Mr Simon Thompson
Orthopaedic surgeon in Surrey & London
MBBS BSc(Hons) MSc MRCS(Eng) FRCS(Tr&Orth) PgCert PgDip
GMC: 6054702
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Professional statement
Mr Simon Thompson is an internationally renowned consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon based in London and Surrey. He is known for his expertise in meniscal injuries, complex ligament reconstruction, soft tissue injuries of the knee and total and partial knee replacement procedures, amongst other areas of knee surgery. Additionally, he specialises in anterior knee pain in athletes.
Mr Thompson’s illustrious career began with a firm academic foundation when he was awarded a bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery degree from Imperial College London in 2003. He additionally completed a masters in surgical technology and orthopaedics in 2005 and was appointed member of Royal College of Surgeons of England in the same year. He was awarded the prestigious surgical fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Mr Thompson has continued to hone his practice by pursuing further education, completing a postgraduate research degree in 2014 and additional diplomas in computer-navigated knee arthroplasty.
Mr Thompson is lead for research at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust additionally reviews publications for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He is also a leading educator for fellow doctors as well as medical trainees and has held the position of honorary senior clinical lecturer at Imperial College London since 2015.
Mr Thompson’s expertise, particularly his work on ACL, has been recognised with a number of international prizes including Best Paper Award at the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is a member of numerous prestigious medical associations and is one of very few to be honoured as an international member of the Australian Knee Society. His experience and excellence in his field have made him a leading name in knee surgery and he has treated professional footballers, elite rugby players and Olympic athletes with knee issues
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E P. Verified Patient
07/10/2024
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I could not fault any part of the process from my initial telephone conversation with Mr Thompson to sign off last week after surgery for a meniscal tear. I would certainly recommend Mr Thompson to others
J W. Verified Patient
16/09/2024
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Simon completed an ACL reconstruction 1 year ago. Visiting Simon is a pleasure as he is always friendly and welcoming. The operation was a complete success and my knee is stronger than ever. He was very clear in explaining the procedure and what would happen after the operation.
M P. Verified Patient
08/07/2024
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Within sixteen weeks I have undergone ACL reconstruction and Meniscal repair on my both knees. No painkillers required. Not even Paracetamol. Have been walking my Labrador without crutches just as I got out of the hospital. The “scars” would make a top Plastic Surgeon envious! Forget the stereotypical Aloof, Grumpy, Good with the Knife Poor Communicator Surgeon. Dr Thompson is anything but a stereotype. He might surprise you with his lack of greed, generosity, raw honesty, unreal sense of humour and laser beam like insight into your body and mind. Maybe even into your soul, if you are being dishonest with your narratives! Be prepared to be scanned by a Human MRI. In fact, he noticed the problem with the knee I did not know it was damaged, way before the MRI. If you need a Knee Surgeon, Dr Simon Thompson is the ONE. Possibly the One and Only. The outcomes of his surgeries are quite simply out of this world. Also, his choices of Admin, Hospital (my surgeries were done at the Lister Hospital) and Physio teams are truly amazing. Just like the Surgeon himself. Thank you ALL for TWO impeccable experiences!
C Q. Verified Patient
23/06/2024
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I suffered a multi-ligament knee injury and was self-pay. Mr. Thompson identified that injury could be monitored without non-surgical intervention. He placed me in a knee locking brace and continued to monitor my progress. Now, 3 months later I’m doing physio instead of surgery.