Orthopaedic Surgeon
Harrogate, HG2 0HF
Dr Richard Pilling is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is based at the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and also sees private patients and NHS patients at BMI The Duchy Hospital.
Richard qualified from Sheffield University in 2004. He Undertook specialist orthopaedic training on the prestigious Oswestry training rotation before returning to Yorkshire in 2017.
His expertise in hip and knee surgery was gained from renowned UK Fellowships in Harrogate and Leeds. He was appointed as a consultant in 2018.
Richard gained a Masters degree in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff university gaining expertise in biomechanics and the materials used in Orthopaedic implants. He uses this knowledge to tailor the needs of each patient with the implants and techniques available to maximise the chances of successful, long term outcome.
His busy NHS practice is based at Harrogate & District Foundation Trust where he treats general Orthopaedic Trauma and has an elective practice that is tailored to hip and knee complaints.
His approach is directed at identifying the underlying cause to any hip or knee pathology. This enables a treatment plan to address all aspects of a patients function in order to optimise the results of treatment. The support of specialist physiotherapists, plus swift and high quality investigations help to achieve this goal.
At the heart of Richard's practice is a commitment to patient communication and care.
Providing a clear and concise explanation of the diagnosis – something that should be taken for granted - and treatment goal is a fundamental part of patient satisfaction and rehabilitation.
Richard maintains an active interest in education and is a clinical supervisor for trainee surgeons in Yorkshire as part of their Higher Surgical Training towards being consultants. He is also an educational supervisor for junior doctors in their early foundation years following qualification.
He is the medical student lead for the orthopaedic department at Harrogate District Hospital teaching and assessing tomorrows doctors orthopaedic knowledge necessary for their upcoming career in the NHS.
Furthermore, he is the author and contributor of a number of surgical articles in national and international journals.
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General Medical Council
No. 6104837
MBChB - University of Sheffield, UK in 2004
MSc Orthopaedic Engineering - Cardiff University. 2014
FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedics - Royal College of Surgeons of England. 2016
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6 reviews
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Verry friendly
5
Dr pilling has always been very formal and friendly, and very informative of everything that was happening, I didn’t ask to many questions, as everything was explained, which put me at ease
5
Very reassuring I was in very safe hands. Nice to meet a gentleman who is enthusiastic about their work.. Highly recommended
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As previously
5
Extremely well looked after, took time to listen and explain everything clearly, and my knee replacement has been a very good result
5
Pleasant, professional with a excellent touch of humour.
What are Dr. Richard Pilling's reviews like?
Dr. Richard Pilling's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews
What languages does Dr. Richard Pilling speak?
Dr. Richard Pilling speaks English
Where is Dr. Richard Pilling located?
Dr. Richard Pilling primarily practices at The Duchy Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Queen's Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom, HG2 0HF
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