

Lara Vassia
Miss Lara Vassia is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth.
Biography
Miss Lara Vassia graduated from the University of Verona Medical School in 2000. She completed her specialist training in orthopaedic and trauma surgery at Verona University Hospital, obtaining her residency diploma (FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedic equivalent) in 2005.
She worked as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Italy for nearly 20 years, gaining extensive experience in elective hand surgery, upper limb trauma, microsurgical reconstructions, general trauma, and hip arthroplasty. She has also undertaken prestigious fellowships in the UK, including paediatric hand surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital (2009), spinal surgery at St George’s Hospital (2013–2017), hip revision surgery at Bedford Hospital, and peripheral nerve injury at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore, 2022).
In addition, Miss Vassia completed a diploma in microsurgery at the École de Chirurgie, Paris, in 2004. Her international training and breadth of experience allow her to offer patients advanced surgical techniques, with a particular focus on hand and upper limb procedures, trauma, and complex reconstructive surgery.
She has been on the UK Specialist Register since 2008.
Procedures

Expert in orthopaedics and trauma
Miss Vassia specialises in orthopaedics and trauma surgery

Expert in hand surgery
Miss Vassia specialises in microsurgery, paediatric hand surgery, elective hand and upper limb procedures

Expert in hip surgery
Miss Vassia specialises in hip surgery, hip replacements, hip revision

Expert in spinal surgery
Miss Vassia specialises in spinal surgery

Expert in peripheral nerve injury repair
Miss Vassia specialises in peripheral nerve injury repair
Qualifications

MD
Doctor of Medicine, University of Verona, Italy, 2000

FRCS T&O equivalent
Specialist training in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, Verona University Hospital, Italy, 2005

Diploma
Microsurgery, École de Chirurgie, Paris, France, 2004
If you’d like to book a consultation with Miss Vassia, call us today:
Private patients 0330 058 1804
NHS patients 0333 321 1953
About me

£95 consultation
Includes x-ray, bloods, swabs and treatment plan

Languages
English, Italian

2025
Started at Practice Plus Group
If you’d like to book a consultation with Miss Vassia, call us today:
Private patients 0330 058 1804
NHS patients 0333 321 1953
Learn more about Lara Vassia
Miss Vassia treats self-pay and NHS patients. A private consultation with Miss Vassia costs just £95. This price includes: an in-depth consultation, x-rays, blood tests, swabs and a tailored treatment plan – no GP referral needed, simply call 0330 058 1779. Alternatively, you can fill out the enquiry form on this page.
Miss Vassia is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care, combining her international training with advanced surgical techniques. She is dedicated to restoring mobility, reducing pain, and helping patients return to their daily lives with confidence.
• Paediatric hand surgery – Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK – 2009
• Spinal surgery – St George’s Hospital, London, UK – 2013–2017
• Senior Clinical Fellow – Hip revision -Bedford Hospital, UK
• Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit – Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore, UK) – 2022
£292 per
month for hip
replacement*


*Representative example: Total amount of credit £12,549. Total charge for credit £4,958.89. Total amount repayable £17,507.89. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £291.80. Representative 14.9% APR. Example based upon treatment costing £12,549 repayable over 60 months. Acceptance subject to status. T&Cs apply.
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“My priority is to deliver the highest standard of care. I am committed to helping patients restore function, recover confidence, and return to the activities that matter most to them.”

Lara Vassia
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon
Why choose a surgeon from Practice Plus Group?
At Practice Plus Group Hospitals we’re passionate about giving patients a positive experience and excellent clinical outcomes, with personalised care from start to finish. Whether you’re paying for yourself or using private medical insurance, with our short waiting times, unrivalled Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and world-class surgeons, we’ll make sure you’re looked after every step of the way.

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FAQs about the consultant
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Lara Vassia practises at Plymouth
Yes, Lara Vassia is always happy to welcome new patients for Orthopaedics.
Yes, Lara Vassia accepts NHS Orthopaedics patients.
First, Lara Vassia will need to diagnose your issue and figure out your treatment options.
This will likely involve them carrying out medical tests such as X-rays or blood tests. They may also ask questions about your medical history.