Mr Ben Waterson
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Exeter, EX2 4UG
Verified profile
18 years of experience
Verified profile
18 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
26 recommendations for:
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17 Apr 2023
Ben Waterson is a highly accomplished and well respected Knee surgeon. He is part of the...
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Mr Ben Waterson is a consultant knee surgeon based in Exeter since 2018. He graduated with an MBChB from Edinburgh University in 2005 and undertook specialist training in orthopaedic surgery in Edinburgh.
On completion of his training, he was awarded a one year fellowship at the world renowned adult lower limb reconstruction centre at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. In Canada, he trained intensively and conducted research in modern and cutting edge techniques in knee and joint replacement surgery.
Mr Waterson is keenly involved with research in the field of knee replacement surgery and has authored numerous research papers, review articles and book chapters and has lectured throughout the UK and Europe. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer with the University of Exeter. He was awarded a Medical Doctorate (MD) from Edinburgh University in 2018 for his research in the field of knee surgery.
He specialises specifically in knee problems focusing on degenerative joint disease requiring total and uni-compartmental knee replacements as well as revision knee replacement surgery.
Ben lives in Exeter with his wife and two children. He is an enthusiast at a number of sports and was previously a junior international hockey player.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement (15%)
- Knee Pain (15%)
- Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery (12%)
- Total Knee Replacement (12%)
- Arthritis (Knee) (12%)
- Others (35%)
Subspecialties
- Knee Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Knee Pain
- Arthritis (Knee)
- Osteoarthritis
- Femur Fractures
- Fracture (Broken Bone)
- Knee Cyst
- Knee Fractures
- Tibia Fractures
- Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Arthroscopy
- Fracture Fixation Surgery
- Joint Injection
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Patellofemoral Joint Replacement
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6120399
Qualifications
MBChB University of Edinburgh 2005
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons 2007
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2016
MD University of Edinburgh 2018
languages spoken
- English
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Healix
- Bupa
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Wonford Rd, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX2 4UG
Wonford Rd, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX2 4UG
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11 reviews
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Nothing to feel uncomfortable about.
5
Mr Waterson was very calm and assured whenever I saw him and was more than happy to explain any questions I had. I was very impressed by the fact that he came to see me several times while I was in hospital to check I was OK.
5
I found Mr Waterson to be very polite, clear in his explanation of my procedures and caring in his approach to the job.
5
Helpful and thorough at all times. Mr Waterson explained things in layman’s language, and I had total confidence in him.
4
Really nice chap who gave a detailed overview of process,the pro's and cons and after care expectations.
5
Mr Waterson was very pleasant and gave good explanation and answered any queries clearly.
5
Excellent.
5
I Found him to be friendly and informative. He also comes across as very trustworthy
4.5
Very professional and personable giving me confidence in what was being explained.
5
I found Mr Ben Waterson able to analyse my details exceedingly well and then discussed the problem thoroughly and gave a realistic assessment of my way forward. He is very pleasant man with a kind, caring manner . Excellent
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Ben Waterson is a highly accomplished and well respected Knee surgeon. He is part of the Exeter Knee unit which has an international reputation for excellence and reports incredible outcomes in the National Joint Registry. Mr Waterson specialises in degenerative conditions of the knee specifically but not limited to Primary knee replacement, uni-condylar knee replacement and revision knee replacement. He is a very personable and professional individual and I would have no hesitation to recommend Mr Waterson to anyone seeking help for their painful knee.
17 Apr 2023Mr Oliver Dean Stone
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What are Mr Ben Waterson's reviews like?
Mr Ben Waterson's overall patient rating is 4.88 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 11 reviews
What languages does Mr Ben Waterson speak?
Mr Ben Waterson speaks English
Where is Mr Ben Waterson located?
Mr Ben Waterson primarily practices at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, located at Wonford Rd, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX2 4UG
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What are Mr Ben Waterson working hours?
Mr Ben Waterson is working Wednesday (09:00 - 13:00)
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