Professor Nick London
Qualifications
BChir, MB, MA, MD, FRCS(Tr and Orth)
GMC number: 3440687
Practising since: 1989
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Sub-specialties: Knee surgery
Consultation times
- Weekly Friday PM
- Overview
About
Sports Injuries • ACL Reconstruction • Partial & Total Knee Replacement • Complex Revision Knee Surgery
Profile Overview
Professor Nick London is a highly experienced Consultant Knee Surgeon with specialist expertise in sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery and knee replacement procedures. Over a 17-year consultant career, he has performed thousands of keyhole knee operations, ACL reconstructions and joint replacements, making him one of the region’s most established and respected knee specialists.
His surgical experience includes over 5,000 knee replacements, with more than 1,600 partial knee replacements, extensive experience in total knee replacement and numerous complex revision procedures.
Professor London provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages—from children and adolescents with early knee problems, to athletes with sports injuries, and patients with severe arthritis requiring joint replacement surgery.
Clinical Interests
- Sports-related knee injuries
- ACL reconstruction and ligament surgery
- Arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery
- Partial knee replacement (over 1,600 performed)
- Total knee replacement
- Complex revision knee surgery
- Adolescent & paediatric knee conditions
- Early and advanced arthritis in younger, active patients
Sports Injury & Arthroscopic Expertise
Professor London treats athletes across the full spectrum—from elite professionals in rugby, football and cricket, to recreational “weekend warriors.” His expertise in sports-related injuries includes:
- ACL and multi-ligament reconstruction
- Meniscal repair and preservation
- Cartilage procedures
- Return-to-sport planning
He is particularly recognised for his work with young, active patients with early arthritis, helping them maintain long-term joint function and activity.
Knee Replacement Surgery
As a leading UK knee replacement surgeon, Professor London’s experience spans:
- 1,600+ partial knee replacements
- Thousands of total knee replacements
- High-volume complex revision procedures
He collaborates closely with the orthopaedic industry to evaluate and develop new implants, techniques and technologies designed to improve accuracy, longevity and functional outcomes.
Training & Background
Professor London trained at Cambridge University, followed by specialist orthopaedic training on the Yorkshire rotation, and an advanced Fellowship year in Australia.
He was appointed Consultant in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at Harrogate District Hospital in 2000, where he maintains a busy and active NHS practice. His work combines clinical expertise with extensive involvement in:
- Teaching and surgical training
- Clinical research
- Development of new surgical techniques
- Collaborative industry projects
In 2018, he was appointed Visiting Professor at the Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, recognising his contribution to sports medicine, research and athlete care.
Other interests
Professor London lectures and teaches about knee surgery procedures and developments worldwide. This includes convening regular workshops in the UK and across Europe to train consultant colleagues and senior trainees. He regularly hosts visiting surgeons interested in learning specialised surgical procedures.
In 2011, he was elected to membership of The European Knee Associates (EKA). Following this he became a founder member of the prestigious European Knee Society. This exciting society aims to advance knee arthritis surgery and education by bringing together European opinion leaders and holds regular open and closed meetings.
Treatments and tests offered by Professor Nick London at Nuffield Health
- Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
- Revision knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA)
- Chondroplasty
- Meniscectomy for meniscus tear
- PCL reconstruction
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
- Osteotomy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage resurfacing
- Joint resurfacing
- Tibial osteotomy
- Knee arthroscopy (knee keyhole surgery)
- Cartilage reconstruction
Locations Professor Nick London works with
Related experience
Research
Nick London has produced multiple, peer-reviewed publications in the field of knee surgery. His broad research portfolio includes:
- Management of ACL injuries in children
- Partial knee replacement
- Anatomical gender differences at knee replacement
- Minimally invasive knee replacement vs conventional – RCT (a randomised controlled trial)
- Load absorption for knee arthritis
- Bilateral simultaneous knee replacement.
He has worked closely with Zimmer, DePuy and Moximed (orthopaedic implant companies) and has consultancy, educational and developmental roles. Contracts with these companies are fully disclosed and approved by Harrogate District Foundation Trust, to avoid any potential conflict of interest.
‘Knee fellowships’ are competitive attachments to an expert consultant with a special interest in the treatment of knee conditions. Mr London spent a year in Brisbane working with two of Australia’s most experienced and renowned knee surgeons from 1999 to 2000.
In 2003 he set up an international fellowship in Harrogate to give senior orthopaedic trainees the opportunity to study knee surgery and be involved in ongoing research and development activities. This is a 6-month fellowship and has now attracted more than 16 knee fellows with both local and international backgrounds.
Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Association of Surgery of the Knee
- British Orthopaedic and Sports Trauma Association
- European Society of Sport Traumatology
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- International Cartilage Research Society
- European Knee Associates
Other posts held
- Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Harrogate District Foundation Trust
- Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University
Insurers Professor Nick London works with
Professor Nick London works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- APRIL
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Childsure
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- ESMI
- The Exeter
- Freedom Health
- Health-on-Line
- HealthFund
- InterGlobal
- Medical Care Direct
- PHC
- SecureHealth
- Simplyhealth
- Universal Provident
- Westfield Health WPA
- WPA
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Professor Nick London does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Professor Nick London does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Professor Nick London does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.