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Mr Simon Sturdee

MBChB MRCS MRCSEd FRCS Tr&Orth

Orthopaedic Surgeon

29 years of experience

West Yorkshire, HX5 9EB

(+1 more)

15 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Victoria Deans, Mr Paul Dearden and 3 other professionals

4.95

/5

(223 reviews)

29 years of experience

West Yorkshire, HX5 9EB

(+1 more)

15 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Victoria Deans, Mr Paul Dearden and 3 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Endorsements
Foot Pain
119
4
Arthritis (Foot)
31
3
Achilles Tendon Problems
26
2

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About Mr Simon Sturdee

Mr Simon Sturdee is a Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon currently based at the private practices BMI Huddersfield Hospital, BMI The Highfield Hospital ad Elland Hospital Elland Lane. His current post is Calderdale and Huddersfield Trust. His areas of interest include Sports injuries; Ankle surgery; Foot surgery (Forefoot surgery, mid foot surgery, hind foot surgery); Minimally invasive foot surgery; 1st MTP joint (big toe) replacement surgery; Ankle replacement and Ankle arthroscopy.

Mr Sturdee qualified in Medicine at Leeds University in 1996. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1999 and The Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh in 1999. His basic surgical training was undertaken in Leeds, Harrogate and Bradford working in the specialties of General medicine, Accident and Emergency medicine, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic surgery and Trauma and orthopaedic Surgery.

In addition, Mr Sturdee is interested in research regarding Tendon disorders of foot and ankle, Plantar fasciitis, and Shockwave therapy. He has many professional publications and offers courses to GPs. Locally he has treated professional rugby league players from Huddersfield Giants, Castleford Tigers and Halifax Rugby League Club. He also works closely with physiotherapists, orthotists, podiatrists, anaesthetists, pain specialists, radiologists and nurses to provide a team approach to the patient problem.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
  • Arthroscopy
  • Foot Fractures
  • Chondral Grafting
  • Ankle Fractures
  • Joint Injection
  • Steroid Injection
  • Multiligament Reconstruction
  • Postoperative Rehabilitation
  • Revision Surgery
  • Video Consultation
  • Tendon Repair
  • Ankle Joint Fusion
  • Ankle Replacement
  • Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Correction
  • Bunionectomy
  • Bunionette Deformity Correction
  • Cheilectomy
  • Claw Toe Correction
  • Diabetic Foot Care
  • Excision Of Mortons Neuromas
  • Flatfoot Correction
  • Gait Analysis
  • Hammertoe Correction
  • Mallet Toe Correction
  • Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Partial Nail Removal
  • Plantar Fascia Release Surgery
  • External Fixation Devices
  • Fracture Fixation Surgery
  • Bone spurs
  • Fracture (Broken Bone)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stress Fractures
  • Corns
  • Heel bumps
  • Achilles Tendon Problems
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Arthritis (Ankle)
  • Arthritis (Foot)
  • Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
  • Claw Toes
  • Mallet Toes
  • Neuromas
  • Foot Pain
  • Foot Sprains
  • Hallux Limitus Or Hallus Rigidus
  • Hammer Toes
  • Turf toes
  • Peroneal Tendinopathy
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Subspecialties

  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Sports Injury
  • Trauma Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(315)
Endorsements
(103)

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Foot Pain
119
4
Arthritis (Foot)
31
3
Achilles Tendon Problems
26
2
Bunionectomy
14
1
Plantar Fasciitis
12
2
Tendon Repair
9
2
Hammer Toes
9
2
Arthritis (Ankle)
10
1
Ankle Fractures
4
7
Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Correction
6
4
Ankle Joint Fusion
6
4
Ankle Sprain
6
2
Hallux Limitus or Hallux Rigidus
7
1
Neuromas
8
Hammertoe Correction
4
3
Foot Fractures
4
3
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
7
Bone Spurs
6
Excision of Mortons Neuromas
1
4
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
2
3
Sports Injuries
1
3
Arthroscopy
2
2
Flatfoot Correction
4
Bunionette Deformity Correction
1
3
Ankle Replacement
4
Heel Bumps
3
1
Cheilectomy
1
3
Fracture Fixation Surgery
1
2
Ankle Arthroscopy
1
2
Morton's Neuroma
1
2
Video Consultation
2
Bunion Surgery
1
1
Foot and Ankle Surgery
1
1
Osteoarthritis
1
1
Mallet Toe Correction
2
Claw Toe Correction
2
Fracture (Broken Bone)
2
Foot Sprains
2
Steroid Injection
2
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
1
1
Cartiva Implant (Big Toe Joint Replacement)
2
Chondral Grafting
1
Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis)
1
Shin Splints
1
Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
1
Fungal Infection
1
Plantar Fascia Release Surgery
1
Partial Nail Removal
1
Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)
1
Tibia Fractures
1
Stress Fractures
1
Peroneal Tendinopathy
1
Claw Toes
1
Trauma
1
Mallet Toes
1
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Big Toe Fusion Surgery
1
Osteotomy
1
Ankle Tendonitis
1
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
1
Ankle Pain
1
Corns
Diabetic Foot Care
External Fixation Devices
Gait Analysis
Joint Injection
Multiligament Reconstruction
Postoperative Rehabilitation
Revision Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4314619

British Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons

No. 16434

Royal College of Surgeons

No. 9016664


Education

University of Leeds

Medicine

Graduated 1996


Qualifications

Education

  • FRCS (Tr&Orth) Royal College of Surgeons of England (2005)
  • MRCSEd Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (1999)
  • MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of England (1999)
  • MB ChB Leeds University Medical School (1996)

Membership

  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • Royal College of Surgeons England
  • British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
  • European Foot and Ankle Society

Languages spoken

  • English

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £260
  • Follow-up appointment: £165

Insurers

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

Location

All locations for Mr Simon Sturdee

Spire Elland Hospital

4.89

(744)

Elland Lane Elland, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HX5 9EB

4.88

(400)

Birkby Hall Road,Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HD2 2BL

Video consultation

Video Consultation

0

(0)

Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Simon Sturdee consistently demonstrates a friendly, professional, and clear approach, ensuring patients feel listened to and understood during consultations. He excels in providing thorough diagnoses and explaining treatment options, which range from conservative measures like injections to complex orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery such as fusion surgery and achilles tendon repair. Patients report feeling confident in his expertise, valuing the detailed guidance on next steps and recovery. Mr Sturdee's specialism clearly addresses the widespread patient concerns associated with various forms of foot pain.

5.0
verified patient
18 Mar 2026

I was straight in to see the consultant and he explained the whole scale of my foot problem. Had X-rays which did wait a while but the machine was playing up. Overall a great appointment.

5.0
verified patient
13 Mar 2026

Clear informative understanding pleasant and very helpful

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16 Mar 2026
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5.0
verified patient
01 Mar 2026

Excellent feedback in all respects.

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16 Mar 2026
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5.0
verified patient
18 Feb 2026

Very pleased

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23 Feb 2026
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5.0
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14 Feb 2026

Informative & clear; lovely environment- very calm and friendly staff throughout

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16 Feb 2026
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5.0
verified patient
13 Feb 2026

Friendly reception, quick punctual service, great assessment, for an X-ray straight away after seeing the specialist and free coffee, wooo!

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5.0
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11 Feb 2026

Excellent service, advice and guidance, as always.

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16 Feb 2026
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5.0
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11 Feb 2026

Mr Sturdee explained procedure required clearly

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16 Feb 2026
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5.0
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11 Feb 2026

Mr Sturdee was well prepared with my previous medical history and quickly assessed my issue and suggested the next steps to progress the investigation.

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16 Feb 2026
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5.0
verified patient
10 Feb 2026

I was seen promptly and Mr Sturdee was friendly, professional and explained the diagnosis and the treatment options.

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Endorsements

Mr Sturdee is a very experienced and professional foot and ankle specialist. Excellent surgeon.

13 Oct 2025
Endorsed for
Ankle Fractures
Excision of Mortons Neuromas

Miss Victoria Deans

Miss Victoria Deans

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

Simon is an inspirational trainer and is an excellent surgeon.

04 Jun 2025
Endorsed for
Ankle Fractures
Ankle Fractures
Excision of Mortons Neuromas

Mr Paul Dearden

Mr Paul Dearden

Orthopaedic Surgeon
I have looked after their patients

Mr Sturdee is a highly skilled and very experienced Foot and Ankle Surgeon who has a methodical approach to patient management. He is a caring doctor with excellent communication skills and is held in high regard by his colleagues. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Sturdee to treat my friends and family.

28 May 2021
Endorsed for
Ankle Fractures
Orthopaedic Surgery
Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Correction

Mr Michael Mokawem

Mr Michael Mokawem

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

Simon is an excellent and thoughtful surgeon. He takes time to assess problems and communicates the possible options for treatment very effectively.

03 Sep 2020
Endorsed for
Ankle Fractures
Orthopaedic Surgery
Ankle Replacement

Mr Mark Farndon

Mr Mark Farndon

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Simon Sturdee's reviews like?

Mr Simon Sturdee's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 223 reviews.

What languages does Mr Simon Sturdee speak?

Mr Simon Sturdee speaks English

Where is Mr Simon Sturdee located?

Mr Simon Sturdee primarily practices at Spire Elland Hospital, located at Elland Lane Elland, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HX5 9EB
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What are Mr Simon Sturdee working hours?

Mr Simon Sturdee is working Monday (09:00 - 10:00, 18:00 - 21:00), Tuesday (17:30 - 20:30, 16:30 - 17:30, 18:00 - 21:00), Wednesday (18:00 - 21:00), Thursday (18:00 - 21:00), Friday (08:00 - 13:00)

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