Best Orthopaedic Surgeons in Bristol, UK

Mr. Gavin Jennings is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with over two decades of experience, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder problems, and keyhole surgery for the treatment of a range of shoulder issues. Gavin treats his patients with the ultimate aim of improving limb functionality and reduction of pain, and ensures medical excellence with his practice by use of an internationally validated scoring system. His practice is a gold standard in Europe as he was among the first to utilise up-and-coming technologies, such as computer navigated shoulder surgery. Gavin is also trained in complex shoulder surgery techniques such as tendon transfers and reverse shoulder replacements.

Gavin qualified as a doctor at Cambridge and Imperial College St Mary's Hospital in 1995, and followed this qualification with his specialist orthopaedic training in London. He then travelled to South Africa to undertake a sub-speciality training fellowship in shoulder surgery, where he was then awarded his fellowship, under the supervision of Joe De Beer, an internationally renowned keyhole shoulder surgeon. After this, he travelled to Vancouver for another sub-speciality fellowship in Arthroscopy and Athletic Injuries at the University of British Columbia, under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer for the National Olympic team, Professor McCormack, during which he partook in the treatment of olympians. Upon his return to the UK in 2007, Gavin was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Bath's Royal United Hospital. He also consults at The BMI Bath Clinic.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Shoulder surgery

Advanced arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery 

Rotator Cuff Surgery

Navigated Shoulder replacements 

Reverse Shoulder Replacements 

In-Clinic outpatient Arthroscopy

Shoulder Injuries 

Rotator cuff problems 

Frozen Shoulder 

Instability 

Sports Injuries 

Arthritis 

OBPI contractures

Nerve blocks AC injuries

Tendon injuries

Acromioclavicular joint dislocations

Sternoclavicular joint

Navigated Shoulder replacements 

Reverse Shoulder Replacements 

Mr von Arx undertook his postgraduate training in Trauma, Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery in Exeter and on the Wessex Training scheme based in Bath, Swindon and Bristol.

Otto was awarded a one year AO Spinal Surgical Fellowship in Brisbane Australia in 2006 completing his spinal surgical training under the supervision of Prof Richard Williams, Dr Rob Labrom & Dr Geoff Askin, additionally holding a research post at the Queensland University of Technology during his tenure.

His training and expertise encompasses the operative and non-operative management of back pain, degenerative lumbar pathology, lumbar disc pathology, spinal stenoses, traumatic &osteoporotic spinal fractures, cervical spine pathology and medico-legal practice. Mr von Arx specialises in the management of back pain in the Elite Athlete and back pain in the Adolescent.

Mr von Arx practices at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS, Circle Bath and the BMI Bath Clinic.

Specialties:

Trauma & Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Medico- Legal Practice, Medical Education.

Special Clinical Interests:

Non operative & Operative Management of the Degenerate Spine
Spinal Surgery & Rehabilitation in the Elite athlete
Minimal Access Spinal Surgery
Complex Spine Reconstruction
Surgical Management of the Osteoporotic Spine incl. Vertebral Augmentation
Spinal Tumour Management

• Non operative management of back pain
• Back pain 
• Management of back pain in elite athletes
• Back pain in the young adolescent athlete

• Non operative & operative management of the degenerate spine 
• Spinal surgery & rehabilitation in the elite athlete
• Minimal access spinal surgery
• Complex spine reconstruction 
• Surgical management of the osteoporotic spine including vertebral augmentation
• Spinal tumour management

Mr Asif Khan is a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon and his private practice is based at The Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital – The Chesterfield. His full-time NHS post is with University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust - Weston Division. His areas of specialism are Foot and Ankle surgery, Trauma Surgery and Knee Arthroplasty. His areas of interest include diabetic foot care, sports injuries, degenerative disease and deformity, arthroscopic surgery and knee replacement.

Mr Khan qualified in Medicine in 2006 from St George’s University of London with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees. He completed Foundation and Core Surgical Training in South East/ East England and completed the Specialist Trauma and Orthopaedic Training rotation in Bristol including a Fellowship in Foot & Ankle, Knee arthroplasty and Trauma Surgery in North Bristol at he Avon Orthopaedic Centre / Major Trauma Centre. He has also attained an MSc in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff University, Wales. In 2018 he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. Mr Khan has so far provided 15 years of uninterrupted service to the NHS.

Mr Khan is Co-Clinical Lead for the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at Weston General Hospital.

In addition, Mr Khan trains junior surgeons and medical students and teaches on the Bristol FRCS Tr & Orth revision course.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Arthroscopy
• Revision Surgery
• Hip Replacement
• Joint Injection
• Ankle Joint Fusion
• Ankle Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement
• Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Knee Injections (Including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP And NStride)
• Knee Ligament Repair
• Knee Replacement
• Osteoarthritis
• Stress Fractures
• Fracture (Broken Bone)
• Ankle Sprain
• Hammer Toes
• Foot Pain
• Foot Sprains
• Arthritis (Knee)
• Knee Cyst
• Knee Pain
• Diabetic Foot Care

Mr Burwell is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Circle Bath, Royal United Hospital Bath and in addition holds an honorary consultant appointment at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath where he runs the specialist hip clinic. He specialises in adult hip reconstruction including primary and revision hip replacement and hip resurfacing.

He graduated from the University of London in 1988 and undertook specialist surgical training in orthopaedics and trauma on the North West Thames Rotation based at the Royal Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He completed his final year of training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore. For further development, he went to the University of South Australia and received advanced adult hip reconstruction as the arthroplasty fellow to Professor Don Howie.

Mr Burwell has developed a large expertise in all forms of adult hip reconstruction and joint replacement including the use of cemented and un-cemented hip replacement implants and modern materials such as metal and ceramic bearings. Mr Burwell continues with a trauma practice at the Royal United Hospital, in particular specialising in surgery for complex fractures of the hip and for fractures around previous hip replacements implants (i.e. peri-prosthetic fractures).

He is highly interested in research and currently involved with a british orthopaedic company in the development of a novel type of hip implant for use in younger and more active patients. With the same company, one of a group of surgeons involved in early clinical trial of a new bearing surface, which will wear less and lead to an increase in the longevity of hip replacements and reduce the need for 're-do' revision surgery.

• Hip replacement surgery

• Hip replacement revision surgery

• Hip resurfacing

• Knee arthroscopy

• Foot bunion removal

• Hip replacement

• Hip resurfacing

• Complex hip fractures

• Primary/revision hip replacement implants (including hip resurfacing, uncemented and cemented hip replacements)

• Bearing surfaced including ceramic, metal and highly cross-linked polyethylene.

• Primary specialist interest in the management of all adolescent, young adult and adult hip conditions including arthritis and hip impingement

Mr Derek Robinson is a Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon at the Royal United Hospital, Bath and Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases following his appointment in 2005. He is particularly interested in forefoot surgery, ankle arthritis, sports injuries and complex trauma. In 2005, he was awarded the European Travelling Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery in 2005 and has trained under leading surgeons in this field throughout the UK, Europe and North America.  Mr Robinson is the Head of Surgery at The Royal United Hospital.

As a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Robinson limits his practice exclusively to dealing with foot and ankle problems. Due to his highly specialised field of interest he is often sent patients with complex problems for a second opinion. He is very passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for all patients.

In his spare time, Mr Robinson enjoys walking his dog and maintaining his small holding and area of woodland. He also enjoys going to the theatre and cinema, reading and eating out.

• Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Sports injuries
• Complex trauma

• Ankle Arthritis
• Lower limb reconstruction
• Ankle ligament repair
• Big toe fusion
• Rheumatoid for reconstruction
• Sub-talar and mid foot fusions
  
• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Ankle Fusion
• Ankle Replacement
• Bunion Surgery
• Sports Injuries
• Toe Deformity Correction
• Ganglion Removal
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
• Ingrowing Toenail Removal

Mr Andrew Chambler is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 14 years experience. He is also the Chairman of Circle Bath Hospital. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, mainly shoulder and elbow joint replacements and tendon problems.

Mr Chambler qualified at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School and received his Masters of Surgery degree in 2000 at the University of London. In addition, Mr. Chambler has received Shoulder and Elbow Fellowships at Oxford, the Mayo Clinic in the USA, and many other places in the UK and Europe.

As a doctor he began the shoulder and elbow service at Yeovil District Hospital. This combined the latest techniques in joint replacement with high quality control to ensure the highest standard.

In 2013 Andrew moved to CircleBath permanently and was appointed its clinical chairman in 2016. He also occasionally provides orthopaedic service at Bahrain’s King Hamad Hospital.

His surgical knowledge includes sports injuries, tendon injuries, and shoulder and elbow replacement. Mr. Chambler also works as faculty for arthroscopic shoulder and elbow courses, peer reviews Journals, and lectures both in the UK and abroad.

In his free time, Andrew likes following sport, skiing, and spending time with his family.

• Shoulder joint replacement surgery
• Shoulder arthroscopic debridement
• Shoulder arthroscopic release
• Rotator cuff repair
• Shoulder stabilisation - Bankart repair
• Elbow replacement
• Elbow arthroscopy
• Elbow ganglion excision
• Ulnar nerve release

• Shoulder and Elbow Arthrsplasty

• Arthroscopic Keyhole Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

• Upper Limb Sports Injuries

Mr Stephen Morris is a Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon with two decades of experience in the management of spinal conditions including cervical, thoracic and lumbar issues. He sees private adult and paediatric patients at the Nuffield Bristol Hospital. 

Mr Morris gained his primary medical degree at the University of Bristol in 2001, after which, he undertook his specialistt orthopaedic training in the Bristol region. He was then awarded spinal fellowships in Brisbane, Australia and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. Upon completion, he was later granted a travelling fellowship with the inaugural British Association of Spine Surgeons in 2013, and also his PGDip in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Bath. 

Upon completion of his fellowships and further education, Mr Morris was appointed as Consultant in Spinal Surgery in 2014, where he has since treated a variety of degenerative spinal conditions including spinal fractures, spinal infection, spinal tumours and spinal deformity. He also regularly participates in the training of future surgeons and doctors.

For further information, please visit www.StephenMorrisSpine.com. 

Mr David Cox is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip, knee and shoulder surgery. He practices at New Hall Hospital , The London Clinic, Nuffield Wessex and Circle Bath Hospitals.

Mr Cox has a special interest in sports injuries and the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Mr Cox uses 3D imaging to tailor knee replacements to each patient. Mr Cox completed his undergraduate training at Charing Cross Hospital and he trained in general surgery at Kings College Hospital. He taught basic sciences and anatomy at Cambridge University. He later specialised in orthopaedics at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London and rotated through Guy’s Hospital, the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Conquest Hospital and St. Thomas’ Hospital. Mr Cox also undertook a travelling knee fellowship in the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, USA.

He is a very experienced orthopaedic surgeon having undertaken more than 4000 knee and hip replacements.

He uses computer navigation , and patient specific implants to improve joint replacement alignment to improve patient outcome. Mr Cox is trained in the  Mako robotic assisted surgery, and undertakes robotic assisted joint replacement.