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Mr Richard Freeman

MB BS, BSc (Hons), MSc, FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Live bookings available

21 years of experience

Horley, RH6 0BB

(+5 more)

15 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Rhiannon Bray, Mr James Nicholl and 2 other professionals

4.96

/5

(8 reviews)

Live bookings available

21 years of experience

Horley, RH6 0BB

(+5 more)

15 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Rhiannon Bray, Mr James Nicholl and 2 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Foot Pain
3
1
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
2
1
Achilles Tendon Problems
2
1

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About Mr Richard Freeman

Mr Richard Freeman is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, with particular expertise in minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques. His practice covers a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including bunions, arthritis, deformities, sports injuries and complex trauma.

Following his medical training in London, Mr Freeman undertook orthopaedic training in the South East before completing specialist fellowships in foot and ankle surgery and trauma. His foot and ankle fellowship provided advanced training in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery and involved treating elite athletes, including Premiership football and rugby players and Olympic athletes. He subsequently developed further experience in complex lower-limb trauma through a fellowship at a Major Trauma Centre.

Minimally invasive surgery is a particular focus of Mr Freeman's work, and he uses keyhole techniques across a broad range of foot and ankle procedures, including bunion and deformity correction, fusion surgery and arthroscopy. His expertise in these techniques has also led to teaching and lecturing roles in the UK and internationally.


Subspecialties

  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Knee Surgery
  • Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sports Injury
  • Trauma Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(14)
Skill Endorsements
(46)

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Foot Pain
3
1
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
2
1
Achilles Tendon Problems
2
1
Ankle Arthroscopy
2
1
Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
2
Ankle Joint Fusion
1
1
Bunion Correction Surgery (Bunionectomy)
1
Football Injury
1
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
1
Ankle Sprain (Ligament Injury)
1
Corns
1
Arthroscopy
1
Plantar Fasciitis
1
Osteoarthritis
1
Tendon Repair
1
Plantar Fascia Release Surgery
1
Partial Nail Removal
1
Joint Injection
1
Mallet Toe Correction
1
Excision of Mortons Neuromas
1
Claw Toe Correction
1
Bunionette Deformity Correction
1
Ankle Replacement
1
Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)
1
Peroneal Tendinopathy
1
Hallux Limitus or Hallux Rigidus
1
Heel Bumps
1
Fracture (Broken Bone)
1
Foot Sprains
1
Claw Toes
1
Bone Spurs
1
Cheilectomy
1
Hammer Toes
1
Arthritis (Foot)
1
Arthritis (Ankle)
1
Ankle Fractures
1
Diabetic Foot Care
1
Neuromas
1
Steroid Injection
1
Mallet Toes
1
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
1
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Big Toe Fusion Surgery
1
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
1
Morton's Neuroma
1
Ankle Tendonitis
1
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
1
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
1
Intramedullary Nailing
1
Cartiva Implant (Big Toe Joint Replacement)
Chondral Grafting
Diabetic Ulcers
External Fixation Devices
Femur Fracture
Flat Feet
Flatfoot Correction
Foot Drop
Foot Fractures
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fracture Fixation Surgery
Gait Analysis
Hammertoe Correction
Joint Replacement
Knee Fractures
Orthobiologics
Osteomyelitis (Lower Limb)
Osteotomy
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
Revision Surgery
Sports Injuries
Stress Fractures
Tendon Injuries
Tibia Fractures
Toe Fractures
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Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6117327


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 2005


Qualifications

FRCS (Tr. & Orth.), Royal College of Surgeons of England

MSc, Brighton & Sussex Medical School

MB BS, Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ Medical School, 2005

BSc (Hons), Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ Medical School, 2005


Publications

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

01 / 10 / 2019

Postoperative weightbearing following ankle arthrodesis: a systematic review - PubMed

Published in The Bone and Joint Journal

18 / 03 / 2016

Meta-analysis and suggested guidelines for prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in foot and ankle surgery

Published in Knee Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy Journal

13 / 11 / 2014

Plantaris excision in the treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy in elite athletes

Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • General and Medical
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Aetna
  • The PHC
  • Bupa Global

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £175
*May vary on location

Locations

Spire Gatwick Park Hospital

Povey Cross Road, Horley, United Kingdom, RH6 0BB

4.89(530 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL

4.84(300 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital

Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, RH16 1UD

4.87(216 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Wells Health Fordcombe Hospital

Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD

4.89(170 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The Wells Suite

Tonbridge Road Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4QJ

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre

Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, RH16 4EY

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Foot Pain
3
1
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
2
1
Achilles Tendon Problems
2
1

Contact

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Reviews

5
verified patient
19 Aug 2026

Mr Freeman was really helpful and gave good advice about rehab and recovery.

5
verified patient
19 Aug 2026

Me Freeman was pleasant and helpful in explaining my upcoming g surgery. He gave concise informatics instruction on post surgery recovery & what to expect and generally alleviate concerns.

5
verified patient
13 Aug 2026

Quick and efficient. All queries answered

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
12 Aug 2026

Mr. Freeman was very clear about what he thought the problem was although he said he needed to see the scan results first. I felt very confident with his psychosis and wish I’d seen him three years ago when I had a foot operation on the other foot! Looking forward to seeing him for my follow-up and I know I’ll be in good hands

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
11 Aug 2026

Mr Freeman was very friendly and very clear and concise with his explanation of what to expect during my procedure

4.67
verified patient
11 Aug 2026

Very good. The reason for only 4 out of 5 is that 15 minutes can be a bit short for the appointment. I come away thinking of things that I didn’t ask.

Reply from Richard Freeman
19 Aug 2026
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Many thanks for your kind review and helpful feedback. We are always happy for patients to contact us after a consultation if they have any queries (office@richardfreeman.co.uk), and we will do our best to answer these for you.

5
verified patient
11 Aug 2026

Mr Freeman is an excellent consultant. Incredible knowledge, kind and courteous. He operated on my ankle and even in a short time, it’s made a significant improvement in my quality of life. Highly recommend Mr Freeman.

5
verified patient
11 Aug 2026

Very open and clear about the research/evidence base for the surgery.

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Skill Endorsements

Having trained alongside Mr Freeman, I know him to be an exceptionally skilled and dedicated surgeon. He is professional, approachable and deeply committed to achieving the best outcomes for his patients, whilst providing compassionate and reassuring care. A highly valued colleague whom I would recommend without hesitation.

15 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Intramedullary Nailing

Miss Rhiannon Bray

Miss Rhiannon Bray

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
I have referred patients to them

25 Jun 2024
Endorsed for
Knee Surgery
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Mr James Nicholl

Mr James Nicholl

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

07 May 2024
Endorsed for
Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
Football Injury

Mr Barry Rose

Mr Barry Rose

Orthopaedic Surgeon
We trained together

Richard is an expert in the management of foot and ankle surgery and injury amazement. I would highly recommend him asa surgeon

07 May 2021
Endorsed for
Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Ankle Joint Fusion

Mr Mark Edmondson

Mr Mark Edmondson

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague
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FAQ

What are Mr Richard Freeman's reviews like?

Mr Richard Freeman's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 8 reviews.

What languages does Mr Richard Freeman speak?

Mr Richard Freeman speaks English

Where is Mr Richard Freeman located?

Mr Richard Freeman primarily practices at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, located at Povey Cross Road, Horley, United Kingdom, RH6 0BB
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