Simon Moyes: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Knee, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle Specialist in London

Specialist in arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery for problems of the knee, shoulder, foot and ankle. Keyhole surgery is a highly sophisticated, minimally invasive technique which means you spend less time in hospital and you are more likely to have a quick recovery from your operation.

Simon Moyes qualified from The Middlesex Hospital in 1982. His first house job was with the Queen's Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sir Rodney Sweetnam, at this leading teaching hospital in London. Following this, he went to Cambridge to do a Trauma rotation for a year before returning to London to study for his primary FRCS, the first part of the Fellowship of The Royal College of Surgeons.

 
After achieving this, he commenced in 1985 a surgical SHO rotation based at St Bartholomew's Hospital whereby he rotated through The National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Queen Square, amongst other central London hospitals. He then spent one year at Cheltenham General Hospital gaining considerable operative experience in general vascular and neurological surgery, also passing his General Surgical Fellowship, the 'FRCS' at the same time.

Surgical training for orthopaedic surgery

Simon Moyes then returned to London to commence his specialist orthopaedic surgical training at The Westminster Hospital as an Orthopaedic Surgical Registrar. He spent two years on this programme before obtaining a Senior Registrar's rotation out of The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. This he commenced in 1989.

He also won a research fellowship that allowed him to take six months out of his training programme at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital to work at the Clinical Research Centre in Northwick Park Hospital. Whilst the Senior Registrar at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital he was able to rotate through other leading centres of excellence, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College Hospital. 
 
Simon Moyes took up a post of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at UCL Hospitals in London in 1994 with a special interest in arthroscopic surgery in sports medicine. He went into full time private practice in 1997 and continues this.
 

Clinical and research interests in orthopaedic surgery

Mr Moyes's main orthopaedic interests are the arthroscopic and minimally invasive treatment of problems of the knee, shoulder, foot and ankle. Research interests currently are development of minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques for the knee, shoulder, foot and ankle.

Conditions and treatments

Simon Moyes offers surgical treatment for problems of the knee, shoulder, foot and ankle.

Diagnosis

To carry out an effective and accurate diagnosis of your problem, Simon Moyes combines the latest in sophisticated technology with his considerable experience as an orthopaedic surgeon. Each diagnosis takes about 30 minutes, and Simon is available for follow-up discussions as often as you need.

Because Simon works out of a number of clinics throughout London, the diagnosis can take place at the most convenient time and place for you.

Surgery

You will be given all the information that you need, so that you make an informed decision on the best course of treatment for you. This will take into account your lifestyle and your physical expectations.

Arthroscopy

Simon Moyes specialises in keyhole – or arthroscopic surgery. This is a highly sophisticated, minimally invasive technique which means you spend less time in hospital and you’re more likely to have a quick recovery. It is ideal for many orthopaedic procedures in joints, such as removing torn cartilage, ligament and tendon reconstruction and smoothing out bone defects.

The surgeon makes small incisions and inserts a tiny camera (an endoscope) into the joint. The image is shown on a video monitor, enabling the surgeon to make a thorough examination of the area. Once the diagnosis has been made, other small incisions are made to allow small surgical instruments to be inserted. The entire operation is carried out while looking at the monitor.

Because the joint does not have to be opened up fully, there is less risk of infection, healing can be quicker, scarring is minimal and there is less trauma to the connective tissue in the joint. It is especially useful to professional athletes who require a fast healing time.

The surgery takes place at the Wellington Hospital in London. Expert staff are dedicated to getting you back on your feet as soon as possible, using the latest physiotherapy techniques and top levels of aftercare.

Simon is available for post-surgery consultations with all patients, so you know exactly how the procedure went, and you can get all the information you need for a speedy recovery.

Where can I get private treatment for knee, shoulder, foot and ankle problems?

Simon Moyes consults in three different London based locations:
  

More details regarding Simon's availability at these locations.

Contact details

To book a clinical appointment, call Simon's Clinical Secretary on 0207 323 0040

Email:         simonmoyes@simonmoyes.com

Websites:  www.simonmoyes.com

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