Mr Andy Jones
Qualifications
MBBS (Hons) BSc FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedics
GMC number: 7090293
Practising since: 2010
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Consultation times
- Weekly Monday afternoon at the Vale Hospital
- Overview
About
Having qualified with honours from University College London in 2010, Mr Andy Jones’ medical training commenced in Oxford, followed with time in Brisbane, Australia and South Wales, before completing his orthopaedic training on the very highly respected Severn Rotation. This allowed him to work for a variety of nationally and international renowned surgeons and leaders in their subspecialty field.
Andy subsequently completed fellowship training in Cardiff and was later appointed as a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in knee surgery at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Andy specialises in all aspects of knee surgery for all ages, regularly performing partial and total knee replacements, arthroscopic (keyhole) procedures, ligament reconstruction, ACL surgery, meniscal surgery and patellofemoral (kneecap) procedure. He also has a special interest in knee preservation surgery, offering all types of osteotomy around the knee in addition to robotic assisted knee replacement surgery (MAKO).
Special interests
All aspects of knee surgery
primary arthroplasty / unicompartmental replacement / soft tissue knee surgery / Sports injuries to knee / arthroscopic knee surgery / Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repairs / Meniscal surgery / joint preservation surgery – osteotomy / patella stabilisation procedures
Other interests
Robotic Assisted Knee replacement Surgery - MAKO
Trauma / Sports injuries
Personal interests
Andy is a keen family man with 3 young children and prioritises family time when not working.
He has always been a sports enthusiast, enjoying all sports but with a particular interest in rugby / football / golf and skiing, albeit in a spectator role predominantly these days.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Andy Jones at Nuffield Health
- Knee replacement
- Knee arthroscopy
- Meniscectomy for meniscus tear
- Patella stabilisation
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
Locations Mr Andy Jones works with
Related experience
Research
Throughout his career he has undertaken various research projects with a variety of publications in orthopaedic journals. He has presented his work at both national and international conferences.
Andy's latest research and interests are based around optimizing patient care and experiences while undergoing knee replacement surgery, with a drive towards day case and short stay arthroplasty.
Memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
- British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
- British Medical Association (BMA)
- Medical Protection Society (MPS
Other posts held
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Insurers Mr Andy Jones works with
Mr Andy Jones works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
Declaration
Mr Andy Jones does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Andy Jones does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Andy Jones does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.