Mr James Ritchie
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Kent, ME14 5FT
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28 years of experience
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28 years of experience
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Mr James Ritchie is a Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon specialising in Foot and Ankle Surgery. He currently sees private patients at KIMS Hospital, Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre.
Mr Ritchie completed his medical degree at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London in 1995 with an intercalated Bachelor's degree in History of Medicine from University College London. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1999 and later undertook a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the world-renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore. He became a Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2004.
In 2005, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and went on to lead the development of foot and ankle surgery in the area including setting up the only multidisciplinary Charcot diabetic foot and ankle clinic in Kent.
Mr Ritchie specialises in all aspects of foot and ankle problems in children and adults, from foot pain and ingrowing toenails, through sports injuries and fractures to total ankle replacement. He utilises the most up to date surgical techniques to optimise outcomes and recovery times for his patients.
Alongside his clinical practice, he holds professional memberships with the British Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Society, the European Foot and Ankle Society, the British Orthopaedic Association and the Orthopaedics Expert Working Group for NHS England.
Mr. Ritchie has expertise in the following areas:
- Taylor Spatial Frame
- Ilizarov Frame
- Gastrocnemius release
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Shockwave Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Keyhole Bunion Surgery
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
- Multi ligament Reconstruction
- Postoperative Rehabilitation
- Revision Surgery Steroid Injection Tendon Repair
- Achilles Tendon Problems
- Ankle Sprain
- Arthritis (Ankle)
- Arthritis (Foot)
- Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
- Claw Toes Corns
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Foot Pain
- Foot Sprains
- Hallux Limitus
- Hallux Rigidus
- Hammer Toes Heel
- Bumps Mallet Toes
- Neuromas Peroneal Tendinopathy
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Turf Toe (Toe Sprain)
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Foot Pain (25%)
- Foot & Ankle Surgery (17%)
- Arthritis (Foot) (9%)
- Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Correction (8%)
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan) (6%)
- Others (35%)
Subspecialties
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Foot Pain
- Arthritis (Foot)
- Bone Spurs
- Arthritis (Ankle)
- Ankle Fractures
- Foot Fractures
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendon Problems
- Ankle Sprain
- Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
- Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Correction
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
- Steroid Injection
- Tendon Repair
- Bunion Surgery
- Ankle Joint Fusion
- Arthroscopy
- Bunionectomy
- Claw Toe Correction
- Joint Injection
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4231105
Qualifications
BSc History of Medicine - University College London, UK in 1993
MBBS - Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital, UK in 1995
MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK in 1999
FRCS (Tr & Orth) - Royal College of Surgeons, UK in 2004
Professional Memberships:
- Member of the British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society sitting on the Scientific Committee
- Member of the European Foot and Ankle Society
- Member of British Orthopaedic association
- Member of Orthopaedic Expert Working Group for NHS England
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £130
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- April
- Groupama
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Four Points Assistance
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
Location
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(885)
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
(75)
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
(59)
Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD
Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD
(30)
London Road, Sevenoaks, London, United Kingdom, TN13 2JD
London Road, Sevenoaks, London, United Kingdom, TN13 2JD
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85 reviews
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Clear explanation of how my next steps of assessment will be covered and clear response to my questions on potential surgery procedures
5
Mr Ritchie gave we complete confidence. I feel extremely gratified Mr Ritchie has agreed to see me. Pleasant gentleman he put me at ease.
5
Very informative Helpful
5
I found Mr Ritchie to be kind and considerate , he advised me on best surgical options based on my lifestyle and I appreciated the choice and time he gave to discuss . At no point did I feel rushed or pressurised.
5
Professional and friendly consultant who was a pleasure to be cared for by
5
I visited Mr Ritchie about my foot, he was extremely thorough with the examination, and fully explained his findings. 5 stars from me, thank you.
5
Mr Ritchie was extremely professional and personable
5
Explains the procedure in detail, Always listens to what I have to say,never feel rushed at an appointment.
5
Very professional and easy to understand
5
This has been a great experience. I have had clear information, a very sensible approach and wise counsel. I have felt completely supported all the way through, and am on my way to a great outcome. If you have a problem with your foot/ankle, Mr Ritchie is the man for you.
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Mr James Ritchie's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 85 reviews
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Mr James Ritchie speaks English
Where is Mr James Ritchie located?
Mr James Ritchie primarily practices at KIMS Hospital, located at Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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