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Mr Alex Chipperfield

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, MRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth)

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Treatments provided by Mr Chipperfield

Mr Chipperfield provides the following treatments at Benenden Hospital:

Senior couple are walking their dog through a public park in Autumn.

Robotic-assisted total knee replacement

Our robotic-assisted knee replacement procedure offers faster recovery from surgery, so you can get back to doing what you love.

ROSA Knee System >

Knee pain treatment

Knee pain or sore knees is common, but if it’s affecting your quality of life, we can help.

Treatment for painful knees >

Total knee replacement surgery

Your damaged or worn knee joint is replaced with an artificial joint to reduce pain, increase mobility and generally improve quality of life.

Total knee replacement surgery >

Arthrosamid® injections

A safe, effective, minimally invasive treatment for knee osteoarthritis to reduce knee pain and get you moving again.

Arthrosamid® for knee osteoarthritis >

Hip replacement surgery

Your damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint to ease pain and discomfort, improve movement and quality of life.

Hip replacement surgery >

(Diagnostic) arthroscopy

Keyhole surgery to explore and treat conditions which affect your knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow or wrist.

Arthroscopy >

Arthroscopic repair of torn meniscus

A procedure to remove all or part of a torn meniscus, the cartilage ‘cushion’ in the knee joint between the bones.

Repair of torn meniscus >

Meniscectomy

Keyhole surgery to remove all or part of a torn meniscus - the cartilage ‘cushion’ in the knee joint between the bones.

Meniscectomy >

Hyaluronic acid injection

Durolane (hyaluronic acid) injections can help treat pain in your joints if you have osteoarthritis.

Durolane injection >

About Mr Chipperfield

I graduated from St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School, London in 1997 and then trained in surgery in the South of England and Gold Coast in Australia.

I then rotated through Basic Surgical Training on the South Coast before gaining additional experience in orthopaedics and plastic and reconstructive surgery.

I subsequently trained as an orthopaedic registrar on the South East Thames rotation based in London, Kent and Sussex. Having passed the FRCS examinations and obtaining CCT, I spent a year in Sydney on a fellowship in hip and knee surgery.

I returned to the UK in 2010 and took up my Consultant post in hip and knee surgery in East Kent, where I worked for 13 years.
Since 2022, I have worked purely in the independent sector, focused on delivering an exceptional service in primary and revision hip and knee surgery.

I am a high volume arthroplasty surgeon dedicated to innovation and improved outcomes via enhanced recovery, biological interventions, technological innovation and robotic assisted surgery.

I live in Kent with my wife, two daughters and dog. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoor life - cycling, swimming and running marathons.

Using your private medical insurance

Mr Chipperfield provides treatments and services at Benenden Hospital on behalf of the following private medical insurers. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm that you’re covered for your procedure.

Aetna
Allianz Worldwide Care
April
Aviva Health
AXA Health
Bupa
Four Points Assistance
Freedom Health Insurance
General and Medical Healthcare
Groupama
Healix
Legal & General
Saga Health Insurance
Simplyhealth
The Exeter
Vitality
WPA

Alex Chipperfield on running and a new treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Mr Alex Chipperfield, our Medical Director and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, knows only too well the importance of being able to 'move freely and live fully'. While he didn’t start running until later in life – he first started pounding the coastal roads close to where he lives when he was 46 years old – it's fair to say he has accomplished more than most keen runners in the last four years.

12 treatable health ailments for a better Christmas and New Year

The cold weather and winter conditions can sometimes worsen an existing health problem or result in new ones developing. Read on to get healthy and happy for the new year!

Do I need knee replacement surgery?

Read our guide to the symptoms of knee pain and discover how joint replacement surgery could help.

Exercise for wear and tear arthritis

Alex Chipperfield, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Benenden Hospital has welcomed the latest recommendations regarding exercise and arthritis published recently by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Understanding the different types of knee injuries

Knee injuries can cause pain, discomfort, and limit your ability to participate in your daily activities or sports. Whether you have a sport-related injury or your knee has been damaged due to an accident, we’ve put together a guide so you can understand the different types of knee injuries.

Pet's joint replacement surgeries

Pet had her knee replaced by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Kumar Reddy before returning to Benenden Hospital six months later to have her hip replaced. Read on to discover Pet’s journey to living a life free from hip and knee pain.