Mr James Ritchie
MBBS, BSc (Hons), FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Live bookings available
30 years of experience
Kent, ME14 5FT
(+4 more)
8 connections in healthcare
Live bookings available
30 years of experience
Kent, ME14 5FT
(+4 more)
8 connections in healthcare
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About Mr James Ritchie
Mr James Ritchie is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Foot and Ankle Surgery in children and adults. He currently sees private patients at KIMS Hospital, Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre. An acknowledged expert in the treatment of foot and ankle problems from foot pain and bunions to ankle arthritis and sports injuries, Mr Ritchie is frequently invited to lecture at international courses and conferences. He is a senior Council member and Executive Officer of the European Foot and Ankle Society.
Mr Ritchie completed his medical degree at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London in 1995 with an intercalated Bachelor's degree in History of Medicine from University College London. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1999 and later undertook a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the world-renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore. He became a Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2004.
In 2005, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and went on to lead the development of foot and ankle surgery in the area including setting up the only multidisciplinary Charcot diabetic foot and ankle clinic in Kent.
Mr Ritchie specialises in all aspects of foot and ankle problems in children and adults, from foot pain and ingrowing toenails, through sports injuries and fractures to total ankle replacement. He utilises the most up to date surgical techniques to optimise outcomes and recovery times for his patients.
Alongside his clinical practice, he holds professional memberships with the British Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Society, the European Foot and Ankle Society, the British Orthopaedic Association and the Orthopaedics Expert Working Group for NHS England.
Mr. Ritchie has expertise in the following areas:
- Taylor Spatial Frame
- Ilizarov Frame
- Gastrocnemius release
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Shockwave Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Keyhole Bunion Surgery
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
- Multi ligament Reconstruction
- Postoperative Rehabilitation
- Revision Surgery Steroid Injection Tendon Repair
- Achilles Tendon Problems
- Ankle Sprain
- Arthritis (Ankle)
- Arthritis (Foot)
- Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
- Claw Toes Corns
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Foot Pain
- Foot Sprains
- Hallux Limitus
- Hallux Rigidus
- Hammer Toes Heel
- Bumps Mallet Toes
- Neuromas Peroneal Tendinopathy
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)
Subspecialties
- Sports Injury
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4231105
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1995
Qualifications
BSc History of Medicine - University College London, UK in 1993
MBBS - Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital, UK in 1995
MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK in 1999
FRCS (Tr & Orth) - Royal College of Surgeons, UK in 2004
Professional Memberships:
- Member of the British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society sitting on the Scientific Committee
- Member of the European Foot and Ankle Society
- Member of British Orthopaedic association
- Member of Orthopaedic Expert Working Group for NHS England
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £225
- Follow-up appointment: £150
Insurers
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- The Exeter
- General and Medical
- Vitality
- Healix Health Services
- Aviva Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- WPA
- Saga Health Insurance
Location
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Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
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Pantiles House, 2 Nevill Street, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 5TT
Reviews
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Mr James Ritchie is professional during patient interactions. He gives clear, thorough explanations for conditions and all treatment options, helping patients feel listened to and comfortable. His care includes effective surgery for procedures like hammer toe correction and bunion operations, with good post-operative advice. Patient feedback reveals common themes of foot pain, foot and ankle surgery, bunion correction, and foot arthritis.
Professional, put me at ease, thorough, re-assuring, listens to questions and gives good explanations pitched at the right level. Seen for foot fractures, bone bruising and wounds following an accident. I'm grateful Mr Ritchie told me at the outset that the main wound would take a long time to heal (it did) and his patience with the wound helped. The nurses were kind too. Mr Ritchie's secretaries were helpful with arranging follow ups for the wound treatment. The wound now looks a lot better than I expected. Thank you!
Mr Richie couldn’t have been more helpful he made me feel at ease throughout my treatment and I couldn’t have asked for better treatment
Mr. Ritchie explained everything very well and the three procedures all went very well and he has helped me considerably.
Excellent attentive service, from start to finish, with a pleasant, friendly manner.
Before I had the ankle fusion operation, I could not walk on my right leg because of the pain in my ankle. This was because many years before I had broken my ankle in a riding accident. I did not know that I had broken it although I did go over on it a large number of times over on it during the years but I was able to play tennis and golf. Eventually, it caught up with me and I got arthritis in my ankle. I put up with it for about two years and in the end I could hardly walk without a crutch. With Mr Ritchie's advice, I decided to have an ankle fusion operation. It has transformed my life - I have been able to walk, take my dogs for walks and drive and that is after only four months and it is getting better and better - I hardly limp at all. I thoroughly recommend following Mr Ritchie's advice for which I am very grateful.
Straight forward in his approach and advice. And it would seem the quality of his work is excellent.
Great experience. Mr Ritchie is always very and patient with my son. He always takes the time to answer his questions and explain everything clearly. We really appreciate his support.
Very capable and kind . Always pleasant even when ridiculously busy . Reassuring
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Mr James Ritchie's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 200 reviews.
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Mr James Ritchie speaks English
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Mr James Ritchie primarily practices at KIMS Hospital, located at Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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