Mr Kerry Acton
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Guildford, GU1 3LX
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29 years of experience
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29 years of experience
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Mr. Kerry Acton is a highly experienced hip and knee specialist who was appointed as consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in 2007. He pioneered minimally invasive (MIS) hip replacement in Surrey and is an innovator in uncemented partial and total knee and hip replacement for younger patients. He also specialises in soft tissue problems of the hip and knee and carries out arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) of both joints. He has a special interest in complex and revision hip and knee surgery for failed joint replacements and carries out most of the redo surgery for loosening and fractures around hips and knees in his hospitals.
Mr. Acton's undergraduate and basic surgical training was in London and his Higher Surgical Training in Trauma and Orthopaedics began on the Stanmore rotation and was completed on the South West Thames rotation in London, Surrey and Sussex. He completed the Wellington Knee Surgery Fellowship and was the first Furlong Fellow, completing a year of specialist training in revision hip and knee surgery. He has delivered prize winning presentations at academic meetings and published research in peer reviewed journals. During his training he sat on the Royal College of Surgeons Specialist Advisory Committee for Orthopaedics as well as the Intercollegiate Board, overseeing the FRCS exam.
Mr. Acton is one of the busiest surgeons in the region, carrying out more hip and knee replacements annually than the vast majority of his peers as evidenced by the National Joint Registry. He also has one of the lowest revision rates of his own joint replacements in the country. He continues to innovate to improve orthopaedic outcomes and is actively involved in research both with the University of Surrey and in running clinical trials based at the Royal Surrey. He is regularly invited to teach, lecture and demonstrate his surgical techniques in the UK and internationally in Europe, Asia and Australasia. He runs a senior clinical fellowship, helping the next generation of surgeons to transition from trainee to independent consultant.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Hip Replacement (45%)
- Knee Replacement (20%)
- Osteoarthritis (10%)
- Hip and Groin Pain (5%)
- Knee Pain (5%)
- Others (15%)
Subspecialties
- Knee Surgery
- Hip Surgery
- Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Osteoarthritis
- Hip and Groin Pain
- Knee Pain
- Arthritis (Hip)
- Arthritis (Knee)
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
- Bursitis (Hip)
- Children's Joint Problems
- Femoroacetabular Impingement
- Femur Fractures
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Arthroscopy
- Fracture Fixation Surgery
- Hip Arthroplasty
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride)
- Hip Preservation Surgery
- Joint Injection
- Knee Arthroscopy
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4091998
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) University of London 1990
MB BS University of London 1994
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- April
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Four Points Assistance
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- The PHC
Location
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Harvey Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU1 3LX
Harvey Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU1 3LX
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Stirling Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU2 7RF
Stirling Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU2 7RF
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BMI Mount Alvernia Hospital, Harvey Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU1 3LX
BMI Mount Alvernia Hospital, Harvey Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU1 3LX
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
49 reviews
5
Very professional and thorough with his examination.
5
Was very nervous to have surgery and Mr Acton explained everything very well and after surgery came round to reassure me it went well with no complications. He then came the following day for a chat and explained what he’d done in my surgery and helped me understand what I can and can’t do and how long recovery would be.
5
Please refer to my previous comments. Simply fabulous THANK YOU.
5
Mr Acton was very professional and explained every step to me clearly and concisely. He also answered all my questions (I had many) in a calm and reassuring manner. The follow up appointments also were handled well and he explained in detail what my post-op progress would be like. My only regret is not having the surgery sooner.
5
Mr Acton has performed knee replacement surgery on both my knees. I have been very pleased with both pre and post operative care.
Thanks for taking the time to write us a review, and we are pleased you were so satisfied both with the treatment you received before your surgery, and the operation itself.
08 Jun 20215
Mr Acton replaced my hip for me and from start to finish I felt in safe hands. Mr Acton explained every thing clearly and answered any queries I had both before and after my operation. If my other hip needs replacing at any point I will defiantly be returning to him.
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, and we are so pleased you felt you had such a positive experience. We also hope that, should you need any more surgery, you feel confident coming back.
27 Apr 20215
I was initially referred onto Mr Acton from another orthopaedic surgeon at Royal Surrey Hospital. I had a rare condition called snapping hamstrings. It was identified by the orthopaedic surgeon at Royal Surrey however, it was such as a unusual condition that he couldn't actually treat it before nor many others in that field can do so as its something that most of them would not see in their lifetime. However, after being referred onto Mr Acton, I chose to go private considering the waiting times and the duration of my situation. Mr Acton and his team at Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford was fantastic. Whenever i needed to ask any questions, i would always have a response incredibly quickly and it was very straightforward and very helpful. As for the surgery, their wasn't a definitive treatment plan for it. However he decided to take one of my tendons out and it appears to be a success as none of the symptoms have returned. It happened very quickly as i went to first meet him in the summer time and now have been just discharged from him right before christmas. If anyone has any complex situation regarding knees then this is the person you have to see after my personal expierience of seeing numerous people over the years, he is by far the best i have come across and i can't recommend him enough.
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this very long and detailed review. We are very pleased that, with such an unusual condition, we were able to help you, especially as you had been suffering for quite some time. We do hope you have now made a full recovery.
27 Apr 20215
He is very clear in his explanations, and is very nice.
Thank for taking time to leave this review. We are very glad to hear that everything was made clear, in a way that was pleasant.
27 Apr 20215
I found Mr Acton’s advice and treatment first class. His explanations were clear and succinct.
We are so pleased you were happy with your experience, and that everything was made clear to you. Thank-you also for taking the time to leave such a positive review.
27 Apr 20215
Mr Acton has replaced both my wife's knees over the past 18 months and I/we have found him both professional and efficient in all aspects.
We are so pleased to hear you found your experience to be both friendly and efficient, and do hope your wife has gone on to make a full recovery from both her knee replacements.
27 Apr 2021FAQ
What are Mr Kerry Acton's reviews like?
Mr Kerry Acton's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 49 reviews
What languages does Mr Kerry Acton speak?
Mr Kerry Acton speaks English
Where is Mr Kerry Acton located?
Mr Kerry Acton primarily practices at Mount Alvernia Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Harvey Road, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU1 3LX
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