Mr Ian Sharpe, Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon

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About

Mr Ian Sharpe graduated from St Marys Hospital, London in 1991 and completed his general surgical and orthopaedic training in the South West of England. He undertook Fellowships in Sydney and Seattle and gained his FRCS (Tr&Orth) accreditation in 2001, and was appointed a consultant at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre in Exeter in 2003. He established the Foot and Ankle unit - which has now grown to include four consultants - and was the first Clinical Lead for the team from 20014 -21. He was Clinical Lead for Trauma from 2006-10 and Clinical Director of the orthopaedic Centre from 2014-18. He has established an internationally recognised ankle replacement primary and revision unit, and has published on the subject. The unit has a well established Fellowship programme to train future foot and ankle specialists - and Mr Sharpe sits on the Educational Committee of BOFAS.

Other interests

Mr Sharpe specialises in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery – including hallux valgus (bunion) correction, rheumatoid foot reconstruction, lesser toe deformity, arthroscopic ankle and foot surgery, and has particular expertise in the reconstruction of complex lower limb and foot and ankle injuries.

He is a recognised expert in ankle replacement surgery – both primary and revision surgery. He utilises computer-aided ankle replacement surgery using the Prophecy systems.

His practice in the private and NHS sector is now solely with problems of the foot and ankle. He works closely with the physiotherapy department, podiatrists and orthotists to provide a comprehensive, holistic service of care for a broad spectrum of foot and ankle disorders tailored to each patients' needs.

Personal interests

Triathlons – Olympic and Half-Ironman distances and road cycling.

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Ian Sharpe at Nuffield Health

Hemiarthroplasty
Ingrown toenail (and ingrown toenail surgery)
Bunion surgery (bunionectomy)
Fusion of big toe
Forefoot reconstructive surgery
Ankle ligament repair
Bone Graft
Flat foot correction
Toe surgery
Achilles repair or reconstruction
Arthroscopy
Keller's arthroplasty
Subtalar arthroscopy
Joint resurfacing
Foot and ankle surgery
Ankle arthroscopy
Ankle fusion
Cheilectomy
Toe joint fusion
Hallux Valgus Surgery
Arthroplasty
Ankle replacement

Locations Mr Ian Sharpe works with

Exeter

Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4UG
01392 276 591

CQC

Overall rating Good

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Research

Ankle replacement surgery – primary and revision surgery.

Memberships

Royal College of Surgeons of England
Fellow of British Orthopaedic Association
Fellow of British Foot and Ankle Society
British Medical Association

Insurers Mr Ian Sharpe works with

Mr Ian Sharpe works with the following private medical insurance providers:

Aviva Health
AXA PPP Healthcare
AXA PPP International
Bupa
Cigna
CS Healthcare
Exeter Family Friendly
Health-on-Line
Simplyhealth
WPA

Declaration

Mr Ian Sharpe does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Ian Sharpe does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Ian Sharpe does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.

Mr Ian Sharpe

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