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Mr
Mr James Bedford
Plastic Surgery
English
12,960+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr James Bedford is on the Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery, and was appointed as a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgeon in Manchester in 2018.
He has a broad plastic surgical practice, with particular interests in children's hand surgery and upper limb paralysis, and he treats patients with the following conditions:
• Brachial plexus injury
• Nerve damage or compression
• Spasticity as a result of brain injury, cerebral palsy, or stroke
Mr Bedford also treats hand disorders such as arthritis, Dupuytren's contracture, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, hand arthritis, hand trauma, hand injuries, and nail conditions. He runs both the Children's Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgery (CHESS) clinic at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, and a specialist children's upper limb loss clinic at the Specialised Ability Centre in Sharston.
Mr Bedford earned his medical degree in 2007 from the University of Leicester and went on to train in plastic and hand surgery in the North West. In addition, in 2017/18, he completed a National Advanced Training Fellowship in Hand Surgery in Leeds.
He holds a Master's degree in Surgical Education from the University of Manchester, as well as a Master's degree in Healthcare Leadership & Management from the University of Birmingham. In 2018, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
He has extensive experience in a variety of plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgery procedures. He practises at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle and The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale. Mr Bedford has also served as a Senior Clinical Advisor for the NHS National Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme and led the development of Withington Community Hospital's local anaesthetic hand trauma department, which is the largest of its kind in the UK.
He is a member of the following professional organisations:
• The British Society for Hand Surgery, where he is chair of the Hand Trauma Committee
• The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons
• The British Burns Association
• The British Medical Association
He has a broad plastic surgical practice, with particular interests in children's hand surgery and upper limb paralysis, and he treats patients with the following conditions:
• Brachial plexus injury
• Nerve damage or compression
• Spasticity as a result of brain injury, cerebral palsy, or stroke
Mr Bedford also treats hand disorders such as arthritis, Dupuytren's contracture, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, hand arthritis, hand trauma, hand injuries, and nail conditions. He runs both the Children's Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgery (CHESS) clinic at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, and a specialist children's upper limb loss clinic at the Specialised Ability Centre in Sharston.
Mr Bedford earned his medical degree in 2007 from the University of Leicester and went on to train in plastic and hand surgery in the North West. In addition, in 2017/18, he completed a National Advanced Training Fellowship in Hand Surgery in Leeds.
He holds a Master's degree in Surgical Education from the University of Manchester, as well as a Master's degree in Healthcare Leadership & Management from the University of Birmingham. In 2018, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
He has extensive experience in a variety of plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgery procedures. He practises at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle and The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale. Mr Bedford has also served as a Senior Clinical Advisor for the NHS National Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme and led the development of Withington Community Hospital's local anaesthetic hand trauma department, which is the largest of its kind in the UK.
He is a member of the following professional organisations:
• The British Society for Hand Surgery, where he is chair of the Hand Trauma Committee
• The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons
• The British Burns Association
• The British Medical Association
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr James Bedford
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Plastic Surgery
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2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Plastic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,904 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,958 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,390 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,273 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 8
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European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.1001/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36164679 · cited by 48
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Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9122/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31642225 · cited by 90
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European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7376/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34257302 · cited by 84
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Plastic Surgery European Annual Congress (Plastic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Plastic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Plastic 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 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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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 Plastic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · james.bedford@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
