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Mr
Mr Simon Richards
Orthopaedic Surgery
English
11,534+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Simon Richards is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset, with a specialist focus on upper limb conditions. His clinical practice covers disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow, including arthritis, nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s disease, soft tissue lumps, and a wide range of traumatic injuries including fractures.
He qualified in medicine from The Royal London Hospital Medical School in 1992. He went on to complete his orthopaedic registrar training on the North-West Thames programme, with training based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He then undertook two specialist fellowships, one in Sydney, Australia, and another at the renowned Pulvertaft Hand Unit at Derby Royal Infirmary, further strengthening his expertise in hand and upper limb surgery.
He was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2004 at Royal Bournemouth and Poole NHS Trusts, where he continues to practice. His surgical work includes both joint replacement procedures and arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery for upper limb conditions.
Mr Richards places strong emphasis on patient communication and shared decision-making. He prioritises thorough consultations, ensuring patients understand diagnosis and treatment options before proceeding. His approach focuses on evidence-based treatment, modern surgical techniques, and maintaining high standards of infection control, while also monitoring outcomes and patient satisfaction to support continuous improvement in care.
He qualified in medicine from The Royal London Hospital Medical School in 1992. He went on to complete his orthopaedic registrar training on the North-West Thames programme, with training based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He then undertook two specialist fellowships, one in Sydney, Australia, and another at the renowned Pulvertaft Hand Unit at Derby Royal Infirmary, further strengthening his expertise in hand and upper limb surgery.
He was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2004 at Royal Bournemouth and Poole NHS Trusts, where he continues to practice. His surgical work includes both joint replacement procedures and arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery for upper limb conditions.
Mr Richards places strong emphasis on patient communication and shared decision-making. He prioritises thorough consultations, ensuring patients understand diagnosis and treatment options before proceeding. His approach focuses on evidence-based treatment, modern surgical techniques, and maintaining high standards of infection control, while also monitoring outcomes and patient satisfaction to support continuous improvement in care.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Simon Richards
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,004 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 274 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,626 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,389 |
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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.6248/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35144667 · cited by 156
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.3076/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36888753 · cited by 126
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.1304/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38979425 · cited by 72
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.6817/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37538152 · cited by 146
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 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
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 Orthopaedic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.simon.richards@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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