
Mr Nicholas BottomleyConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Oxford
Professional statement
Mr Nicholas Bottomley is a highly skilled consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Oxford who specialises in knee surgery. His areas of expertise include sports injuries, early knee arthritis, knee pain and patellofemoral instability. He is highly proficient in meniscal surgery, ACL reconstruction, multi-ligament reconstruction, and partial and total knee replacement.
Mr Bottomley is part of the renowned Oxford Knee Group. With over 20 years’ experience, he also practises for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Before this, he worked with a surgical team in Brisbane, Australia, where he provided care for professional rugby union and rugby league teams. Mr Bottomly treats both adult and paediatric patients.
Mr Bottomley holds an MBBS from Imperial College London and an intercalated BSc in Orthopaedic Sciences from University College London. His DPhil, awarded by the University of Oxford in 2014, focused on the progression of early knee arthritis. Mr Bottomley also holds esteemed fellowship in trauma and orthopaedics from the Royal College of Surgeons.
In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Bottomley is actively involved in surgical research and serves as the local Oxford principal investigator for two national randomised trials. Through these roles, he contributes to the advancement of techniques in ACL surgery as well as total knee replacement procedures.
Mr Bottomley is part of the renowned Oxford Knee Group. With over 20 years’ experience, he also practises for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Before this, he worked with a surgical team in Brisbane, Australia, where he provided care for professional rugby union and rugby league teams. Mr Bottomly treats both adult and paediatric patients.
Mr Bottomley holds an MBBS from Imperial College London and an intercalated BSc in Orthopaedic Sciences from University College London. His DPhil, awarded by the University of Oxford in 2014, focused on the progression of early knee arthritis. Mr Bottomley also holds esteemed fellowship in trauma and orthopaedics from the Royal College of Surgeons.
In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Bottomley is actively involved in surgical research and serves as the local Oxford principal investigator for two national randomised trials. Through these roles, he contributes to the advancement of techniques in ACL surgery as well as total knee replacement procedures.
Clinics

Oxford Knee Group
Oxford, Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital, Beech Road, Headington, OX3 7RPMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon, Oxford Knee Group (present)
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- British Association of Surgeons of the Knee
Education
- PhD, University of Oxford (2014)
- FRCS (Tr&Orth), Royal College of Surgeons (2011)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Bottomley’s publications are available on his PubMed profile
- Mr Bottomley’s publications are available on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6029016