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Dr
Dr Richard Pilling
Orthopaedic Surgery
English
2,431+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Richard Pilling is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is based at the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and also sees private patients and NHS patients at BMI The Duchy Hospital.
Richard qualified from Sheffield University in 2004. He Undertook specialist orthopaedic training on the prestigious Oswestry training rotation before returning to Yorkshire in 2017.
His expertise in hip and knee surgery was gained from renowned UK Fellowships in Harrogate and Leeds. He was appointed as a consultant in 2018.
Richard gained a Masters degree in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff university gaining expertise in biomechanics and the materials used in Orthopaedic implants. He uses this knowledge to tailor the needs of each patient with the implants and techniques available to maximise the chances of successful, long term outcome.
His busy NHS practice is based at Harrogate & District Foundation Trust where he treats general Orthopaedic Trauma and has an elective practice that is tailored to hip and knee complaints.
His approach is directed at identifying the underlying cause to any hip or knee pathology. This enables a treatment plan to address all aspects of a patients function in order to optimise the results of treatment. The support of specialist physiotherapists, plus swift and high quality investigations help to achieve this goal.
At the heart of Richard's practice is a commitment to patient communication and care.
Providing a clear and concise explanation of the diagnosis – something that should be taken for granted - and treatment goal is a fundamental part of patient satisfaction and rehabilitation.
Richard maintains an active interest in education and is a clinical supervisor for trainee surgeons in Yorkshire as part of their Higher Surgical Training towards being consultants. He is also an educational supervisor for junior doctors in their early foundation years following qualification.
He is the medical student lead for the orthopaedic department at Harrogate District Hospital teaching and assessing tomorrows doctors orthopaedic knowledge necessary for their upcoming career in the NHS.
Furthermore, he is the author and contributor of a number of surgical articles in national and international journals.
Richard qualified from Sheffield University in 2004. He Undertook specialist orthopaedic training on the prestigious Oswestry training rotation before returning to Yorkshire in 2017.
His expertise in hip and knee surgery was gained from renowned UK Fellowships in Harrogate and Leeds. He was appointed as a consultant in 2018.
Richard gained a Masters degree in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff university gaining expertise in biomechanics and the materials used in Orthopaedic implants. He uses this knowledge to tailor the needs of each patient with the implants and techniques available to maximise the chances of successful, long term outcome.
His busy NHS practice is based at Harrogate & District Foundation Trust where he treats general Orthopaedic Trauma and has an elective practice that is tailored to hip and knee complaints.
His approach is directed at identifying the underlying cause to any hip or knee pathology. This enables a treatment plan to address all aspects of a patients function in order to optimise the results of treatment. The support of specialist physiotherapists, plus swift and high quality investigations help to achieve this goal.
At the heart of Richard's practice is a commitment to patient communication and care.
Providing a clear and concise explanation of the diagnosis – something that should be taken for granted - and treatment goal is a fundamental part of patient satisfaction and rehabilitation.
Richard maintains an active interest in education and is a clinical supervisor for trainee surgeons in Yorkshire as part of their Higher Surgical Training towards being consultants. He is also an educational supervisor for junior doctors in their early foundation years following qualification.
He is the medical student lead for the orthopaedic department at Harrogate District Hospital teaching and assessing tomorrows doctors orthopaedic knowledge necessary for their upcoming career in the NHS.
Furthermore, he is the author and contributor of a number of surgical articles in national and international journals.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Richard Pilling
Education & training
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2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2023–2027 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 861 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,827 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,419 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,500 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.9289/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35561233 · cited by 53
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.1696/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36160247 · cited by 55
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.9944/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34782666 · cited by 177
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic 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 2028
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2028
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2028
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.74
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.89
- Value For Money
- 4.91
- 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 Orthopaedic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · richard.pilling@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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