Dr James Bassett

Dr James Bassett is a highly accomplished Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in trauma and reconstructive joint surgery. Dedicated to providing compassionate and patient-centred care, he focuses on helping individuals recover from severe injuries and debilitating joint conditions. His clinical approach is built on delivering personalised treatment plans that aim to restore mobility, alleviate pain, and improve the overall quality of life for his patients.

With a deep interest in complex reconstructive procedures, Dr Bassett has developed specialised expertise in major and complex trauma, pelvic and acetabular surgery, and both primary and revision hip surgery. He is highly skilled in managing challenging cases that require intricate surgical planning and advanced techniques. Whether performing a routine hip replacement or addressing a complex traumatic injury, he is committed to utilising evidence-based practices to achieve the safest and most effective outcomes.

Dr Bassett completed his medical degree (MBChB) at the University of Birmingham in 2009, where he also earned an MSc in Functional and Clinical Anatomy in 2013. He went on to achieve his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in Trauma and Orthopaedics in 2020. After completing his early medical training in the Midlands and specialist training in Bristol, he undertook prestigious fellowship training in arthroplasty and pelvic and acetabular surgery in both the United Kingdom and Australia. He is an active contributor to his field, serving as the Policy Lead for the British Association of Pelvic and Acetabular Surgeons and working as the Registrar Education Lead to support the training of future surgeons.