Find expert knee consultants near you

Private knee consultants

Is knee pain affecting your quality of life? If you want fast access to private knee consultants, Practice Plus Group has got you covered.

Our knee consultants are orthopaedic specialists who diagnose and treat knee conditions affecting the bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and surrounding soft tissue. They can help identify the cause of your symptoms and talk you through the most appropriate treatment options. These could include physiotherapy, injections, arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, meniscus surgery, partial knee replacement, total knee replacement, or revision surgery.

If you have been searching online for “knee consultants near me” or “knee specialists near me”, you can explore our consultant profiles and hospital locations to find care that is convenient for you.

Knee consultants in Birmingham

Do you live in the Midlands? Are you also struggling with persistent knee pain? Explore our database of private knee consultants at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham.

Our Birmingham knee consultants can help patients with knee arthritis, knee injuries, mobility problems, and pain that is affecting work, sport, sleep or everyday activities.

Knee consultants in London and Essex

If you suspect you need a knee replacement and also live in the Essex area, we have a range of consultants all specialising in the procedure.

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Ilford is a convenient option for patients searching for a knee consultant near London, a knee specialist near Essex, or private knee care within reach of east London and the surrounding areas.

Knee consultants in Bristol

There is a wide range of knee specialists in Bristol capable of carrying out surgery on your troublesome knee pain. Use the carousel below to browse consultants available at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green.

If you are looking for a private knee specialist in Bristol or the surrounding areas, our team can help! They’ll assess your symptoms and explain whether non-surgical treatment or surgery may be suitable for your specific needs.

Knee consultants in Barlborough

If you live in the Sheffield area and are suffering from persistent knee pain, we can help. Practice Plus Group has a range of experienced consultants in Barlborough, all capable of carrying out knee treatments.

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Barlborough supports patients from Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas who are looking for local knee consultants and private knee treatment.

Knee consultants in the south-west

While the south-west of England covers a large area, Practice Plus Group boasts no fewer than four hospitals there. Take a look at the available knee consultants below.

Patients in Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and nearby areas can access knee specialists at a range of Practice Plus Group hospitals and surgical centres.

What does a knee specialist do?

A knee specialist is usually an orthopaedic consultant who has expertise in diagnosing and treating problems affecting the knee joint. They may treat sudden injuries, long-term knee pain, arthritis, cartilage damage, ligament injuries, as well as wear-and-tear conditions.

A knee consultant can:

• assess your symptoms and medical history
• examine your knee movement, stability, and strength
• arrange diagnostic tests such as X-rays or scans (where appropriate)
• explain your diagnosis in clear language
• recommend non-surgical treatment where suitable
• discuss surgical options if conservative treatment has not helped
• help you understand recovery times, risks, and expected treatment outcomes.

Seeing a knee consultant does not always mean you will need surgery. In many cases, your consultant may recommend physiotherapy, lifestyle changes, pain relief, injections, or monitoring before surgery is considered.

When should I see a knee consultant near me?

You may want to book an appointment with a knee consultant near you if knee pain is affecting your daily life, your mobility, or your ability to do the things you enjoy.

You should consider seeing a knee specialist if:

• your knee pain has lasted for several weeks or keeps coming back
• your knee feels unstable, locks, gives way, or catches
• you have swelling, stiffness, or reduced movement
• walking, climbing stairs or standing up from a chair is becoming difficult
• knee pain is affecting your sleep
• you have had a sports injury or twisting injury
• physiotherapy, pain relief or self-care has not helped
• you have been told (by your GP) you may need knee replacement surgery
• you would like a second opinion from a private knee specialist.

You should seek urgent medical advice if your knee is severely painful, badly swollen, you cannot put weight on it, or you have signs of infection such as redness, heat, and a high temperature. NHS guidance also advises urgent help for severe knee pain, inability to move the knee, significant swelling or symptoms that may suggest infection.

Why should you see a private knee specialist near you?

You should see a private knee specialist near you if:

• you’ve been experiencing knee pain for a prolonged period of time
• the pain is severe enough to affect your quality of life
• you wish to have fast access to knee surgery
• you want to have knee surgery at a nearby location.

How to choose from the best knee consultants in the UK

If you live in the UK and need knee surgery, you’re in luck. Boasting a range of consultant orthopaedic surgeons with a wealth of knee surgery experience, it’s unlikely you’ll have to look for too long. But that isn’t to say you shouldn’t do your research. Knee surgery is a major procedure and you should feel comfortable and confident with the consultant you choose.

Resources such as The National Joint Registry make finding and choosing the best knee replacement surgeon a more straightforward task. The NJR Surgeon and Hospital Profile allows patients to view information including how many relevant joint procedures a consultant has carried out. This data is updated annually.

When comparing knee consultants near to you, you might want to consider the following:

• the consultant’s experience with your specific knee condition
• whether they regularly perform the procedure you may need
• the hospital location and travel time
• appointment availability and waiting times
• patient reviews and outcomes
• whether diagnostic tests are available locally
• whether the hospital offers the treatment you may need
• whether self-pay, insured, and payment plans are available.

It is also important to feel listened to. A good knee consultant should explain your diagnosis, answer your questions, outline the benefits and risks of treatment, and help you make an informed decision.

Questions to ask your knee consultant

Before your appointment, it can help to write down some questions you’d like to ask but may forget when sat across from them. The following is a list that you may wish to ask:

• What is likely to be causing my knee pain?
• Do I need any tests, such as an X-ray or MRI scan?
• Are there non-surgical treatments I should try first?
• Is surgery likely to help my symptoms?
• Which type of knee surgery may be suitable for me?
• What are the risks and benefits of the procedure?
• How long is the recovery period?
• How much time might I need off work?
• Will I need physiotherapy after treatment?
• How many of these procedures do you perform annually?
• What results can I realistically expect?
• What happens if I decide not to have surgery?

Get treated for a range of knee conditions

Not sure whether your knee issue requires surgery? Why not take our knee surgery quiz? Answering just a few questions will give you an idea of whether you may need to see a specialist.

Whether your knee pain came about from sports injuries or you’re suffering with soft tissue damage, the knee consultants at Practice Plus Group will be able to help.

What to expect at your first private knee consultation

Your first appointment with a knee consultant is designed to understand your symptoms, identify the cause of your knee problem, and discuss what comes next.

During the consultation, your knee specialist may:

• ask when your knee pain started
• discuss any previous injuries or surgery
• ask what makes the pain better or worse
• examine your knee movement, strength, and stability
• review any previous scans, X-rays, or medical letters
• arrange further diagnostic tests (if needed)
• explain your likely diagnosis
• recommend a personalised treatment plan.

At the end of your consultation, surgery may not always be needed. Your knee consultant will usually discuss the least invasive suitable options first, before explaining whether an operation may be appropriate.

A word from a past patient

“I totally recommend Practice Plus Group to anyone like me who just wants to get on and enjoy life.”

Paul, knee replacement patient at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Barlborough

Mel Baddick talks about her knee surgery in Plymouth

Karen Hardy talks about her knee surgery in Barlborough

Emma Beadman talks about her knee surgery in Plymouth

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Knee treatment options

At Practice Plus Group, we’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of different treatments for knee pain. The list below shows which procedures and surgeries are available:

• Knee replacement surgery
• ACL knee reconstruction surgery
• Knee arthroscopy
• Knee repair (meniscus surgery)
• Knee revision surgery
• Bursa removal surgery
• Lateral release surgery
• Osteophytes treatment
• Excision of bone overgrowth

Bear in mind that not all of the above treatments will be available at all Practice Plus Group hospital locations.

Your consultant will recommend treatment based on your diagnosis, symptoms, general health, activity levels, and personal goals. For example, a patient with a sports injury may need a different approach to someone with advanced knee arthritis.

Treatment may include:

• advice and self-management
• physiotherapy and strengthening exercises
• pain relief or anti-inflammatory medication
• injections (where clinically appropriate)
• keyhole surgery (such as arthroscopy)
• ligament reconstruction
• meniscus repair or trimming
• partial or total knee replacement
• revision knee surgery

The National Joint Registry advises that the final decision to have knee replacement surgery remains with the patient and should be based on a clear discussion of risks, benefits and alternatives.

How it works

Once you know you require knee surgery, you’ll need to decide whether you want to pay for your treatment or use the NHS. If you choose to pay for yourself with Practice Plus Group, the next step is a private knee consultation.

Booking a private knee consultation for diagnosis

The next step is booking your initial consultation. You’ll typically be able to have this within a week or two of booking, depending on the hospital location. During the consultation, the specialist will carry out physical tests (e.g. blood tests and x-rays) to help arrive at a diagnosis. He or she is likely to ask you questions about your family medical history and current state of health.

How to pay

There are two ways to access knee surgery at Practice Plus Group:

• Self-pay private healthcare – this can be done in a one-off lump sum payment or via a finance plan
• Private health insurance – if you already have an existing policy

If you don’t wish to pay for your healthcare, knee treatment is available via the NHS. You should be aware that choosing this option is likely to mean much longer waiting times for consultation and surgery.

Prices

At Practice Plus Group, the price of knee replacement surgery is lower than our main competitors. The table below illustrates this difference:

Prices correct as of 27th May 2026. If you are having an operation that requires an overnight stay and having a private room is important to you, please let us know when booking so we can do our best to accommodate.

Find a knee specialist near you

Practice Plus Group offers knee care across a network of hospitals and surgical centres in England, including:

• Birmingham, West Midlands
• Barlborough, Derbyshire
• Emersons Green, Bristol
• Ilford, Essex
• Plymouth, Devon
• Shepton Mallet, Somerset
• Southampton, Hampshire
• Devizes, Wiltshire
• Gillingham, Kent
• Portsmouth, Hampshire

Availability varies by treatment and hospital, so it is worth checking the relevant consultant profile or contacting the Practice Plus Group team before booking.

James Wood, Content Specialist