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Mr Alexander Anderson is a highly renowned consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon based in Sheffield who specialises exclusively in all aspects of knee surgery, including cartilage repair, keyhole arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction alongside osteotomy, total and partial knee replacement, and treatment for knee pain. In addition, he is an expert in knee ligament injuries and ACL reconstruction. With almost two decades of consultant-level experience, Mr Anderson currently sees patients at Spire Claremont Hospital and at Thornbury Hospital. His NHS base is at The Rotherham, where he is also clinical director.
Mr Anderson, who is a senior partner at the renowned Sheffield Orthopaedics, qualified from the University of Newcastle in 1996. After completing basic surgical training in East Anglia, Mr Anderson undertook his higher surgical orthopaedic training in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire before going on to accomplish two prestigious knee surgery fellowships, one in Harrogate and another in Sheffield.
This training, which included state-of-the-art instruction with past presidents of the British Orthopaedic Association, quickly led to the award of Mr Anderson’s FRCS (Orth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – such that Mr Anderson was only 32 years old when he took up his first substantive consultant orthopaedic surgeon post, being one of the youngest ever consultant surgical appointments in the UK.
With a wealth of expertise in all types of knee problems, Mr Anderson is consistently recognised for his tailored professional care and notable surgical outcomes. Working in partnership with highly qualified physicians, Mr Anderson works to get his patients to full function as quickly and easily as possible, ensuring premium care at all stages of the patient journey.
Beyond his specialist surgical practice, Mr Anderson is an experienced educational supervisor and clinical researcher closely involved in international research trials. He is, at present, an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield and a member of various orthopaedic organisations, such as the British Association for Surgery of the Knee.
Mr Anderson, who is a senior partner at the renowned Sheffield Orthopaedics, qualified from the University of Newcastle in 1996. After completing basic surgical training in East Anglia, Mr Anderson undertook his higher surgical orthopaedic training in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire before going on to accomplish two prestigious knee surgery fellowships, one in Harrogate and another in Sheffield.
This training, which included state-of-the-art instruction with past presidents of the British Orthopaedic Association, quickly led to the award of Mr Anderson’s FRCS (Orth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – such that Mr Anderson was only 32 years old when he took up his first substantive consultant orthopaedic surgeon post, being one of the youngest ever consultant surgical appointments in the UK.
With a wealth of expertise in all types of knee problems, Mr Anderson is consistently recognised for his tailored professional care and notable surgical outcomes. Working in partnership with highly qualified physicians, Mr Anderson works to get his patients to full function as quickly and easily as possible, ensuring premium care at all stages of the patient journey.
Beyond his specialist surgical practice, Mr Anderson is an experienced educational supervisor and clinical researcher closely involved in international research trials. He is, at present, an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield and a member of various orthopaedic organisations, such as the British Association for Surgery of the Knee.
Clinics
312 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BRMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Knee and Soft Tissue Surgeon, Sheffield Orthopaedics (present)
Subspecialties
- ACL reconstruction
- Arthritis
Professional memberships
- British Association for Surgery of the Knee
- British Orthopaedic Association
Education
- FRCS (Orth), Combined Royal Colleges of Surgery (2006)
- MRCS (Ed), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2000)
Teaching posts
- Clinical Director for Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (present)
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Sheffield (present)
Positions in organisations
Publications and conferences
- Mr Anderson’s publications are available on his PubMed profile
- The orthopaedic waiting list crisis: Two sides of the story, Bone & Joint Open (2021)
Prizes and awards
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4372695
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- I had a very positive experience with Mr Anderson throughout my quadriceps tendon repair. He was knowledgeable, professional and reassuring, providing clear advice and confidence in the treatment plan. I was very pleased with how the surgery went, and my rehabilitation is progressing extremely well. I am grateful for the care I received and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to anyone requiring similar treatment.
- Mr Anderson was excellent. I am extremely happy with the outcome of my knee arthroscopic surgery. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Mr Anderson to anyone requiring knee surgery.
- Mr Anderson has done a fantastic job and his surgery has changed my life 100% Highly recommended John Martin
- From start to finish, the whole process couldnt have been any better. Alex Anderson and his team were extremely professional, helpful and reassuring from the initial consultation, during surgery and post operation consultation. If you were to require keyhole knee surgery, I would highly recommend Alex and the Claremont Hospital.
- Mr Anderson has been great from start to finish.
- Mr Anderson performed a high tibial osteotomy on me in Feb this year. During my consultations before the operation he discussed various options open to me. After taking his recommendation we went ahead in Feb. Mr Anderson and his team are second to none. From the receptionists, nursing staff and physios they were all very professional and courteous. This is the 3rd operation Mr Anderson has done for me from meniscus tear repairs to this. From a limp and pain to being back to normal.
- Very happy with the procedure from initial booking to after care. Delighted with the outcome.- thank you for giving me my life back.