Mr James Bliss
Orthopaedic Surgeon
London, SE1 2PR
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33 years of experience
Verified profile
33 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
78 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
06 Jan 2022
James is an amazing person and a great consultant orthopaedic surgeon. We have been working...
Mr Bahram Fakouri
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After graduating with medical honours from The University of London in 1990 and gaining the general FRCS in 1995, Mr Bliss underwent specialist orthopaedic and trauma surgery training. Mr Bliss' advanced orthopaedic training was based at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.
Mr Bliss completed his training in Orthopaedics and Trauma in 2000, obtaining the prestigiuos Walter Mercer Gold Medal award. Mr Bliss subsequently spent a year in sub-specialist fellowship training at The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. During this time, Mr Bliss focused exclusively on knee surgery.
He was appointed as a consultant to Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London in 2002, with his elective surgical practice being exclusively knee surgery. He is still actively involved in training surgeons in complex knee surgery and is a senior Inter-Collegiate Examiner for the FRCS exam in Orthopaedics - the final examination before trainee surgeons become consultants.
In his practice, Mr Bliss manages all aspects that relate to knee injuries, with a particular experience and depth of knowledge in complex ligament reconstruction, joint preservation (osteotomy and mensical transplant) and revision knee replacement.
In his knee practice in both his NHS practice based Guy's Hospital and his private medical knee practice in central London, he provides second opinion and surgical support for a number of knee surgical colleagues, who refer complex cases to him.
He is a highly experienced knee consultant, providing exceptional care and treatment to his patients.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Revision ligament reconstruction
- Meniscal preservation surgery
- Meniscal allograft transfer surgery (M.A.T.)
- Osteochondral allograft transfer surgery
- Osteotomy
- Medial patello-femoral ligament reconstruction
- Primary and Revision knee replacement surgery
- Medial Pivot knee replacement surgery
- Knee preservation surgery in the young and middle aged athlete
- Meniscal root tear and meniscal ramp tear repairs
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Knee Pain (17%)
- Meniscal Repair (8%)
- Knee Replacement (8%)
- ACL Reconstruction (8%)
- Orthopaedic Surgery (5%)
- Others (55%)
Subspecialties
- Knee Surgery
- Sports Injury
All conditions and treatments
- Knee Pain
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
- Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
- Osteoarthritis
- Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
- Posterolateral Corner Injury
- Sports Injuries
- Meniscal Repair
- Knee Replacement
- ACL Reconstruction
- Arthroscopy
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Multiligament Reconstruction
- Chondral Grafting
- Joint Injection
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3479553
Qualifications
- BSc in Experimental Pathology (University of London)
- MB BS 1990 University of London. Distinction in Medicine.
- FRCS. 1995. Royal College of Surgeons of England
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics). 2000. Intercollegiate Examination Boards. Gold Medal for 2000
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Member of British Association for Surgery of the Knee.
- International Member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £275
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Bupa
- Freedom Healthcare
- The Exeter
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Cigna
- Saga Insurance
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Four Points Assistance
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- Norwich Union
Location
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(4255)
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
(3504)
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
(158)
32 St Thomas' St, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
32 St Thomas' St, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
(147)
31 Old Broad Street By Tower 42, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 1HT
31 Old Broad Street By Tower 42, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 1HT
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
19 reviews
5
I’ve had multiple surgeries with James Bliss. He’s been up front honest and supportive throughout even when at times I didn’t want to hear what was said. He’s answered all my questions and I’d recommend him to anyone with a knee issue.
5
I am very satisfied with the specialist
Thank you very much for taking the time to give feedback, it is much appreciated. I'm very glad that you had a positive experience.
15 Aug 20235
Mr James Bliss is excellent and gave me a feeling of confidence in his knowledge and capability. I would recommend him to my friends.
Hi, Thank you very much for your kind feedback.
15 Aug 20235
Mr Bliss was very professional, friendly and obviously an expert in his field
Hi, Thank you very much for your kind feedback.
15 Aug 20235
Mr Bliss is excellent and very caring and generous with his time. I have ultimate confidence in his skills
5
Great manner. Explained everything very well.
5
Mr Bliss has been absolutely incredible over the 3 operations I have had to get my knee right. He has kept me informed and involved in every decision that has been made during my ACL revision surgery and I could not be more grateful to him. This has been an ongoing problem for me for over 10 years and he has finally helped me put this to bed.
5
Mr Bliss was fantastic, I had 2 knee surgeries with him, one on medial meniscus and a ACL repair with quadriceps graft. He was fantastic the whole way through and has continued follow up until he felt comfortable to discharge me which was a year from my first op. He is able to explain the process well and I have felt clear on expected outcomes
5
I have been seeing Mr Bliss for many years. Decades after a number of historic rugby injuries, Mr Bliss replaced my knee in December 2022. Within a few weeks I am up and cycling, pain free. I have enjoyed a very plain speaking relationship with an excellent surgeon, where i was given a very clear explanation of my prognosis over many years and advice over the various surgical interventions. Eventually this led to having a total knee replacement. Because Mr Bliss explained in a very clear, plain speaking and confident manner what to expect, I had complete confidence that the actual surgery would be just as first class as all of the consultancy.
5
I have nothing but the highest praise for James Bliss from the initial consultation to post surgery follow up.
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4 endorsements
James is an amazing person and a great consultant orthopaedic surgeon. We have been working together as part of of the LBO. Over years I have referred a huge number of patients to James, and all of them were very happy with his dedication and treatment. I would highly recommend James to any patient with a knee condition.
06 Jan 2022Mr Bahram Fakouri
NeurosurgeryExtremely experienced knee specialist whom I can highly recommend
17 Jul 2020Mr Martin Klinke
Orthopaedic SurgeryJames is a super-caring highly knowledgeable doctor. Very committed to the highest standards of knee surgery, he specialises in sorting out the complex problems other surgeons avoid.
14 Jul 2020Mr Simon Owen-Johnstone
Orthopaedic SurgeryKnee Surgeon Knee Ligament Surgeon Knee Arthroplasty Surgeon
08 Jul 2020Professor Venu Kavarthapu
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Mr James Bliss's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 19 reviews
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Mr James Bliss speaks English
Where is Mr James Bliss located?
Mr James Bliss primarily practices at London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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Mr James Bliss is working Monday (18:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (08:00 - 11:30), Thursday (12:00 - 18:30)
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