About Mr Andy Richards
Mr Richards focuses exclusively on shoulder and elbow conditions, employing arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery particularly in treating sports injuries. At Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, he manages complex cases including surgical reconstruction. His Master's thesis examined rotator cuff tear biomechanics, and he contributes through peer-reviewed publications and surgical textbook chapters. He lectures nationally and is a member of the British Orthopaedic Association, British Elbow and Shoulder Society, British Trauma Society, and Watanabe Club.
Qualifications: MBBS MS FRCS (Orth)
Recent and current appointments
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London
Publications, lectures and teaching
- Written multiple peer-reviewed publications, as well as chapters for surgical textbooks
- Mr Richards's Master’s thesis investigated the effect of rotator cuff tears on the biomechanics of the shoulder joint
- Lectures nationally on shoulder and elbow surgery
Society memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Elbow and Shoulder Society
- British Trauma Society
- Watanabe Club
Conditions treated
Arthroscopic surgical techniques
Specialist
Rotator cuff tears
Specialist
As listed by Fortius Clinic
- Shoulder and elbow problems
- Sports injuries (shoulder and elbow)
- Rotator cuff tears
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint surgery
- Complex shoulder and elbow injuries
- Arthroscopic surgical techniques
- Non-surgical treatment approaches
Accepted insurers
Bupa
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AXA Health
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Vitality
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Aviva
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WPA
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Cigna
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Self-pay
Fixed consultation fee: £250
Clinics
Team
Consultants who work alongside Mr Andy Richards in the same specialty and clinics: