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Orthopaedic Surgeon
Coventry, CV2 2LQ
Mr Peter Thompson is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising exclusively in knee surgery and sports injuries of the lower limb. His NHS practice is at the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire and his private practice is based in Warwickshire with clinics and operating lists at both the Warwickshire Nuffield Hospital in Leamington Spa and the BMI The Meriden Hospital in Coventry.
Peter graduated from Birmingham Medical School in 1992 and after completing medical and surgical house jobs in Birmingham and Worcester spent 15 months working as a junior doctor in Australia before returning to London to concentrate on surgical training.
After completing the North West Thames specialist orthopaedic and trauma rotation in London, including training at St Mary's Hospital and the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Peter spent a six month fellowship in Australia in 2004 concentrating on knee and sports surgery.
Peter started his consultant post at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire in April 2005 and was Clinical Director of the orthopaedic department from April 2011-15 being responsible for leading the large team of orthopaedic surgeons who work there.
Peter's interests cover all areas of knee surgery from sports injuries to revision knee replacement and he has links with a number of professional sports teams within the UK including premiership rugby.
Peter is dedicated to the surgical training of undergraduate medical students at Warwick University, junior doctors and specialist orthopaedic registrars. He teaches regularly on national and international courses.
Peter is married to Sally who trained as a GP and now runs his private practice. He has two children. Interests outside of work include competing in triathlon events, cycling, running and skiing.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Patella stabilisation surgery
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
Trochleoplasty
Osteotomy surgery
High tibial osteotomy
Distal femoral osteotomy
Meniscal replacement
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
Fresh Osteochondral Allograft
Surgery to delay osteoarthritis and knee replacement
General Medical Council
No. 3613867
MB Chb (Birmingham University)
FRCS (T+O)
Peter is extremely active in surgical training and education and teaches regularly at national and international meetings. He is involved in research to improve the outcome of knee surgery including publications in various orthopaedic journals.
Peter has membership of the following organisations and societies:
GMC
Royal College of Surgeons of England
British Association of Surgery of the Knee
British Patellofemoral Society
Biological Knee Society
International Cartilage Repair Society
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a fantastic colleague to work with. Pete is a very well respected and experienced knee surgeon
Mr Bryan Riemer