Mr Tim Matthews
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cardiff, CF23 8XL
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26 years of experience
Verified profile
26 years of experience
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Mr Timothy Matthews is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing at Spire Cardiff Hospital. He specialises in a broad range of shoulder and elbow conditions. This includes shoulder injuries, shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder and elbow replacement surgery and elbow instability.
Mr Matthews graduated in Medicine from St Bartholomews Hospital Medical College in 1997, and completed his basic surgical training. He then decided to complete an MD degree at the University of Oxford. His research focussing on rotator cuff pathology of the shoulder. He then undertook his Orthopaedic training on the Severn training rotation, and complated his fellowship (shoulder & Elbow) training at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.
He was awarded the prestigious Robert Jones Gold Medal and also the Kessel prize on two consecutive occasions. He was also given the Henry Smith research scholarship by the Royal College of Surgeons. He had also been awarded a Mayo Elbow fellowship which provided him the opportunity to travel to the USA and work with the renowned expert Dr Shawn O'Driscoll in elbow surgery.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Elbow Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement
- Steroid Injection
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Stabilisation
- Arthritis (Elbow)
- Elbow Stiffness
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Fracture (broken bone)
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Instability
- Elbow Instability
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral epicondylitis)
- Shoulder Replacement
- Revision Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Elbow Replacement
- Revision Elbow Replacement
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (29%)
- Shoulder Pain (14%)
- Shoulder Replacement (14%)
- Elbow Fractures (7%)
- Elbow Stiffness (7%)
- Others (29%)
Subspecialties
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Sports Injury
- Trauma Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Shoulder Pain
- Elbow Fractures
- Elbow Stiffness
- Bursitis (Shoulder)
- Elbow Instability
- Shoulder Instability
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Arthritis (Elbow)
- Arthritis (Shoulder)
- Bicep Injury
- Shoulder Replacement
- Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Excision
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Stabilisation
- Arthroscopy
- Biceps Tenodesis and Tenotomy
- Complex Arthroplasty
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Replacement
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4450049
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) 1st Class: Queen Mary College, University of London
MBBS: St. Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College, University of London
MRCS: The Royal College of Surgeons of England
FRCS (Tr&Orth): The Royal College of Surgeons of England
MD: University of London
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £180
- Follow-up appointment: £100
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- WPA
- Legal & General
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL
Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL
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The Cardiff Bay, Dunleavy Drive, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF11 0SN
The Cardiff Bay, Dunleavy Drive, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF11 0SN
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20 reviews
5
Mr Matthews explained why a rotator cuff repair was not suitable for me due to muscle atrophy and the condition of my tendons. I had an MRI and a CT scan to confirm the condition of my shoulder.
5
Very friendly, open and honest. Treatment plan was helpful and pleased to have further treatment plans if this one failed.
5
A very thorough and professional consultant and surgery. The success of the operation under the care of Mr Matthews has made my life much more enjoyable without pain.
5
Had an initial consultation with Mr Matthews who was very pleasant, informative and carried out a thorough examination. My shoulder was very painful, clicked continually and its movement was severely reduced. He advised a shoulder replacement and surgery was agreed. There was some issue with the hospital with the wrong price being given but Mr Matthews sorted this out. I underwent surgery in August 2022 and everything went perfectly. I followed all instructions to the letter including physiotherapy and two months after surgery my shoulder was as good as new. I now have full movement of the shoulder and thankfully no pain. I did my homework before choosing Mr Matthews as my surgeon and I know I made the right decision. I would have no hesitation in going back to him should I have problems with other joints and indeed recommending him to others.
5
Explained everything, friendly, reassuring
5
A very thorough examination which then followed with surgery. Mr Mathew's explained everything in simple terms and made me feel at ease at all stages of the process. Showed myself in detail and explanations how the operation procedure went. . Would recomend Mr Mathew's 100%
5
Very good. Explained everything really well. Sorted my problem
5
Completely explained all issues I was having and referred me for required physio
5
My experience with mr matthews was great. He explained everything to me and the follow up care was great.
5
Nice guy. Good demeanour
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Mr Tim Matthews's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 20 reviews
What languages does Mr Tim Matthews speak?
Mr Tim Matthews speaks English
Where is Mr Tim Matthews located?
Mr Tim Matthews primarily practices at Spire Cardiff Hospital, located at Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL
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Mr Tim Matthews is working Monday (17:00 - 19:00), Tuesday (13:30 - 16:30, 13:00 - 17:00), Thursday (17:00 - 19:00, 17:30 - 19:30)
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