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Mr Richard Coombs

Trauma Surgery London

Mr Richard Coombs

2 jaar ervaring

10,224+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Richard Coombs at a glance

Mr Richard Coombs is a Trauma Surgery practitioner based in London, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 57+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2021). Serves patients in London, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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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 TreatmentsFracture 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.”

— Mr Richard Coombs

Opleiding & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Trauma Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Trauma Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-354807 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Trauma Surgery
#EB-D9C80F1C · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 517
Annual physical exam 99395 1,963
Vaccination administration 90471 1,531
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,548

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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Richard Coombs
HEADSHOT
Richard Coombs in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Coombs with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Coombs at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 95s
Meet Richard Coombs

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 11 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Trauma Surgery across GB
    Richard Coombs, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8185/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31458688 · geciteerd door 165
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Trauma Surgery
    Richard Coombs, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1860/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35783271 · geciteerd door 119

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Trauma Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2026

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Trauma Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a trauma surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · mr.richard.coombs@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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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 Richard Coombs's Areas of Specialty

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

Trauma Surgery

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  • What does Richard Coombs specialise in?

    Richard Coombs specialises in Trauma Surgery in London, GB. 57 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Richard Coombs treat?

    Richard Coombs treats conditions within Trauma Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Richard Coombs practise?

    Richard Coombs practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Richard Coombs speak?

    Richard Coombs speaks English.

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