Dr Alex Riddell

Mr Alex Riddell is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the assessment and surgical management of knee conditions. He is based at the Royal United Hospital, where he provides NHS orthopaedic care, and also undertakes private practice. Mr Riddell began his medical training at the University of Cambridge before completing his clinical education at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Medical School. His postgraduate training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery was undertaken across several centres in London, Bath and Wales, providing broad exposure to elective and trauma orthopaedics. He was awarded a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and holds MRCS and FRCS (Tr & Orth) qualifications. He completed a specialist fellowship in knee surgery in Sydney, Australia, where he trained under Professor Leo Pinczewski, gaining advanced experience in contemporary arthroscopic knee techniques and joint preservation procedures. Mr Riddell was appointed as a consultant at the Royal United Hospital in Bath in June 2020. His clinical practice focuses on knee arthroscopy, articular cartilage surgery, and the investigation and management of knee pain. He also performs primary knee replacement surgery, including patellofemoral (kneecap) joint replacement where indicated. Mr Riddell’s work encompasses both non-operative assessment and surgical treatment, with care guided by current evidence and individual clinical presentation.

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

1. 2014–2020
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

2. 2020–2024
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

3. 2024–2025
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Royal Marsden London, UK

1. 2024-09–2025-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

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Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 16 · i10: 12

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes

   Dr Alex Riddell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.7263/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 153

2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Alex Riddell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.2050/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 51

3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes

   Dr Alex Riddell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.4837/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 165

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