Mr Matthew Oliver

Mr Matthew Oliver is a Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon. He has many years experience treating patients across the UK and abroad. He provides a clear, structured and efficient pathway from diagnosis to recovery, helping patients return to normal life as quickly and safely as possible. He is known for taking the time to explain scans and treatment options offering honest, straightforward advice.  He offers a rapid access hip and knee service with appointments typically within 1-2 weeks, fast access to x-ray and MRIs, and a prompt follow up to confirm a treatment plan. Surgery is scheduled without unnecessary delay allowing patient to avoid long waiting times and move quickly towards recovery. Early assessment can make a significant difference to recovery and outcome. In recent years he has gained extensive experience in the use of Arthrosamid Hydrogel injections for painful arthritic knees. Mr Oliver qualified from St Georges Hospital Medical School in 1998, undertaking his Basic Surgical Training at various hospitals in Kent. He then embarked on a year of Academic Medicine, carrying out basic science and clinical studies with a focus on degenerative disorders of the adult knee joint. Following this he joined the renowned South East Thames Higher Surgical Training Rotation in Orthopaedics and passed the FRCS (Tr&Orth). In 2009 he was privileged in being selected to attend an intensive one-year Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada. Following his return in 2010, he was appointed as a full time Consultant at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Mr Oliver is also interested in Medical Education, actively contributing locally and regionally. He is also a member of his NHS Trust Trauma Board and is actively involved in improving trauma care for patients in South East London, Kent and Medway (SELKaM Trauma Network).  Mr Oliver has expertise in the following areas: • Arthroscopy • Hip Replacement • Joint Injection • Knee Preservation Surgery • Knee Replacement • Steroid Injection • Hip Arthroplasty • Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery • Knee Injections (Including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, Arthrosamid Hydrogel) • Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Sports Injuries • Arthritis (Hip) • Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Hip • Hip And Groin Pain • Arthritis (Knee) • Arthrosamid injection

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

1. 2002–2008
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

2. 2008–2012
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   Universitat de València (GB)

1. 2012-09–2013-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 11 · i10: 7

Selected publications

1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB

   Mr Matthew Oliver, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.6314/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 194

2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery

   Mr Matthew Oliver, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.4189/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 48

3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB

   Mr Matthew Oliver, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.5987/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 14

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