Mr James Donaldson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr James Donaldson
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr James Donaldson MBBS BSc (Hons) FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr James Donaldson
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon MBBS BSc (Hons) FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Mr Donaldson is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Areas of expertise
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Revision surgery
- Hip arthroscopy
- Knee arthroscopy
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Address
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Platinum Medical Centre
15-17 Lodge Road, London, NW8 7JA
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The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront
The Waterfront Business Park, Beaufort House, Elstree Road , Elstree, WD6 3BS
About Mr James Donaldson
GMC number: 6050025
Year qualified: 2002
Place of primary qualification: University College London Medical School
Mr James Donaldson is a highly skilled consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee surgery. Based at HCA Healthcare UK, he is recognised for his expertise in treating a wide range of joint conditions, including arthritis, fractures, and sports injuries. He has extensive experience in performing both primary and revision joint replacement surgeries, utilising the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure faster recovery times and optimal patient outcomes.
Appointed in 2010, Mr Donaldson has been a key figure in the orthopaedic department where he also holds a leading role in training junior doctors and contributing to clinical research. He is particularly interested in advancements in robotic surgery and the development of patient-specific implants, aiming to enhance precision and long-term success in joint replacements.
Mr Donaldson is passionate about improving patient mobility and quality of life, focusing on individualised treatment plans that align with each patient’s unique needs. He is experienced in treating both complex and routine cases, including knee ligament reconstructions, cartilage restoration, and the management of degenerative joint disease.
When not in the operating theatre, Mr Donaldson is involved in medical research and regularly presents his findings at national and international conferences. He also enjoys mentoring the next generation of surgeons, ensuring they are equipped with the latest surgical skills and knowledge.
His commitment to his patients, combined with his innovative approach to surgery, has earned him a reputation as one of the leading orthopaedic surgeons in his field. Mr Donaldson continues to work closely with his multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care, ensuring his patients receive the best possible outcomes.
Areas of expertise
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic meniscectomy
- Arthroscopy
- Biological therapy
- Cartilage repair
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip dysplasia
- Hip pain
- Hip prosthesis
- Hip replacement
- Hoffa's syndrome
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Injuries diagnosis
- Joint preservation surgery
- Joint replacement
- Knee
- Knee arthritis
- Knee arthroscopy
- Knee cap replacement
- Knee cartilage replacement
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Knee pain
- Knee replacement
- Knee surgery
- Meniscus
- Osteoarthritis of the hip
- Partial knee replacement
- Patellar luxation
- Patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee)
- Patellofemoral disorders
- Revision hip replacement
- Revision hip surgery
- Revision knee replacement
- Revision surgery
- Robotic assisted hip surgery
- Robotic assisted knee surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Sports injuries
- Sports surgery
- Tendinopathy
- Tendon injuries
- Tendonitis
Professional memberships
Articles by Mr James Donaldson
Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty: Past, Present and Future
Elastofibroma dorsi: management, outcome and review of the literature
The relationship between the presence of metallosis and massive infection in metal-on-metal hip replacements
Ischial screw fixation can prevent cup migration in 3D-printed custom acetabular components for complex hip reconstruction
The Outcomes of Hip and Knee Fungal Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Satisfaction rates, function, and return to activity following young adult total hip arthroplasty
Distal femoral replacement for the treatment of periprosthetic distal femoral fractures around a total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis
Sheep condyle model evaluation of bone marrow cell concentrate combined with a scaffold for repair of large osteochondral defects
Current solutions for the treatment of chronic articular cartilage defects in the knee
