About
Mr James Gill is a Specialist Knee Surgeon with a specialist interest in the diagnosis and treatment of knee conditions. He consults privately at St Edmunds Hospital and Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, and is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds.
James is committed to helping patients of all ages overcome knee pain and restore function. He believes that successful treatment begins with a thorough assessment, taking the time to understand each patient's symptoms, goals, and lifestyle. This allows him to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to the individual, ranging from non-operative management through to advanced knee surgery when required.
His aim is to provide clear, evidence-based advice and high-quality care, helping patients return to the activities that matter most to them with confidence and improved quality of life.
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My Story
Special Interests
Mr James Gill specialises in knee surgery, with particular expertise in knee replacement surgery, especially partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement. His other specialist interests include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and knee preservation procedures, including osteotomy (realignment surgery) and meniscal repair.
James is a high-volume knee replacement surgeon, performing more than 200 knee replacement procedures each year, approximately half of which are partial knee replacements.
He has a particular interest in enhanced recovery pathways and modern, evidence-based surgical techniques designed to optimise outcomes, minimise disruption to patients’ lives and support a rapid return to function and mobility.
Research
James is deeply committed to advancing orthopaedic knowledge through research and has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications. For a complete list of his work, please visit his Google Scholar profile
Education and Training
James studied Medicine at the University of Cambridge, Hughes Hall, graduating in 2009. He completed his Foundation Training and Specialist Orthopaedic Training within the East of England Deanery, gaining broad experience in trauma and orthopaedic surgery before completing higher specialist training in knee surgery.
In 2022, he undertook an internationally renowned fellowship at the Brisbane Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre (BOSMC) under the supervision of Dr Peter Myers and Mr Tim McMeniman. The fellowship provided advanced training in all aspects of knee surgery, including sports knee injuries, ligament reconstruction, knee preservation, and joint replacement surgery.
Personal
Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Together with his wife, he shares a passion for swimming, cycling, and running.
He has completed eight Iron-distance triathlons, including competing at the Ironman World Championship Age Group Finals in Kona, Hawaii.
Clinical interests
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Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement
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Total knee replacement
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Revision knee replacement
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ACL reconstruction
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Revision ACL reconstruction
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Arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery
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Meniscal repair and preservation surgery
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Cartilage surgery
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Osteotomy (realignment surgery)
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Patellofemoral instability and patella stabilisation surgery
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Sports knee injuries
Professional Memberships
