Miss Julie Kohls
Qualifications
FRCS (Tr & Orth), MD, MEd, BSc
GMC number: 5201452
Practising since: 1996
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery, Paediatrics
Consultation times
- Every Tuesday (Guildford)
- Alternate Fridays (Parkside)
- Overview
About
Miss Julie Kohls is a highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in foot and ankle conditions. She expertly treats a wide range of problems, from minor issues to complex cases, always aiming for the best possible patient outcomes.
Julie is dedicated to using the latest surgical techniques, including advanced keyhole surgery. When surgery isn't needed, she provides expert assessments and guides patients toward recovery through physiotherapy and other treatments like orthotics. Read her article on Top Doctors: Getting back to running after injury or surgery: A foot & ankle surgeon's guide.
Julie is passionate about her field, constantly striving to incorporate new surgical tools and technologies to enhance patient care. She emphasises clear communication and a strong partnership between the patient, physiotherapist, and surgeon for outstanding results, a philosophy reflected on her clinic's website, Foot Forward Clinic.
Extensive UK training and specialisation
Julie completed her extensive orthopaedic surgery training in the United Kingdom, specifically on the London North West training programme after arriving in London in 1999. In 2007, she achieved the prestigious qualification of Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS (Tr & Orth)), a mark of surgical excellence in the UK.
She then dedicated 18 months to specialised Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This dedicated training included a significant period at the prestigious Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, London, followed by a second year as the Surrey Foot and Ankle Fellow, working at both the Royal Surrey County Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital. Beyond her clinical work, Julie also holds a Master's Degree in Surgical Education from the University of Toronto, reflecting her commitment to teaching.
Accomplished practice and patient care
Ms Kohls offers her services at a weekly Tuesday clinic at the Guildford Nuffield Hospital and a weekly Friday clinic at Parkside Hospital, Wimbledon. She is a proud member of One Orthopaedics, a group of specialist orthopaedic consultants aiming to provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions.
Ms. Kohls has worked at the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford since July 2007 and established her private practice in 2010. With an impressive record of over 6,000 Foot and Ankle procedures performed, she brings a wealth of experience to her patients.
Julie is actively involved in junior doctor education and training as the Foundation Year 1 Program Director at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and regularly teaches on National Foot and Ankle Courses. She has also presented and published research on important foot and ankle issues.
Clinical interests and professional memberships
Julie is actively involved in Resident doctor education and training at all levels. Julie is the Foundation Year 1 Program Director for the 61 newly qualified doctors who start work at the Royal Surrey Hospital each year. Julie regularly teaches on National Foot and Ankle Courses.
Julie has also presented and published research on important foot and ankle issues. She is an active member of BOFAS (British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) and the British Orthopaedic Association. Julie has been elected to the BOFAS Education Committee and is dedicated to teaching and mentoring other surgeons.
Julie's key clinical interests include Forefoot Surgery, Heel Pain, Sports Injuries, Foot and Ankle Arthritis, and Tendon problems. She is an active member of BOFAS (British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) and the British Orthopaedic Association. Julie has been elected to the BOFAS Education Committee and is dedicated to teaching and training other surgeons
Ms Kohls only sees adults.
Special interests
- Bunion
- Bunions
- Hallux valgus ('bunion')
- Taylor's bunion
- Bunionette
- Ankle pain
- Foot pain
- Heel pain
- Pump bump
- Instability
- Ankle sprain
- Ankle ligament rupture
- Ankle impingement
- Flat feet; flat foot
- Hallux rigidus
- Hammer toe
- Claw toe
- Mallet toe
- Curly toe
- Deformed toe
- Metatarsalgia
- Neuroma; Morton's neuroma
- Subungual exostosis
- Sesamoiditis
- Ingrowing toenail
- Tendinitis; tendinopathy; tendinosis
- Achilles tendon
- Achilles rupture
- Plantar fasciitis
- Peroneal tendon
- Tibialis posterior reconstruction
- Arthritis
- Arthritic joints
- Broken toe
- Broken ankle
- Stress fracture
- Stress fractures
- Non-union
- Lis franc injury
- Painful foot
- Painful toe
- Callosity
- Corn
- Toe inflammation
- Sports injuries
- Trauma
- Ankle
- Foot
- Orthopaedics.
Other interests
Julie is also committed to the care of diabetic patients with Foot and Ankle problems and co-runs with the Endocrinologists the specialised MDT (multi-disciplinary team) clinics for diabetic patients with foot problems at the RSCH.
Julie has a Master's Degree in Surgical Education (M. Ed) from the University of Toronto, Canada. Currently, she is the Foundation Year 1 Program Director for the 61 most junior doctors at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.
Julie also teaches regularly on National Foot and Ankle Courses and is an active member of BOFAS (British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society).
Personal interests
Julie enjoys Pilates, gardening and cooking, dog walking, hiking and learning tennis.
Treatments and tests offered by Miss Julie Kohls at Nuffield Health
- Ingrown toenail (and ingrown toenail surgery)
- Bunion surgery (bunionectomy)
- Fusion of big toe
- Forefoot reconstructive surgery
- Ankle ligament repair
- Flat foot correction
- Toe surgery
- Achilles repair or reconstruction
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bilateral Tenotomy
- Image guided aspiration and biopsy
- Image guided joint injections
- Toe joint fusion
- Cheilectomy
Locations Miss Julie Kohls works with
Related experience
Research
Julie has just co-authored a paper on peroneal tendon injuries and during her fellowship worked on the role of gastrocnemius tightness in foot and ankle conditions.
Memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Other posts held
- Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Insurers Miss Julie Kohls works with
Miss Julie Kohls works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aetna
- AIG Direct
- APRIL
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- ESMI
- The Exeter
- Freedom Health
- Healix
- Health-on-Line
- Healthcare RM
- HealthFund
- HMCA
- InterGlobal
- Medical Care Direct
- PHC
- Police Mutual
- SAGA
- SecureHealth
- Simplyhealth
- Standard Life
- Tri-Care
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
- WPA
Declaration
Miss Julie Kohls does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Miss Julie Kohls does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Miss Julie Kohls does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.