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Dr.
Mr Richard Coombs
Orthopaedic Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Richard Coombs
Mr Richard Coombs is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Hammersmith Hospital Trust where for many years he was in administrative charge of the Orthopaedic Unit and in charge of the Accident & Emergency Department. He was also involved in trauma with on-call responsibilities for thirty years. Mr Coombs is also Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine. He obtained both his MA in Physiology (First Class Honours) and PhD (collagen biochemistry of Achilles tendon rupture) from Oxford University. Mr Coombs is an expert in fracture management, including external fixation and the causation and management of spinal pain. He was awarded two prestigious Brite-Euram Research Grants to develop bioresorbable implants for fracture management and hydroxyapatite-coated ceramic spacers, to replace diseased intervertebral discs. Mr Coombs is actively involved in clinical research. He has co-authored numerous publications and has edited and written several books in the field of orthopaedic surgery. He lectures nationally and internationally and is a member of numerous medical associations. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Fracture fixation surgery • Fractures and trauma (lower limb, spine) • Spinal pain
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-354807
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-D9C80F1C
Renewal due 2036
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HDI Global
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2015–2021
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València (GB)
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2021–2025
Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Universitat de València (GB)
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
517 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,963 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,531 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,548 |
Patient reviews
"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2026
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 12
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.8185/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 165
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.1860/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 119
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Richard Coombs
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Richard Coombs is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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