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Dr. Jonathan Bird

Dr. Jonathan Bird

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon ·
, London, United Kingdom

28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

Book a video consultation with Jonathan Bird for Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, from USD 645. Receive a signed report within 24 hours or a full refund if unavailable.

About 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.

Certifications (1)

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Orthopaedics

Memberships (5)

  • British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
  • British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
  • European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
  • British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma & Arthroscopy Association (BOSTAA)
  • Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

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What to Expect in Your Consultation

Upload Your Medical Reports

Upload MRI/CT scans, laboratory reports, prescriptions, and previous medical records. Supported formats: PDF, JPEG, and DICOM.

30-Min Video Consultation

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Medical Opinion Within 24 Hours

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Care Coordination (Optional)

If needed, our team can assist with a second opinion, hospital appointments, or medical travel arrangements.

Procedures Performed

Abdominoplasty ( Tummy Tuck)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Keyhole Spine Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knock Knee Surgery
Meniscus Repair
Spinal Cord Detethering
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion
Total Knee Replacement B/L
Total Knee Replacement Surgery U/L

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Jonathan Bird is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Orthopedic spine surgeon

Conditions include knee injuries, ligament tears, meniscus injuries, arthritis, sports-related injuries, joint degeneration, and complex trauma of the knee.

Surgery is usually recommended when conservative treatments such as physiotherapy, medications, or injections fail to relieve pain or restore knee function.

Yes, many conditions can initially be managed with rest, medications, physiotherapy, braces, or injections before surgical intervention is considered.

Treatment may include ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, fracture fixation, partial or total knee replacement, or corrective procedures, depending on the injury.

Options include partial or total knee replacement, sometimes using advanced techniques to improve precision, function, and recovery time.

Recovery varies depending on the procedure but typically involves physiotherapy and gradual mobilisation, which may take several weeks to months for full function.

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