Consultant Hip Surgeon London

At The London Hip Practice, your wellbeing and long-term mobility are our absolute priorities. Led by Professor Richard Field, our dedicated clinical team ensures a seamless, supportive care pathway from your initial diagnostic consultation through to your surgery and complete post-operative recovery. 

Co-convener of the European Anterior Hip Meeting.

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World-renowned surgeon

Contributing to both the NHS and Independent healthcare sectors

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UK's Leader in
Anterior Hip Replacement

We have the UK’s most experienced team in Minimally Invasive, Muscle Sparing, Anterior Hip Replacement

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Your rapid recovery is our priority

Our goal is to help you resume your normal life

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Expert Hip Treatment and Personalised Patient Care in London

At The London Hip Practice, your wellbeing and long-term mobility are our absolute priorities.

Led by Professor Richard Field, our dedicated clinical team ensures a seamless, supportive care pathway from your initial diagnostic consultation through to your surgery and complete post-operative recovery. Whether you are seeking a definitive diagnosis for joint pain or exploring advanced surgical options, you will receive world-class orthopaedic expertise tailored entirely to your lifestyle and recovery goals.

We are dedicated to utilising advanced surgical techniques, including the Direct Anterior Approach for hip replacement. This pioneering, muscle-sparing method avoids cutting the major muscles around the joint, resulting in less post-operative pain, a lower risk of dislocation, and a significantly faster return to daily activities.

About Professor Richard Field

​MS PhD FRCS(Orth) | Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Professor Richard Field is one of the UK’s most experienced and respected consultant orthopaedic surgeons, widely recognised as a global pioneer in hip preservation and minimally invasive hip replacement surgery.

With over three decades of clinical excellence, Professor Field has performed thousands of successful joint replacements.

He was among the first surgeons in the United Kingdom to adopt the Direct Anterior Approach and remains a leading international authority and instructor on the technique.

Alongside his private practice, his extensive academic contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications and a PhD focused on the design and performance of hip implants, ensuring his patients receive the benefit of cutting-edge, evidence-based orthopaedic care.

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Treatments

Anterior Hip Replacement

Benefit from a muscle-sparing approach that accelerates recovery times and minimises post-operative restrictions.

Hip Arthroscopy & Preservation

Minimally invasive keyhole surgery designed to treat internal joint damage, repair cartilage, and delay or prevent arthritis.

Robotic-Assisted Hip Surgery

High-precision joint replacement mapping utilizing state-of-the-art robotic guidance for perfect implant alignment.

Hip Revision Surgery

Highly complex corrective procedures to replace worn, loose, or painful historical hip implants.

Hip Conditions & Symptoms Explained

Hip Osteoarthritis

Chronic wear-and-tear of the joint cartilage leading to pain, stiffness, and bone-on-bone friction.

Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

A condition where extra bone grows along the joint, causing an irregular shape and painful friction during movement.

Hip Labral Tears

Damage to the ring of cartilage (labrum) that cushions the hip joint, often causing a catching or clicking sensation.

Avascular Necrosis (AVN)

Temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone of the hip joint, causing bone breakdown.

Hip Bursitis & Tendonitis

Painful inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) or tendons surrounding the hip, often limiting side-sleeping.

Our London Consultation & Operating Locations

Professor Richard Field

The Lister Hospital
Availability:    Argyle suite, alternate Wednesday morning clinic
Address:  Chelsea Bridge Rd, London SW1W 8RH, UK
Website:  www.hcahealthcare.co.uk
Reception:   020 7730 7733
Secretary:  07468 451 203
Appointments:  020 3811 7279
The Chelsea Out-Patient Centre
Availability:    Thursday morning clinic
Address:  280 Kings Road, London, SW3 5AW
Website:  www.hcahealthcare.co.uk
Reception:   020 7881 4114
Secretary:  07468 451 203
Appointments:  020 3811 7279
Spire St Anthony’s
Availability:    Tuesday evening clinics
Address:  London Road, North Cheam, Surrey, SM3 9DW
Website:  https://www.spirehealthcare.com
Reception:   0203 733 8302
Secretary:  07468 451 203
Appointments:  020 3131 5362
NHS - The South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC)
Availability:     
Address:  Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG
Website:  www.eoc.nhs.uk
Enquiries:   +44 (0) 1372 735 891
  esth.eocenquiries@nhs.net
   
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a GP referral to see a private hip surgeon in London?
No, a formal GP referral is not mandatory to book an initial private consultation with us. However, if you intend to claim the cost of your consultation and subsequent treatment through private medical insurance (such as Bupa or AXA), your insurer will usually require a GP referral letter to authorize coverage.
What is the benefit of the Direct Anterior Approach for hip replacement?
Unlike traditional surgery that requires cutting through the gluteal muscles or posterior tendons, the Direct Anterior Approach works through a natural gap between the muscles. By leaving the soft tissues intact, patients typically experience less pain, a shorter hospital stay, a quicker transition away from crutches, and a vastly reduced risk of post-operative hip dislocation.
How long is the recovery period after a private hip replacement?
While recovery varies by individual, most anterior hip replacement patients are up and walking within hours of surgery. Most return home within 1 to 2 days. You can generally expect to return to light daily activities within 2 to 3 weeks, driving within 3 to 4 weeks, and low-impact sports or strenuous activity within 6 to 12 weeks.
What should I bring to my initial consultation?
Please bring any recent imaging reports (X-rays or MRI scans) on a disc or access link if they were performed outside our partner hospitals. It is also helpful to bring a complete list of your current medications, your insurance membership and pre-authorisation numbers (if applicable), and any notes on your clinical history.

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