Mr James Young
MBBS B.Sc. (Hons) MRCS FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)
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25 years of experience
Kent, ME14 5FT
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26 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Andrew Skyrme, Mr Gordan Grahovac
Live bookings available
25 years of experience
Kent, ME14 5FT
(+1 more)
26 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Andrew Skyrme, Mr Gordan Grahovac
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About Mr James Young
Mr James Young is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee problems. He works within the NHS at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals NHS Trust and holds private consultations at KIMS Hospital in Maidstone as well as The Nuffield Tunbridge Wells Hospital. Mr Young has a specialist interest in sporting knee injuries including ligament injury, cartilage injury and meniscus damage as well as joint arthritis pain and knee replacement.
He is a high volume knee surgeon offering the following treatments:
- ACL reconstruction
- Multiple knee ligament reconstructions (including the MCL, LCL and PCL).
- Knee arthroscopy including Meniscus repair, Cartilage repair and stabilisation techniques.
- Knee Osteotomy (realignment procedures).
- Patella (Kneecap) problems including painful arthritis and dislocation.
- Knee replacement including tailored partial and full knee replacement.
- Robotically-assisted Knee Replacement for painful arthritis.
Mr Young trained in London, working at world-renowned teaching hospitals that include The Royal Free Hospital, St Georges Hospital, St. Barts & The Royal London Hospitals, Guys & St. Thomas's Hospitals and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. He remained in London for his Orthopaedic training through the revered Southwest Thames programme, gaining his CCT in 2014.
James was then awarded two prestigious fellowships in Australia: The first in Brisbane including cutting edge techniques and the use of robotic knee replacement surgery under Mr Bill Donnely and Mr Hugh English. The second year focussed on ligament reconstruction, cartilage & meniscus repair, and joint preservation under the tutelage of the world-renowned sports knee surgeon Dr Peter Myers, surgeon to many of Australia's professional sports stars (Australian Wallabies, Queensland Reds, Brisbane Broncos but to name a few).
Mr Young joined Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone Hospitals in 2016 as a consultant in trauma and orthopaedic surgery, specialising in knee surgery. He is a member of The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK); The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) and The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
James believes in treating every patient with compassion and respect, taking each case as an individual problem that requires a tailored approach. His goal is to use his extensive specialist training to bring world class Orthopaedic Knee surgery to all of his patients.
Subspecialties
- Knee Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Sports Injury
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4744708
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2000
Qualifications
MB BS 2000 University of London
Professional Memberships:
The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
The British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- The Exeter
- General and Medical
- WPA
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Cigna
- Bupa
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Vitality
- Saga Health Insurance
- Healix Health Services
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
Fees
New appointment
£325Follow-up appointment
£200
Locations
KIMS Hospital
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr James Young is professional, reassuring, and approachable, offering clear explanations during patient visits. Patients praise his expert handling of knee conditions, including arthroscopy, partial meniscectomy, and both partial and total knee replacements, which leads to excellent recovery. He ensures patients feel informed and well cared for from their first assessment to post-operative support, aided by his supportive team. Patient feedback highlights his skill in partial knee replacement, meniscus repair, and total knee replacement as frequent themes.
The whole process was smooth, quick, and efficient. The operation a complete success, it has given me my life back. Thank you James. would highly recommend.
I have very pleased with the outcome following my knee surgery and the care and support from all the team and staff at the hospital.
I am. dry pleased with my recent visit and overall stay at Kim’s. I trust Mr Young and his secretary and feel comfortable in their hands.
Mr Young made it very clear to me on just what was going to happen. Everything went to plan, but the pain was a little worse than I had expected. But on the subject of pain, this was my first major surgery, so I didn't know what to expect
10 out of 10, Amazing experience was well looked after. Thankyou
Mr Young explained procedure and aftercare very well. I felt confident in his care. I was put at ease on the day by his anaesthetist personality. I saw Mr Young after six weeks and he seems satisfied with my progress and signed me off. It’s nine weeks now, knee still swollen and constant ache at the moment. The Physio is quite happy with progress. The only thing I would have liked is a further follow up appointment in six months/ a year With Mr Young to assess the final condition of my knee.
Mr Young treats you like an adult. His explanations are fulsome but in simple terms so that they are understood by a lay person. He uses diagrams and models to explain and also gives you an idea of expectations from the surgery. I could not fault the treatment
Having met Mr Young some time ago for an unrelated knee injury I had no hesitation in asking him to investigate exercise driven pain in my left knee. As previously, I received first class treatment from Mr Young and his team. An initial appointment was easy to arrange and follow up scans revealed a torn meniscus. From that first appointment, the follow up scans and then the diagnosis and discussion on potential solutions Mr Young consistently delivered details, advice and treatment options in a professional, comprehensive and understanding way. Taking into account my active lifestyle I opted for Mr Young to perform an arthroscopy and partial meniscectomy. The procedure went extremely well and 6 weeks after the operation, in line with Mr Young’s pre-op expectations, I have already returned to my Hyrox gym training regime. I am delighted with the treatment programme and outcome.
Knowledgable, professional and helped me fully understand what was going to happen every step of the way.
Skill Endorsements
EXCELLENT CLINICIAN
14 Oct 2025
Mr Andrew Skyrme
Orthopaedic SurgeonKnee specialist with special interest in complex knee pathology. Highly recommended.
19 Apr 2025
Mr Gordan Grahovac
NeurosurgeonFAQ
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Mr James Young's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 102 reviews.
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Mr James Young speaks English
Where is Mr James Young located?
Mr James Young primarily practices at KIMS Hospital, located at Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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Mr James Young is working Thursday (08:00 - 13:00, 08:30 - 12:30), Friday (08:30 - 12:00, 08:30 - 13:00)
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