in Kent.
Mr Ritchie specialises in all aspects of foot and ankle problems in children and adults, from foot pain and ingrowing toenails, through sports injuries and fractures to total ankle replacement. He utilises the most up to date surgical techniques to optimise outcomes and recovery times for his patients.
Alongside his clinical practice, he holds professional memberships with the British Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Society, the European Foot and Ankle Society, the British Orthopaedic Association and the Orthopaedics Expert Working Group for NHS England.
Mr. Ritchie has expertise in the following areas:
• Taylor Spatial Frame
• Ilizarov Frame
• Gastrocnemius release
• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
• Shockwave Treatment
• Minimally Invasive Keyhole Bunion Surgery
• MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
• Multi ligament Reconstruction
• Postoperative Rehabilitation
• Revision Surgery Steroid Injection Tendon Repair
• Achilles Tendon Problems
• Ankle Sprain
• Arthritis (Ankle)
• Arthritis (Foot)
• Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
• Claw Toes Corns
• Diabetic Ulcers
• Foot Pain
• Foot Sprains
• Hallux Limitus
• Hallux Rigidus
• Hammer Toes Heel
• Bumps Mallet Toes
• Neuromas Peroneal Tendinopathy
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr James Ritchie
Education & training
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2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2023–2027 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,465 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,919 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,063 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 840 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 14
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8201/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37659827 · cited by 41
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3461/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32401852 · cited by 131
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2510/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36200159 · cited by 181
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — · 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 2028
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2028
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2028
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.70
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.97
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.85
- Value For Money
- 4.87
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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.james.ritchie@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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