Professional statement
Mr Simon Coleridge is a renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon with a career spanning nearly three decades. He specialises in knee and hip replacement surgery, as well as sports-related injuries (including anterior cruciate ligament and meniscal injuries plus knee revision) to the knee. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Bristol and completed his specialist orthopaedic training in London, as part of the North West Thames Orthopaedic Rotation, based at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. He further refined his expertise during a senior fellowship in Victoria, Australia, sponsored by Smith & Nephew, focusing on knee arthroscopy, sports injuries, and joint replacement surgery, including complex revision cases.
In addition to his clinical training, Mr Coleridge holds a master’s degree in orthopaedic engineering, with his research focusing on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. His NHS and private practice in Plymouth involves advanced procedures such as ligament reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery, navigated knee replacements, partial knee replacements, high tibial osteotomy, and total hip replacement. He remains actively involved in clinical research, exploring the use of synthetic ligaments and computer-assisted planning for joint replacement.
Mr Coleridge currently consults at Derriford Hospital (NHS) and Nuffield Health Hospital in Plymouth. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and a member of the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Association for Surgery of the Knee.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
Plymouth, Derriford Rd, Plymouth, PL6 8BG,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Nuffield Health hospital (present).
Subspecialties
- Hip surgery
- Knee surgery
Professional memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
- British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
Education
- MB ChB in Medicine, University of Bristol.
- MSc in Orthopaedic Engineering, Imperial College London.
Teaching posts
- Actively engaged in clinical research and the education of future orthopaedic surgeons.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- I felt very well supported throughout, but would have benefited from something more comfortable to wear when unexpectedly re-admitted and placed overnight on a drip, when wearing my clothes in which I had arrived as an outpatient for a a blood test.
- I appreciated Mr Coleridge's care and attention when I had the immediate post-discharge complications. He was able to set my mind at rest.Doctor's response -With many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please do not get hesitate to get back in touch should you require assistance again in the future.
- A ‘new to me’ surgeon in a different hospital for my fourth knee surgery ( a revision this time). Mr Coleridge is so friendly , and I just knew he would do a pretty good job on my knee . He was also kind enough to spare the time to look at my other knee which had been operated quite recently ; clearly he genuinely cares about his patients. Dr Somnath Bagnath was the anaesthetist assigned to my case that day and he too looked after me very well. Thank you Mr Coleridge for taking me on,.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. If you require assistance again in the future, please do not hesitate to get back in touch.
- The treatment from start to finish from mr Coleridge was first class, from seeing him in clinic to the day of my operation and even after my operation, his bedside manner is great, he answered all my questions, the facilities are comfortable, the staff are friendly and helpful , I never have to wait long when I’m there , would definitely recommend to friends and family,Doctor's response -Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. If you require our assistance again in the future, please do not hesitate to get back in contact.
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