Mr Simon Thompson
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 ACL reconstruction,meniscal injuries, complexligamentreconstruction, 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 postgraduateresearchdegree in 2014 and additional diplomas in computer-navigated kneearthroplasty.
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
Clinics
Mount Alvernia Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Guildford, Harvey Road, Guildford GU1 3LX,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 24 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon, The Lister Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- ACL reconstruction
- Soft tissue injuries of the knee
Professional memberships
- Australian Knee Society (AKS)
- British Association for Surgery of the Knee
Education
- BSc(Hons) Imperial College London (2000)
- MBBS Imperial College London (2002)
Teaching posts
- Lead for undergraduate and postgraduate education, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (present)
- Honorary senior clinical lecturer, Imperial College London (2015 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine (present)
- Lead for Research, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (present)
Publications and conferences
- Thompson S, Lindisfarne E, Bradley N, Solan M Periprosthetic supracondylar femoral fractures above a total knee replacement: compatibility guide for fixation with a retrograde intramedullary nail J Arthroplasty Aug;29(8):1639-41. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2013.07.027 (2014)
Prizes and awards
- Zimmer Adult Reconstructive Fellowship Award, Royal College of Surgeons - British Orthopaedic Association (2013)
- Research Award, HCA International Foundation Award (2014)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Excellent treatment, support and care from Simon, Clair and all the team. 12 months since a knee replacement and I am so grateful to have had Simon recommended to me. Gave clear advice and support, excellent surgery at the Lister and after care also excellent. Nothing I could suggest to improve upon. Thanks to everyone involved.
- I recently underwent a two-stage knee operation under the care of Mr. Simon Thompson and I cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism, skill and care that both he and his team provided throughout my treatment. From the very start, Mr. Thompson took the time to ensure I was fully informed about my condition and the range of treatment options available. He explained each stage of the process clearly and the results have been very positive.
- I had a total knee replacement with Mr. Thompson in November 2025 and I can’t really put into words how absolutely delighted I am with the result. From my first consultation Mr. Thompson was kind and professional and put me at ease about the procedure as I was extremely nervous. Now, 8 weeks later I am pain free and my knee is the best it’s been in a very long time. I cannot recommend him highly enough. His whole team were helpful, in particular Clair who was really supportive.
- Best professional i ever seen, great communication through out surgery and after care. Caring and Empathetic approach to me as patients, something that made me feel relaxed and in good hands.
- Everything has been great. The only thing I would say is that Mr Thompson occasionally forgets he isn't always treating top sports people. For example it was suggested that I see the physio 2-3 times per week after surgery. Whilst I appreciate this would be ideal it would have meant I had used my private healthcare cover in two weeks!
- Simon reconstructed my ACL and a badly damaged meniscus 3 months ago. Since then, I've been doing great in my rehab and made significant progress with no pain, discomfort or setbacks every week, contrary to many forums discussing post-ACLR experiences. I haven't experienced any complications with lack of muscle activation/growth, returning to full ROM and so on. Overall, I think Simon lives up to his status as one of the best ACL surgeons in the UK, and I recommend him fully. His work is amazing
- Impressed by Simon’s professionalism and efficiency
- Outstanding throughout. Simon Thompson's approachable and compassionate manner made me feel respected and listened to. Thanks to Simon’s skill, my knee is repaired and I’m back enjoying active hobbies at 3 months, soon to return to competitive sport.
- Simon Thompson and his team are fantastic throughout the journey: pre-operation, the operation itself and post-operation. Cannot be faulted throughout.
- I saw Mr Thompson to solve persistent problems with my left knee, he was excellent, friendly, informative, punctual and very professional, I am pleased to say my surgery has been very succesful and my knee is now pain free, thank you for all of your help and guidance.