Mr Matthew Oliver

Mr Matthew Oliver is an accomplished Consultant Hip and Knee Specialist based in East Kent. He specialises in the treatment and management of hip and knee disorders including hip osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis and meniscus tears. Practising evidence-based medicine, he is an expert when it comes to hip replacement, knee replacement and knee arthroscopy procedures. He provides a clear, structured and efficient pathway from diagnosis to recovery, helping patients return to normal life as quickly and safely as possible.He has a particular interest in Enhanced Recovery Protocols for hip and knee replacements. He is known for taking time to explain scans and treatments offering honest, straightforward advice, and a smooth well supported patient journey.

Mr Oliver currently sees insured and self-pay patients at One Ashford Hospital and Benenden Hospital. He offers a rapid access service and surgery is scheduled without unnecessary delay.

Mr Oliver qualified from St George’s Hospital Medical School in 1998 and completed his higher surgical training on the prestigious South East Thames Orthopaedic Rotation. He has worked for highly regarded orthopaedic surgeons in Kent and Sussex. During that time, he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Orthopaedics from the University of Brighton in 2007, before becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009.

Mr Oliver later travelled to Canada, where he was fortunate to be selected to carry out a year-long adult hip and knee joint reconstruction fellowship at the University of Calgary, working with several leading hip and knee surgeons. During this time, Mr Oliver also obtained a Diploma in Medical Education from the University.

In 2010, upon his return to the UK, Mr Oliver was appointed Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

Further to his comprehensive surgical practice, Mr Oliver maintains a strong interest in medical education. He is a recognised surgical trainer of the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. He has taught on many local, regional and national courses and regularly contributes to peer-reviewed journals and international research meetings.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, keeping fit by walking his dogs and supporting his children with their sporting commitments.