Mr Richard Goddard
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cranbrook, TN17 4AX
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26 years of experience
Verified profile
26 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
141 recommendations for:
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16 May 2022
Expert knee surgeon. Highly regarded ACL reconstruction and knee replacement surgeon. Very...
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About
Mr Richard Goddard graduated from Medical school in 1997, commencing surgical training at King's College Hospital, London and completing higher surgical training on the South East Thames Orthopaedic training scheme. He was then appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Conquest Hospital in 2009.
His main clinical interests include knee instability, ligament reconstruction and the use Durolane injections and PRP therapy, He also spent a year researching anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, helping to develop and introduce a new surgical technique for reconstruction of the ACL.
Mr Goddard performs various operations for knee pain and deformity including, total knee replacements, partial knee replacement via a minimally invasive technique and patello-femoral joint replacement. He also performs revision knee surgery, keyhole knee surgery to treat a variety of knee conditions such as torn meniscus/cartilage, minimally invasive surgery using a hamstring tendon graft and revision ACL surgery using a variety of graft choices to meet individual patient needs.
Mr Goddard performs approximately 750 operations per year, of which approx. 380 are knee arthroscopies. He also performed the first pioneering Signature Personalised Knee replacement in England and Wales, a new technology designed to provide patients with a unique tailor made knee replacement and has now performed over 190 Signature Personalised Knee replacements.
Mr Goddard enjoys teaching and lectures on the registrar teaching program on all aspects of knee surgery while also teaching on International courses for fellow surgeons around the world. He is also a member of international orthopaedic faculties, frequently lecturing on ACL reconstruction, knee replacement and partial knee replacement surgery. He also remains involved with clinical research, leading a team investigating the mechanical strength of anterior cruciate ligament surgical fixation techniques, regularly presenting his findings at national and international orthopaedic conferences.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments- Knee Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Revision Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Sports Injuries
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
- Arthritis (Knee)
- Knee Pain
- Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Areas of expertise
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- Knee Replacement (42%)
- Knee Arthroscopy (19%)
- Knee Surgery (11%)
- Total Knee Replacement (9%)
- Knee Pain (7%)
- Others (12%)
Subspecialties
- Knee Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Knee Pain
- Arthritis (Knee)
- Sports Injuries
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopy
- ACL Reconstruction
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Revision Surgery
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4425926
Qualifications
Qualifications
MB. ChB University of Leeds 1997
MRCS (Eng) Royal College of Surgeons of England 2000
Master of Surgery MS Degree University of London 2004
FRCS Royal College of Surgeons 2007
Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma & Orthopaedics University of Brighton 2006
languages spoken
- English
Location
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Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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The Ridge, St Leonards, Hastings,, Saint Leonards-on-sea, United Kingdom, TN37 7RE
The Ridge, St Leonards, Hastings,, Saint Leonards-on-sea, United Kingdom, TN37 7RE
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
103 reviews
5
I had previously had a hugely successful left knee replacement by Mr Goddard and had requested him specifically to do my right knee. A wonderful surgeon.
4.25
He was very good. Didn't see much of him..
5
He was very professional and helpful.
5
Everything was explained to me really well. After my surgery he came and checked on me which was reassuring.
5
Professional, appropriate explanations and confident manner
5
Explained with patience and was very thorough. Kind and professional
5
First class!
5
Everything explained clearly
5
I was impressed when Mr Goddard first met me and showed me to his consulting room. He was personable and treated me as a person, rather than a hospital number. He was interested in my case and how I had come to need to see him. He explained the surgery and the sedative/spinal injection anaesthesia that he would use and the length of my stay and aftercare. On the day of surgery, and immediately before I was taken to theatre, Mr Goddard came to see me and put me at ease. After I had returned to my room following surgery he came to see me again to confirm the operation had gone well. The personal touch made all the difference.
5
Mr Goddard explained every stage of the procedure, what to expect during and after the operation. It was so nice to see him before he commenced the operation, at it made you more relaxed also to see you after the operation. Would highly recommend. Very friendly person that made you feel comfortable.
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Expert knee surgeon. Highly regarded ACL reconstruction and knee replacement surgeon. Very approachable.
16 May 2022Mr Matthew Oliver
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Mr Richard Goddard's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 103 reviews
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Mr Richard Goddard speaks English
Where is Mr Richard Goddard located?
Mr Richard Goddard primarily practices at Benenden Hospital, located at Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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