BMedSci (Hons), BM BS, MEd & DIC, FRCS (Tr & Ortho)
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19 years of experience
Bristol, BS8 1BN
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27 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Oliver Pearce, Mr Hywel Davies and 11 other professionals
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
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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.
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General Medical Council
No. 6162536
University of Nottingham
Medicine
Graduated 2007
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
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£175Southmead Road Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS10 5NB
Marlborough Street, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS1 3NU
Redland Hill Durdham Down, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS6 6UT
3 Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS8 1BN
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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.
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.
My consultation was very thorough and all the options were considered moving forward
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.
Great to have a full explanation of the forthcoming hip surgery. Feel confident that it will all go smoothly
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Everything brilliant, everything was well explained. I was really looked after. Cannot fault anything. Big thank you to everyone at Nuffield Health.
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
Mr Oliver Pearce
Orthopaedic SurgeonNiall 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
Mr Hywel Davies
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr James Berwin
Orthopaedic SurgeonNIall is a fantastic surgeon and colleague
15 Feb 2026
Mr Damien Tucker
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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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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