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Mr James Smith

Geverifieerd Orthopaedic Surgery Kent

Mr James Smith

5 jaar ervaring 5.0 (133 geverifieerde recensies)

11,902+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Smith at a glance

Mr James Smith is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Kent, Verenigd Koninkrijk, 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, 2017). Serves patients in Kent, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Mr. Smith is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in lower limb surgery, with particular expertise in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. With over 10 years of consultant experience, he performs more than 350 joint replacements annually, including complex procedures. Born and raised in East Kent, Mr. Smith graduated from St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, in 2000.
His postgraduate training in specialist Orthopaedics was on the South East Thames rotation, where he gained extensive experience across various Orthopaedic specialties. Mr. Smith successfully completed the MRCS part 1 and 2 in London, followed by the Final FRCS Tr and Orth, also in London, on the first attempt. Further enhancing his skills, he completed fellowships in Calgary, Canada, and at Guy’s Hospital in the UK, focusing on hip and knee surgery. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Orthopaedics from the University of Brighton during his training.
In 2012, Mr. Smith was appointed Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, where he established a lower limb reconstruction service. He introduced enhanced recovery to the trust, resulting in a high volume of procedures with minimal complications. While maintaining a focus on complex surgeries, he transitioned his practice entirely to the independent sector after relinquishing his NHS role. He offers his services to patients from all providers, including NHS patients, using the e-referral service.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Smith provides a specialist Orthopaedic Medicolegal reporting service and remains dedicated to training junior trainees and operating staff. He teaches annually on an Arthroscopy course in association with Canterbury Christchurch University.
Mr. Smith collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent outcomes for his patients, utilising modern techniques such as minimally invasive surgery and enhanced recovery. He performs hip and knee replacements using well-established prostheses, with a focus on long-term results. Working at the Chaucer Hospital, he ensures his patients have access to experienced theatre teams, nurses, and physiotherapists, enhancing the effectiveness of his procedures.

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

— Mr James Smith

Opleiding & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Kent (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Kent (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-540113 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-CFC08BAD · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,217
Annual physical exam 99395 1,519
Vaccination administration 90471 951
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,984

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

James Smith
HEADSHOT
James Smith in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Smith with the team
WITH TEAM
James Smith at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 147s
Meet James Smith

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 15 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    James Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4677/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37844173 · geciteerd door 57
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1123/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33862177 · geciteerd door 115

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Kent · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2022

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-08 · 7 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-19 · 9 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · mr.james.smith@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

133 geverifieerde recensies
4.95
★★★★⯨
133 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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
98.0
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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr James Smith's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr James Smith treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kent matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Kent carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does James Smith specialise in?

    James Smith specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Kent, GB. 26 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does James Smith treat?

    James Smith treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does James Smith practise?

    James Smith practises in Kent, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does James Smith speak?

    James Smith speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about James Smith?

    James Smith has a verified rating of 4.95/5 from 133 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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