Mr Alastair Dick

Mr. Alastair Dick, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with dual fellowships, specializes in various aspects of hip surgery. He became a part of the London Hip Unit in January 2024. Mr. Dick's focus lies in high-performance hip replacement surgery and hip preservation surgery, with specific expertise in minimally invasive periacetabular osteotomy, hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement, and complex arthroplasty in young patients.

Graduating from Imperial College London with an intercalated BSc in surgery and anaesthesia, Mr. Dick underwent specialized orthopaedic training in the South-East Thames rotation. His training encompassed comprehensive lower limb surgery, including managing pelvic trauma in a major trauma center. He attained his fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2017. Mr. Dick further honed his skills through sub-specialist fellowships in hip arthroplasty in Bournemouth and hip preservation surgery at Guy’s Hospital in London. In 2019, he received the Zimmer Biomet BOTA Travelling Fellowship, enhancing his experience at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Possessing two higher degrees, an MSc in Trauma and Orthopaedics and an MA in Clinical Education, Mr. Dick serves as an honorary Associate Professor at University College London. He is a member of esteemed organizations, including the British Orthopaedic Association, British Hip Society, and ISHA – The Hip Preservation Society. Additionally, he regularly reviews submissions for prestigious journals such as the British Medical Journal, The Bone and Joint Journal, and the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Mr. Dick's NHS practice is located at University College London Hospital, known for being one of the busiest hip preservation units in the country. He also holds the role of Trust lead for hip trauma, implementing data-driven optimization in care for individuals with a fractured hip.