Mr James Smith
MBBS, MRCS, FRCS (Orth)
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26 years of experience
Kent, ME14 5FT
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6 connections in healthcare
Live bookings available
26 years of experience
Kent, ME14 5FT
(+1 more)
6 connections in healthcare
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About Mr James Smith
Mr. Smith is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in lower limb surgery, with particular expertise in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. With over 10 years of consultant experience, he performs more than 350 joint replacements annually, including complex procedures. Born and raised in East Kent, Mr. Smith graduated from St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, in 2000.
His postgraduate training in specialist Orthopaedics was on the South East Thames rotation, where he gained extensive experience across various Orthopaedic specialties. Mr. Smith successfully completed the MRCS part 1 and 2 in London, followed by the Final FRCS Tr and Orth, also in London, on the first attempt. Further enhancing his skills, he completed fellowships in Calgary, Canada, and at Guy’s Hospital in the UK, focusing on hip and knee surgery. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Orthopaedics from the University of Brighton during his training.
In 2012, Mr. Smith was appointed Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, where he established a lower limb reconstruction service. He introduced enhanced recovery to the trust, resulting in a high volume of procedures with minimal complications. While maintaining a focus on complex surgeries, he transitioned his practice entirely to the independent sector after relinquishing his NHS role. He offers his services to patients from all providers, including NHS patients, using the e-referral service.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Smith provides a specialist Orthopaedic Medicolegal reporting service and remains dedicated to training junior trainees and operating staff. He teaches annually on an Arthroscopy course in association with Canterbury Christchurch University.
Mr. Smith collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent outcomes for his patients, utilising modern techniques such as minimally invasive surgery and enhanced recovery. He performs hip and knee replacements using well-established prostheses, with a focus on long-term results. Working at the Chaucer Hospital, he ensures his patients have access to experienced theatre teams, nurses, and physiotherapists, enhancing the effectiveness of his procedures.
Subspecialties
- Hip Surgery
- Knee Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4725918
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2000
Qualifications
MB BS 2000 University of London
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa
- WPA
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- AXA Health
- Healix Health Services
Fees
New appointment
£220Follow-up appointment
£150
Locations
KIMS Hospital
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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The Chaucer Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)
Nackington Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT4 7AR
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr James Smith shows a friendly and professional manner with patients. He explains medical facts, gives reassurance, and listens to patient concerns. Patients feel confident and at ease with Mr Smith for total knee, hip replacement, and arthroscopy. Feedback praises successful surgery results for knee and hip replacement.
I found Mr James Smith to be very pleasant and very clear in his explaination of what was wrong and what the procedure entailed. He and his team have put me at ease, informing me of the operation and after care required.
Mr James Smith has excellent credentials but is very friendly and approachable. He always answers any questions honestly and has an engaging manner with older patients.
Wonderful news from Mister James yesterday. Healing well and movement much better than I could have possibly have hoped for. A true gentleman, I have felt cared for and understood by him. Especially when I came back for the MUA as an extremely nervous patient. Looking forward to getting my life back thanks to him and his wonderful team.
I made my appointment hoping for interpretation of my knee issues and I was not disappointed. Mr Smith is clear and concise regarding the problem he is looking at. I could not have asked for more.
I was put at ease straight away and informed exactly what was going to happen to get me out of the discomfort I'm suffering , I can't thank Mr Smith enough !
Pleasant manner and discussed the options to help me decide whether to go ahead with the operation. Easy to talk to and reassuring.
Having been referred to Mr Smith's Hip Clinic with what had previously been diagnosed elsewhere as 'boney spurs' giving me severe bone on bone pain, restriction of joint range and unable to undertake my normal sports and exercise, Mr Smith studied my X-rays and quite decisively told me I needed a total hip replacement. The THR was undertaken by Mr Smith on a Friday afternoon and I was discharged the following day to recuperate at home. My follow up appointments with my physio at The Chaucer Hospital were excellent with the exercises clearly explained and demonstrated. My experience with all of those involved, particularly Mr Smith, with my recent hip operation at The Chaucer Hospital has been a very positive one and I'm thrilled to have now been 'signed off' by Mr Smith - I'm pain free and able to get back to my hobbies and sports.
I couldn't fault any of my experience the whole team starting with Mr Smith his anesthetist . nurses. And everyone involved with my operation and after care was absolutely exceptional. Would highly recommend all of it. Thankyou for my new hip .Great being pain free ..
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Mr James Smith's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 163 reviews.
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Mr James Smith speaks English
Where is Mr James Smith located?
Mr James Smith primarily practices at KIMS Hospital, located at Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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Mr James Smith is working Monday (18:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:00), Thursday (09:00 - 12:00, 18:00 - 20:00, 13:30 - 17:00), Friday (13:30 - 17:00)
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