Mr Christopher James
Professional statement
Mr Christopher James is a highly-accomplished consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Canterbury, Ashford and Kent, who specialises in carpal tunnel syndrome, hand arthritis, Dupuytren's contracture, hand and wrist joint replacement, tennis elbow and hand lump removal. He attends to patients privately at BMI Chaucer, Benenden and Ashford Hospitals.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of London, before undertaking higher orthopaedic training on the South East London Orthopaedic Rotation, which includes such well known hospitals as King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas'. After completing his training in 2013, Mr James accepted an offer to join the Queensland Health Upper Limb and Microsurgical Orthopaedic Fellowship programme in Brisbane Australia, where he was able to learn from some of the best surgeons in his field and develop his knowledge and skills in treating complex conditions.
After his time in Australia, Mr James returned to the UK and accepted a consultant position at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trus, a role he has worked in for the past seven years.
Mr James is a huge advocate of continuous professional development for both himself and others, he helps lead faculty teaching courses and meetings and has published numerous journal articles and book chapters.
Clinics
The Chaucer Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Canterbury, Nackington Rd, Canterbury, CT4 7ARMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic and hand surgeon, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Subspecialties
- Cubital tunnel syndrome treatment
- Finger arthritis treatment
Professional memberships
- General Medical Council
Education
- FRCS (T&Orth), The Royal College of Surgeons
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of London
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- I would like to thank Dr Chris James for his highly professional assistance and expertise. He is an outstanding orthopaedic specialist and surgeon with extensive experience in both NHS and private healthcare. I felt completely confident in his care and would recommend him.
- One hundred per cent delighted. Every confidence that Dr James will get to the bottom of my wrist issues - definitely came to the right doctor.
- Exceptional Doctor.
- Very impressed with the overall treatment & care I received this afternoon. Everything explained thoroughly & entire procedure completely painless. Thank you
- Excellent all round. Thank you very much
- Mr James is very friendly and explained my options clearly.
- I would highly recommend Mr Christopher James. He diagnosed my problem straight away which was very comforting. He was friendly and efficient.
- Very clear explanation of my diagnosis, care provided with empathy.
- An excellent experience for my first visit to this hospital and this consultant. Happy patient !