Mr Richard W Westerman

Qualifications

MB ChB, MSc (Orth Eng), FRCS (Tr & Orth)

GMC number: 6028054

Practising since: 2001

Specialties

Orthopaedic surgery

Sub-specialties: Hip surgery, Knee surgery

Consultation times

  • Thursday morning
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About

Mr Richard Westerman is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital specialising in Mako robotic-arm assisted hip and knee replacement for patients in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, and Coventry. As a leading hip and knee surgeon, he provides advanced joint reconstruction and orthopaedic surgery with a focus on precision and restoring function. By integrating the latest Mako robotic technology with his extensive expertise in treating hip arthritis and knee pain, Mr Westerman ensures the highest standards of care for those seeking a private orthopaedic consultant in the West Midlands. His clinical excellence is backed by a prestigious fellowship at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre in Exeter, making him a sought-after specialist for total hip replacement and total knee replacement surgery.
 
As a specialist hip and knee surgeon in Warwickshire, Mr Westerman has developed a reputation for managing the most challenging cases, including complex young adult hip surgery and revision hip replacements. His dual expertise in orthopaedic engineering and clinical surgery allows him to provide tailored treatment plans for conditions such as hip dysplasia, impingement, and severe osteoarthritis. At Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital, he offers a comprehensive range of services from diagnostic joint injections to robotic-assisted surgery, designed to improve implant longevity and accelerate recovery times. Patients across the region seek his meticulous expertise for complex revision hip surgery, where he utilises advanced reconstructive techniques to restore function and mobility for those with failing or aged implants.
 
Beyond his surgical practice in Leamington Spa, Mr Westerman is a dedicated educator and innovator in the field of orthopaedics. Formerly a medical officer for a Royal Marine Commando Unit and a recipient of the prestigious ‘Green Beret,’ he brings a disciplined, high-performance mindset to his NHS consultancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW). He is an honorary clinical lecturer at Warwick University, actively training the next generation of surgeons in robotic surgery and joint reconstruction. He was named ‘Educator of the Year’ in 2023. 
 

When searching for a private orthopaedic consultant in Warwickshire or Coventry, patients choose Mr Richard Westerman for his proven track record in hip and knee surgery, his use of cutting-edge Mako robotic technology, and his unwavering focus on restoring mobility and quality of life.

Mr Westerman only sees patients over the age of 40 with knee problems. He does not perform ACL reconstructions or soft tissue knee surgery. If you are under 40, please search for alternative consultant https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/consultants

Mr Westerman specialises in the following treatments at Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital:

For more information, please visit https://www.richardwesterman.com/

Special interests

  • Primary hip replacement
  • Revision hip replacement
  • Primary knee replacement
  • Robotic arm assisted joint replacements

Personal interests

Mr Westerman  has a love of the outdoors as well as Running, kayaking and hill walking. 

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Richard W Westerman at Nuffield Health

  • Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
  • Robotic-assisted hip replacement
  • Hip revision
  • Hip replacement

Locations Mr Richard W Westerman works with

Related experience

Memberships

  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Hip Society

Other posts held

  • Consultant Hip & Knee Surgeon at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Insurers Mr Richard W Westerman works with

Mr Richard W Westerman works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • APRIL
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • CS Healthcare
  • ESMI
  • The Exeter
  • Simplyhealth
  • Universal Provident
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Westfield Health WPA

Declaration

Mr Richard W Westerman does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Richard W Westerman does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

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