Richard Barksfield

Mr Richard Barksfield is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 15 years of expertise in Hip and Knee Surgery. He completed his Medical Training at Imperial College London in 2006 and underwent further specialist training at renowned institutions, including the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford. Mr Barksfield offers comprehensive assessment and management strategies for various hip and knee conditions, from soft tissue injuries to arthritis, and provides services such as arthroscopic surgery and joint replacements. His NHS practice is based at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with private consultations and surgeries offered at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital and The Winfield Hospital in Gloucester. With a focus on Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Mr Barksfield has received advanced fellowship training in both Hip and Knee Surgery as well as Trauma. He is a life member of The Girdlestones Orthopaedic Society and has been published in various medical journals for his research contributions in orthopaedics. Alongside his clinical work, Mr Barksfield is actively involved in educating General Practitioners through Lunch and Learn Tutorials and patient education evenings. His qualifications include a MBBS and BSc from Imperial College London, along with MRCS and FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics from the Royal College of Surgeons. Mr Richard Barksfield's special interests lie in Hip and Knee Surgery, covering a range of procedures such as total hip and knee replacements, arthroscopy, ligament reconstructions, and cartilage repairs. He has a particular research interest in enhancing outcomes in Orthopaedic Trauma and is dedicated to improving the regional organisation of hip and knee arthroplasty services. As a respected Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Barksfield's expertise and commitment to advancing orthopaedic care make him a valuable asset to the medical community.