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Mr Niall Sullivan

BMedSci (Hons), BM BS, MEd & DIC, FRCS (Tr & Ortho)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Live bookings available

19 years of experience

Bristol, BS8 1BN

(+3 more)

27 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Oliver Pearce, Mr Hywel Davies and 11 other professionals

4.98

/5

(297 reviews)

Live bookings available

19 years of experience

Bristol, BS8 1BN

(+3 more)

27 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Oliver Pearce, Mr Hywel Davies and 11 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
268
6
Osteoarthritis
49
Hip and Groin Pain
38
3

Contact

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About Mr Niall Sullivan

Mr Niall Sullivan is a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Trauma Surgeon. He has been a consultant since 2020 and has extensive expertise in hip replacement and complex hip revision surgery. He specialises in the management of hip arthritis and complex hip pathologies such as avascular necrosis, metastatic cancer, post-traumatic and developmental disorders requiring hip replacements. Mr Sullivan is also a revision hip surgeon with a focus on the management of infected hip replacements.

Mr Sullivan gained broad experience in Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery while completing his training in Bristol. He then completed a year of advanced arthroplasty training in Auckland, NZ, refining his hip replacement skills while learning new computer navigation and MAKO robot techniques for knee replacement surgery. He returned to Bristol for a fellowship in advanced hip arthroplasty and pelvic surgery before completing a final fellowship in Major Trauma at Southmead.

Mr Sullivan is the hip fracture lead at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Orthopaedic lead for Silver Trauma. He is one of four surgeons running the regional centre for prosthetic hip joint infection at Southmead Hospital. He was also employed by Health Education England as the Surgical Lead for Skills and Courses for the Severn Deanery, providing skills training for over 100 surgical trainees around the region four over 4 years.

Mr Sullivan is the clinical director of the Orthopaedic department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

I practice at both Spire and Nuffield Hospitals with regular clinics and operating lists each week.

Mr Sullivan has received awards for his research during his training, and he continues to work with University of Bristol researchers to produce high-quality stem cell research and studies on prosthetic joint infection. He is also an active member of the British Hip Society.

As someone who has undergone hip surgery himself, Mr Sullivan can empathise with his patients suffering from hip pathology. He understands the impact of hip problems on patients' day-to-day lives and is committed to helping them through their treatment journey with his expertise and compassion.


Subspecialties

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hip Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(418)
Skill Endorsements
(40)

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Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
268
6
Osteoarthritis
49
Hip and Groin Pain
38
3
Arthritis (Hip)
28
4
Joint Pain
9
Bursitis (Hip)
9
Hip Injections
6
Revision Hip Surgery
2
7
Joint Injection
2
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
1
3
Hip Fractures
1
1
Pelvic Fractures
1
Limb Length Discrepancies
1
Inflammatory Arthritis
1
Revision Surgery
1
Anterior Hip Replacement (Direct Anterior Approach)
1
Hip Dysplasia
4
Musculoskeletal Tumour Surgery
4
Complex Arthroplasty
2
The Young Hip
1
Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Excision
1
Bone Metastases
1
Prosthetic Joint Infection
1
Hip Deformity
1
Intramedullary Nailing
1
Perthe's Disease

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6162536


Education

University of Nottingham

Medicine

Graduated 2007


Qualifications

B Med Sci (Hons) 2005 University of Nottingham

BM BS 2007 University of Nottingham

MEd & DIC 2015 Imperial College, London

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

British Hip Society


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Aviva Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • WPA
  • Aetna
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Vitality
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Healix Health Services

Fees

  • New appointment

    £350
  • Follow-up appointment

    £175
*May vary on location

Locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS10 5NB

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
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Monday - Friday
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Sunday

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Marlborough Street, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS1 3NU

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
08:30 - 12:30
Tuesday
08:30 - 12:30
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Spire Bristol Hospital

Redland Hill Durdham Down, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS6 6UT

4.87(476 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
13:30 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital

3 Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS8 1BN

4.86(339 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
14:00 - 17:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
268
6
Osteoarthritis
49
Hip and Groin Pain
38
3

Contact

Book online

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Niall Sullivan demonstrates professional, reassuring, and caring patient interactions. He provides clear explanations for hip replacement surgery, detailing joint type, risks, and recovery. Patients experience excellent outcomes including significant pain relief and improved mobility. Many seek his expertise for symptoms related to osteoarthritis.

5
verified patient
29 Oct 2026

From the moment I met Niall Sullivan I knew without hesitation that I had chosen the best consultant for my hip replacement operation. Niall is professional, caring, kind, friendly and brilliant in every respect. He took time to explain my procedure, was always keen to answer any of my questions and gave me confidence and reassurance. He gave me his time, care, kindness and skill for which I cannot thank him enough. A true expert in his field. A gentleman. Thank you so very much.

5
verified patient
27 Oct 2026

My consultation was very thorough and all the options were considered moving forward

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

I found Mr Sullivan to be very kind and sympathetic to my pain. He was very through in communicating all procedures that the operation would entail and made my very much at ease.

5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

Great to have a full explanation of the forthcoming hip surgery. Feel confident that it will all go smoothly

5
verified patient
29 Sep 2026

The visit was to meet up with Mr Sullivan post hip replacement operation. I was seen on time and able to ask questions and review my progress which was very informative and professional.

5
verified patient
28 Sep 2026

From the beginning the experience felt like a collaboration, I felt listened to and heard and my opinions were valued. The staff were very attentive and helpful on the day and were quick to help with my pain relief. Though everyone is different regarding their aftercare, the team were very responsive to my needs as much as they could be. The consultant was clear and concise, and helped me make the best decisions for myself. Overall it was a positive experience- and this would be my second hip replacement having had my first the year before!

5
verified patient
28 Sep 2026

I had a very good experience at The Spire, Bristol. I have now had two hip replacements and each time I have had exemplary care, from the surgeon and all of the staff there.

5
verified patient
24 Sep 2026

Right from the onset, at the initial review and explanation of the procedure to the final visit, the day after the operation, I felt completely at ease. Mr Sullivan has an extremely settling way of dispelling any pre op nerves. My other hip is waiting in the wings, and I can only hope Mr Sullivan will be able to perform that operation as well. I made a remarkably quick recovery, and was walking unaided and completely pain free after 5 weeks. Scar healed beautifully, without any problems.

5
verified patient
11 Sep 2026

I had a THR by Niall Sullivan 7 weeks ago. Everything from start to finish was excellent. Mr Sullivan explained everything thoroughly, I realise I asked questions that were already on his Q&A webpage as he had covered pretty much everything. Communication was quick and thorough and put me at ease. I cannot fault it. I have had a great recovery and I am extremely happy with the results - I would recommend Niall Sullivan and the team to anyone and if I need my LHR then I hope I am lucky enough to have him again.

5
verified patient
07 Sep 2026

Everything brilliant, everything was well explained. I was really looked after. Cannot fault anything. Big thank you to everyone at Nuffield Health.

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Skill Endorsements

I work closely with Niall. He is a highly skilled surgeon but also contentious, and compassionate in all aspects of his work. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to a friend or family

13 Oct 2026
Endorsed for
Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
Hip Surgery
Hip Deformity

Mr Oliver Pearce

Mr Oliver Pearce

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

Niall Is a fantastic and caring hip surgeon. I have worked with him at the Bristol Riyal Infirmary for many years. He is a great colleague and works with compassion and kindness.

30 Sep 2026
Endorsed for
Musculoskeletal Tumour Surgery
Intramedullary Nailing

Mr Hywel Davies

Mr Hywel Davies

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

02 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Revision Hip Surgery
Musculoskeletal Tumour Surgery
Hip Surgery

Mr James Berwin

Mr James Berwin

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

NIall is a fantastic surgeon and colleague

15 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Hip Dysplasia
Trauma Surgery

Mr Damien Tucker

Mr Damien Tucker

Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What are Mr Niall Sullivan's reviews like?

Mr Niall Sullivan's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 297 reviews.

What languages does Mr Niall Sullivan speak?

Mr Niall Sullivan speaks English

Where is Mr Niall Sullivan located?

Mr Niall Sullivan primarily practices at Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital, located at 3 Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS8 1BN
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What are Mr Niall Sullivan working hours?

Mr Niall Sullivan is working Monday (08:30 - 12:30), Tuesday (08:30 - 12:30), Wednesday (14:00 - 17:00), Thursday (14:00 - 17:00), Friday (13:30 - 17:00)

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