What types of knee problems does Mr. Bird treat?

Mr. Bird treats a wide range of knee problems, including those affecting professional athletes and individuals suffering from arthritis.

How does Mr. Bird ensure he provides the best possible treatment?

Mr. Bird stays updated with the latest therapies and procedures by attending conferences and continually enhancing his orthopaedic practice.

Where did Mr. Bird receive his medical education?

Mr. Bird graduated from the UCL School of Medicine.

What was Mr. Bird's experience in the British Army?

Mr. Bird served in the British Army, providing medical care to both military personnel and civilians injured in combat.

What is Mr. Bird's current position?

Mr. Bird is currently an NHS surgeon at University Hospital Lewisham, where he leads the Acute Knee Service.

What is the focus of the Acute Knee Service established by Mr. Bird?

The Acute Knee Service focuses on providing prompt and effective treatment for acute knee injuries and conditions.

What are Mr. Bird's professional affiliations?

Mr. Bird is a member of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee, British Orthopaedic Association, and the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.

Does Mr. Bird offer video consultations?

While not explicitly stated, the inclusion of 'Video Consultation' in the list of services suggests that Mr. Bird may offer video consultations. However, it's best to confirm this directly.

What are some of the specific conditions Mr. Bird treats?

Mr. Bird treats a wide range of knee conditions, including knee pain, ACL injuries, arthritis, knee replacement, meniscal tears, and patella dislocation, among others.

Jonathan Bird

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Consults at:

The Blackheath Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

26+ years

About

Mr Jonathan Bird is an orthopaedic surgeon in London specialising in knee surgery. He treats professional athletes' knee problems as well as people suffering from arthritis on a daily basis. He strives to provide his patients with the best possible treatment and to improve their quality of life.

Mr Bird is continually enhancing his orthopaedic practice and attends conferences to learn the most up-to-date therapies and procedures for his patients.

While studying at the UCL School of Medicine, Mr Bird joined the British Army where he witnessed firsthand the high level of medical care provided to our military. He graduated from UCL in 1997 and continued to serve in the army until 2004, treating both military and civilians who had been injured in the fighting.

Mr Bird went on to receive further advanced orthopaedic training in London before joining his current NHS position at University Hospital Lewisham. He is the main knee surgeon here and was responsible for establishing the Acute Knee Service. Additionally, he teaches medical students at King's College.

Education

BSc (1994) - University College London
MB BS (1997) - University College London
MRCSEd (2001) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
FRCS (Orth) (2009) - Intercollegiate Surgical Board
Member of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee, British Orthopaedic Association and the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy