Orthopaedic Surgeon
Kent, ME14 5FT
Mr James Ritchie is a Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon specialising in Foot and Ankle Surgery. He currently sees private patients at KIMS Hospital, Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre.
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.
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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
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68 reviews
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Nice and friendly explains everything clearly
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I found mr Ritchie very professional Always explo things clearly and always reassuring
5
He was very professional. I would recommend him to anyone
5
A very welcoming and professional consultant. Explains things well with clarity
5
Very professional and friendly, explained everything really well from the initial appointment and continues to do so. Even though he must see a lot of people throughout his clinic, he treats you respectfully.
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Mr Ritchie was very professional and understanding to HW.
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Helpful and informative
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Explained my procedure clearly and was very quick on it, appreciated it greatly.
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Me Ritchie has a lovely manner and was very clear and reassuring when explaining all the options for my care.
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Comes across in a very good way. Tells you the fact and what you need to do.
What are Mr James Ritchie's reviews like?
Mr James Ritchie's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 68 reviews
What languages does Mr James Ritchie speak?
Mr James Ritchie speaks English
Where is Mr James Ritchie located?
Mr James Ritchie primarily practices at KIMS Hospital, located at Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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