Dr. Jonathan Bird

• Dr. Jonathan Bird is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in knee surgery, with a particular focus on sports-related knee injuries.
• He holds qualifications including BSc, MBBS, MRCSEd, and FRCS (Orth) and practices at prestigious institutions such as The London Clinic, HCA Healthcare, OS Clinic, Cromwell Hospital, and Circle Health Group.
• He serves as the Principal Knee Surgeon at Lewisham Hospital, London, and has played a key role in developing the Acute Knee Service.
• In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in education, serving as the Undergraduate Lead for medical students from King’s College London.
• Dr. Bird combines his extensive surgical expertise with a personal passion for sports, being an avid runner who competes in events ranging from 800 meters to ultra-marathons.
• His unique combination of clinical skill, academic contribution, and personal experience in sports medicine allows him to provide specialised, patient-centred care for complex knee conditions.

Conditions treated by Dr Jonathan Bird

• Dedicated knee surgeon, particularly for sports injuries
• Arthroscopic knee surgery (keyhole)
• Meniscus repair and resection
• Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
• Anatomic Technique Treatment for early knee arthritis, including unicondylar replacement
• Other knee ligament reconstruction (MCL/PCL/LCL)
• Osteotomy
• Patella instability

Area of Interest

• Orthopaedics
• Sports and exercise medicine

Qualification

• BSc – Bachelor of Science
• MBBS, University College London (1997)
• MRCSEd, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• FRCS(Orth), Royal College of Surgeons of England

Work Experiences

• Dr Jonathan Bird has served in the British Army, providing medical care to both soldiers and civilians, an experience that sparked his interest in orthopaedic surgery.
• Dr Bird completed specialist orthopaedic training in North London, gaining extensive experience in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions.
• Dr Bird was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Lewisham Hospital, where he focuses on knee injuries and established the Acute Knee Service to provide rapid assessment and treatment.
• Dr Bird is actively involved in teaching and training medical students and orthopaedic registrars at King’s College London and Guy’s Hospital, contributing to the development of future orthopaedic specialists.