
Mr Tom PollardOrthopaedic Surgery in Reading
Mr Tom Pollard
Orthopaedic Surgery in Reading , Slough and Central London
MD FRCS (Tr&Orth) MRCS (Eng) MBChB BSc (Hons)
GMC: 4702368Professional statement
Mr Tom Pollard is a leading UK consultant orthopaedic surgeon and hip and knee specialist based in Reading.
He performs a high volume of hip and knee surgeries: patients often seek his medical services for his extensive skill in hip and knee joint replacements (arthroplasty) as well as the complex revision of hip and knee replacements. He performs more than 250 hip and knee replacements annually and implements the latest techniques, including NAVIO robotic knee replacement. He is also a UK expert on hip arthroscopy and knee arthroscopy. Since becoming a consultant, Mr Pollard has performed over 1800 hip arthroscopy procedures and performs approximately 250 each year, making him one of the most experienced surgeons in the UK in arthroscopy
Among the conditions he treats are knee arthritis, hip arthritis, labral tears and young adult hip conditions. Mr Pollard's pioneering research has been recognised by the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy: he won two of the first three annual awards. This achievement has contributed to his international reputation as a specialist in the cause and treatment of young adult hip conditions. What's more, he is recognised to have written many of the most important publications in the field of young adult hip surgery.
Mr Pollard has always been an avid researcher. Throughout his studies and professional career, he has contributed to orthopaedic research and has over 40 peer-reviewed scientific research publications in orthopaedic journals. He also collaborates with the University of Oxford on research and clinical trials.
He performs a high volume of hip and knee surgeries: patients often seek his medical services for his extensive skill in hip and knee joint replacements (arthroplasty) as well as the complex revision of hip and knee replacements. He performs more than 250 hip and knee replacements annually and implements the latest techniques, including NAVIO robotic knee replacement. He is also a UK expert on hip arthroscopy and knee arthroscopy. Since becoming a consultant, Mr Pollard has performed over 1800 hip arthroscopy procedures and performs approximately 250 each year, making him one of the most experienced surgeons in the UK in arthroscopy
Among the conditions he treats are knee arthritis, hip arthritis, labral tears and young adult hip conditions. Mr Pollard's pioneering research has been recognised by the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy: he won two of the first three annual awards. This achievement has contributed to his international reputation as a specialist in the cause and treatment of young adult hip conditions. What's more, he is recognised to have written many of the most important publications in the field of young adult hip surgery.
Mr Pollard has always been an avid researcher. Throughout his studies and professional career, he has contributed to orthopaedic research and has over 40 peer-reviewed scientific research publications in orthopaedic journals. He also collaborates with the University of Oxford on research and clinical trials.
Clinics

Circle Reading Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Reading , 100 Drake Way, RG2 0NEMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Circle Reading Hospital, Reading (present)
Subspecialties
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip arthritis
Professional memberships
- British Hip Society (BHS)
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
Education
- MD University of Bristol (2012)
- Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (2011)
Teaching posts
- He is an honorary clinical lecturer in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Oxford.
Positions in organisations
- He is the clinical director of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (2017-present)
Publications and conferences
- He collaborates with the University of Oxford on research and clinical trials.
- He is regularly invited to lecture both nationally and internationally.
Prizes and awards
- His pioneering research earned him two of the first three annual awards by the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy.
- He holds a level 2 Clinical Excellence award in recognition of his contribution to the NHS.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4702368
Reviews
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- The staff and Mr Pollard were extremely friendly and very organised. No waiting time. I was recommended to go here and I would do the same
- As expected
- Very smart building. Staff friendly. Consultant very relaxed with pleasant manner.
- First Class service
- Excellent