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Mr James Bidwell

Mr James Bidwell

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Aberdeen, AB10 1RW

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34 years of experience
Verified profile
34 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

10 patient reviews

4 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

37 recommendations for:

Arthritis (Hip)(4)
Arthritis (Knee)(3)
Knee Pain(3)
Other(27)

Recent patient review

07 Feb 2024

Personally I have no complaints at all from start to finish on both hip replacements and...

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About

Mr James Bidwell is a practising consultant in trauma and orthopaedic surgery who has been based in Aberdeen since 2001. He is based at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Woodend Hospital and has also been part of the Aberdeen Orthopaedic Network for more than 12 years with which he consults privately at The Albyn Hospital, Aberdeen. Mr Bidwell specialises in sports injuries and lower limb reconstructive surgery, including knee surgery where he has a special interest in custom-fit total knee arthroplasty. He has a particular interest in non-surgical treatments of joint pain such as injection therapy, bracing treatment, and new biological therapies.

Mr Bidwell's areas of interest include the following:

  • Hip and knee joint replacement
  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Ligament reconstructions
  • Knee joint cartilage surgery
  • General orthopaedics
  • Sports injury

Mr Bidwell qualified in 1989 from the University of London and undertook his orthopaedic surgery training in London and Glasgow. Following this, he pursued two fellowships in Edinburgh and in North America.

Mr Bidwell is actively involved in research with his topics of interest including knee ligament reconstruction, enhanced recovery techniques, and custom fit knee arthroplasty. He also gives talks on general orthopaedics and lectures in the field of knee injuries.

Mr Bidwell is a member of a number of organisations including the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Association for Surgery of the Knee, and the International Society for Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Arthritis (Hip) (11%)
  • Arthritis (Knee) (8%)
  • Knee Pain (8%)
  • Sports Injury (8%)
  • Total Knee Replacement (8%)
  • Others (57%)

Subspecialties
  • Knee Surgery
  • Hip Surgery
  • Sports Injury
  • Trauma Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Arthritis (Hip)
  • Arthritis (Knee)
  • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
  • Bone Spurs
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee Cyst
  • Knee Fractures
  • Knee Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
  • Hip Replacement
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Replacement
  • Meniscal Repair
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Arthroscopy
  • Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
  • Chondral Grafting
  • Custom-Made Knee Replacement

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3407576


Qualifications

MBBS - University of London, 1989

FRCSEd(Tr&Orth) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 1999

Memberships:

  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Association for Surgery of the Knee
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • International Society for Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
  • European Society for Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £240
  • Follow-up appointment: £180

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

Location

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Albyn Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

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21-24 Albyn Pl, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB10 1RW
21-24 Albyn Pl, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB10 1RW
Monday
08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
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4.91
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21-24 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB10 1RW
21-24 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB10 1RW
Monday
08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
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08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
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Reviews

All reviews(10)
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Arthritis (Hip) (3)
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan) (2)
Arthritis (Ankle) (1)
Arthritis (Knee) (1)
Hip Replacement (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

10 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Personally I have no complaints at all from start to finish on both hip replacements and think he was very professional but also such a nice person . And would highly recommend to anyone that was in the same position as myself. Thank you for everything and giving me my life back.

07 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hip Replacement
Joint Replacement
Arthritis (Hip)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Bidwell was very pleasant and explained everything to me in a way that was easy to understand and we made arrangements for a follow up appointment

06 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arthritis (Knee)
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
Arthritis (Hip)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Helpful explanation on how to move forward.

06 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
Meniscal Repair

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From meeting Mr Bidwell to admission to hospital he explained everything clearly to me so I understood.

22 Nov 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arthritis (Ankle)
Arthritis (Hip)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent consultation and fully explained the procedure

25 Feb 2020verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

First class treatment from initial co sultation through the operation and post op treatment

11 Feb 2020verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Replacement

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good and positive experience

05 Mar 2019verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Bidwell explained everything to me in a very good manner and he was very professional.

09 Oct 2018verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very patient, paying attention to the well-being of the patient and proposing practical solutions

09 Oct 2018verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Bidwell is very professional and pleasant in the way he deals with his patients

13 Jul 2017verified patient
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Knee Pain (3)
Sports Injury (3)
Total Knee Replacement (3)
Arthritis (Knee) (2)

4 endorsements

I have attended Complex Knee MDT meetings with Mr Bidwell. I have also also assisted him with surgical cases in Aberdeen. He is an excellent knee surgeon with many years of experience.

06 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Sports Injury
Knee Pain
Total Knee Replacement
+ 1 more

Mr Charles Gibbons

Orthopaedic Surgery
We trained together

James Bidwell is a very valuable and able colleague and I would happily recommend him to my patients.

06 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Sports Injury
Knee Pain
Total Knee Replacement

Mr Lukman A Kash Khan

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

James is an excellent clinician and internationally respected knee surgeon. He has personally treated several family members and I can give him no greater praise than that!

06 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Sports Injury
Knee Pain
Total Knee Replacement

Mr David A Cairns

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Mr James Bidwell is one of the top lower limb arthroplasty surgeons in the Aberdeen area. His gentle bedside manner provides reassurance to patients.

02 Apr 2020
Endorsed for
Arthritis (Knee)
Meniscal Repair
Custom-Made Knee Replacement
+ 13 more

Professor Roslyn J Miller

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague
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What are Mr James Bidwell's reviews like?

Mr James Bidwell's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 10 reviews

What languages does Mr James Bidwell speak?

Mr James Bidwell speaks English

Where is Mr James Bidwell located?

Mr James Bidwell primarily practices at Albyn Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at 21-24 Albyn Pl, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB10 1RW
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What are Mr James Bidwell working hours?

Mr James Bidwell is working Monday (08:00 - 12:00, 08:00 - 12:00, 08:00 - 12:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 17:00, 09:00 - 17:00, 09:00 - 17:00)

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