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Mr Koldo Azurza

Mr Koldo Azurza

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Wirral, CH61 1AU

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33 years of experience

Verified profile

33 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

22 patient reviews2 professional endorsements
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

43 recommendations for:

Hip Replacement(12)
Knee Surgery(6)
Knee Replacement(4)
Other(21)

Recent patient review

13 Jan 2024

Mr Azurza explained everything well and made me feel at ease. He was also very pleasant...

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About

Mr Koldo Azurza is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in North Wales, with many years of experience in performing hip and knee replacements. He sees private patients at the Spire Yale Hospital in Wrexham, the Spire Abergele Consulting rooms and the Spire Murrayfield in The Wirral.

Mr Azurza gained his medical degree at The University of The Basque Country, after which he came to the UK to undertake his postgraduate House Officer role, and later his Surgical Senior House Officer which included his Basic Surgical Rotation. During this postgraduate training, Mr Azurza found his passion for orthopaedic surgery and made the decision to specialise. He gained fellowship with the The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1999 and trained at the renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore before being appointed Consultant in 2008.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Hip Replacement (28%)
  • Knee Surgery (14%)
  • Knee Replacement (9%)
  • Arthritis (Hip) (7%)
  • Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride) (7%)
  • Others (35%)

Subspecialties
  • Knee Surgery
  • Hip Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Arthritis (Hip)
  • Arthritis (Knee)
  • Hip and Groin Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Bursitis (Hip)
  • Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
  • Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3579745


Qualifications

Education:

FEBOT Fellow European Board Orthopaedic & Trauma 2008

FRCSEd (Tr & Orth) Royal Surgical Intercollegiate Qualification 2005

FRCS Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 1999

LMS (Licenciate in Medicine & Surgery) University of The Basque Country 1992

Memberships:

The British Orthopaedic Association

The British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery


languages spoken
  • English
  • Basque
  • Spanish
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £205
  • Follow-up appointment: £95

insurers
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Bupa
  • The Exeter
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Benenden

Location

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Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral

4.94
(114)
Holmwood Drive Heswall, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH61 1AU
Holmwood Drive Heswall, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH61 1AU
Monday
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Friday
13:00 - 19:00
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4.9
(79)
Wrexham Technology Park, Croenewydd Rd, Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom, LL13 7YP
Wrexham Technology Park, Croenewydd Rd, Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom, LL13 7YP
Monday
09:00 - 11:00
Tuesday
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Friday
09:00 - 11:00
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Priory House, North Wales Business Park, Conwy,Wales, United Kingdom, LL22 8LJ
Priory House, North Wales Business Park, Conwy,Wales, United Kingdom, LL22 8LJ
Monday
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
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Friday
09:00 - 11:00
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Reviews

All reviews(22)
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Hip Replacement (11)
Knee Surgery (5)
Knee Replacement (4)
Arthritis (Hip) (3)
Knee Pain (3)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

22 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Azurza explained everything well and made me feel at ease. He was also very pleasant and humorous.

13 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hip Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Azurza explained everything perfectly well. Operation was a success with no pain now and walking 100% better

09 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Made everything so easy to understand explained everything Fantastic bedside manner Wonderful man wish every doctor was the same Well done Mr Azurza

05 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Total Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Experience was excellent, felt at ease

04 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hip Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found Mr Azurza to be a very approachable and pleasant doctor. I felt well informed on the benefits/risks of having treatment. Very helpful nice manner.

01 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hip Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professional, curteous, explained my knee problems and the necessary procedure to rectify the problems.

27 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arthritis (Knee)
Knee Surgery
Knee Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

After speaking to Mr. Azurza I felt positive about my forthcoming operation. I was treated kindly and everything was explained professionally.

22 May 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hip Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional friendly and explained everything so could understand the problem

20 May 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sports Injuries

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Took his time to explain fully my condition and gave advice of how to cope with it

18 May 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain
Knee Surgery
Arthritis (Knee)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

It is rare to find a medical profession who seems to have endless time for his patients From my first to final consultation I cannot fault Mr Azurza . In regards to my hip replacement, Mr Azurza explained the procedure thoroughly, including the risks ,and the operation was a complete success, after six weeks I am walking pain free without walking aids

17 May 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hip Surgery
Hip Arthroplasty
Hip Replacement
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Hip Replacement (1)
Knee Surgery (1)
Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride) (1)
Orthopaedic Surgery (1)

2 endorsements

Very hard working, and passionate clinician who goes the extra mile for his patients. Cares deeply about those under his care. A great colleague and professional

31 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Knee Surgery
Bone Tumour Surgery

Mr Edwin Prashanth Jesudason

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Mr Azurza is a highly professional, knowledgeable, and skilled orthopaedic surgeon. He upholds a wholistic approach when treating his patients. I highly recommend him

23 Feb 2023
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
Hip Replacement

Mr Juan Agustin Soler Fernandez

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Koldo Azurza's reviews like?

Mr Koldo Azurza's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 22 reviews

What languages does Mr Koldo Azurza speak?

Mr Koldo Azurza speaks English, Basque and Spanish

Where is Mr Koldo Azurza located?

Mr Koldo Azurza primarily practices at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral, located at Holmwood Drive Heswall, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH61 1AU
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What are Mr Koldo Azurza working hours?

Mr Koldo Azurza is working Monday (09:00 - 11:00, 14:00 - 18:00), Friday (13:00 - 19:00, 09:00 - 11:00, 09:00 - 11:00)

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