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Mr Alex Chipperfield

Mr Alex Chipperfield

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Cranbrook, TN17 4AX

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26 years of experience
Verified profile
26 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.99

100 patient reviews

4 professional endorsements

4.99
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

130 recommendations for:

Total Knee Replacement(45)
Hip Replacement(39)
Knee Arthroscopy(14)
Other(32)

Recent patient review

19 Mar 2024

I would like to thank Mr Alex Chipperfield for his professionalism towards my care. His...

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About

Mr Alex Chipperfield is a highly experienced Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Kent, specialising in the hip and knee, performing hip replacements, knee replacements, hip fracture surgery and periprosthetic fractures. Since 2010, he has worked as Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics for East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Canterbury, Ashford and Benenden. His elective practice is focused on hip and knee surgery, joint replacements and revision surgery. He is always looking to innovate and improve outcomes, though Enhanced Recovery, Biological Interventions, Customised Implants and Robotic Surgery. He also practises privately at several locations, including One Ashford Hospital, BMI The Chaucer Hospital, and Benenden Hospital; in addition to his NHS work, including being Specialty Trauma Lead for the William Harvey Hospital.

Mr Chipperfield graduated from St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School in 1997, before completing training in trauma care in both Britain and Australia. He went on to undertake basic surgical training on the South Coast of England, followed by further work in orthopaedics and plastic surgery, and was later trained on the renowned South East Thames Specialist Orthopaedic Training Programme. Mr Chipperfield is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, having passed the rigorous FRCS examination, and was also chosen to undertake a 12-month fellowship in lower limb surgery with the Australian Orthopaedic Association in Sydney.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Arthroscopy
  • Hip Replacement
  • Joint Injection
  • Knee Replacement
  • MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan)
  • Revision Surgery
  • Steroid Injection
  • Video Consultation
  • Hip Injections (Including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP And NStride)
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Injections (Including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP And NStride)
  • Knee Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Patellofemoral Joint Replacement
  • Fracture Fixation Surgery
  • Fracture (Broken Bone)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Stress Fractures
  • Arthritis (Hip)
  • Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Hip
  • Hip And Groin Pain
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Arthritis (Knee)
  • Knee Cyst
  • Knee Pain
  • Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
  • Femur Fractures
  • Hip Fractures
  • Knee Fractures
  • Osteoporotic Fractures
  • Tibia Fractures

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Total Knee Replacement (35%)
  • Hip Replacement (30%)
  • Knee Arthroscopy (11%)
  • Torn Meniscus (Cartilage) (3%)
  • Arthritis (Hip) (3%)
  • Others (18%)

Subspecialties
  • Hip Surgery
  • Knee Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
  • Arthritis (Knee)
  • Knee Pain
  • Arthritis (Hip)
  • Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
  • Hip Fractures
  • Hip and Groin Pain
  • Knee Cyst
  • Knee Fractures
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
  • Hip Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride)
  • Knee Replacement
  • Fracture Fixation Surgery
  • Hip Arthroplasty

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4448215


Qualifications

Qualifications

MBBS 1997 University of London

MRCS 2000

FRCS (Tr & Orth) 2009


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Bupa
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Cigna
  • health-on-line
  • Saga Insurance
  • Vitality Health
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Simply Health
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • CS Healthcare
  • Healix
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • April
  • Legal & General
  • Norwich Union
  • General Medical
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Groupama

Location

All locations

Benenden Hospital

4.87
(4328)
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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4.88
(293)
Kennington Road Willesborough, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0YS
Kennington Road Willesborough, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0YS
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4.82
(187)
Nackington Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT4 7AR
Nackington Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT4 7AR
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Reviews

All reviews(100)
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Last 7 days
Last 30 days
Last 6 months
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Total Knee Replacement (44)
Hip Replacement (36)
Knee Arthroscopy (14)
Hip Surgery (3)
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan) (3)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

100 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I would like to thank Mr Alex Chipperfield for his professionalism towards my care. His explanation was clear and he made me feel safe thourough this all experience. Best knee surgeon I know. Fully recommended!

19 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arthroscopy
Arthritis (Knee)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Chipperfield is the kindest man, he has throughout been open and honest with me. If I had a wish list in relation to my surgery, he was completed to the highest standard. I could not have asked for any more from him.

11 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Total Knee Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Chipperfield was professional, informative and caring at all times. I felt safe.

07 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Total Knee Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professional, with good explanations .

05 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arthroscopy
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Lovely caring man .

01 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Total Knee Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He explained everything I needed to know

29 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Total Knee Replacement

Reply from Alex Chipperfield

Many thanks for your kind review

01 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Was nervous,he put my mind at ease,explained everything,very polite,

23 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Total Knee Replacement

Reply from Alex Chipperfield

Many thanks for your kind review

27 Feb 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Chipperfield’s calm and friendly manner put me at ease prior to the procedure. He explained what would happen in a clear concise and considered way. He and the surgical team gave me clear information about what would happen prior to and during the procedure. Through their professional, patient focused approach any anxiety I may have had was allayed.

23 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hip Surgery
Hip Replacement

Reply from Alex Chipperfield

Many thanks for your kind review

27 Feb 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Chipperfield made me feel at ease and explained things well to me.

22 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Total Knee Replacement

Reply from Alex Chipperfield

Many thanks for your kind review

23 Feb 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Good with help out to explain things

20 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Arthroscopy

Reply from Alex Chipperfield

Many thanks for your kind review

22 Feb 2024
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Hip Replacement (3)
Arthritis (Hip) (3)
Hip and Groin Pain (2)
Total Knee Replacement (1)

4 endorsements

Alex is an expert Hip and Knee surgeon. Held in high regard by patients, colleagues and health professionals. Very approachable.

15 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Hip Replacement
Arthritis (Hip)
Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
+ 3 more

Mr Matthew Oliver

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

A remarkable colleague, known for exemplary teamwork and impeccable bedside manners. Renowned for exceptional surgical expertise, consistently delivering outstanding outcomes.

24 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Arthritis (Hip)
Hip and Groin Pain
Fracture Fixation Surgery
+ 3 more

Mr Paolo Consigliere

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Always takes his time with patients, thorough and a very good surgeon.

23 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement
Trauma Surgery

Mr Baljinder Singh Dhinsa

Orthopaedic Surgery
I have referred patients to them

Alex is an excellent, well respected orthopaedic colleague who is liked by patients and staff alike. He is very well respected amongst his peers and I would have no hesitation recommending him

09 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Hip Replacement
Arthritis (Hip)
Hip and Groin Pain
+ 3 more

Mr Ben Eddy

Urology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Alex Chipperfield's reviews like?

Mr Alex Chipperfield's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 100 reviews

What languages does Mr Alex Chipperfield speak?

Mr Alex Chipperfield speaks English

Where is Mr Alex Chipperfield located?

Mr Alex Chipperfield primarily practices at Benenden Hospital, located at Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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Does Mr Alex Chipperfield accept new patients?

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