Mr James A. Lewis
CURRENT NHS APPOINTMENT
Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
I am Trauma Lead at a busy University Hospital in Cardiff. My specialist
interest is in the management of both upper and lower limb trauma including complex trauma, malunion/non-union and infective complications. My NHS practice includes 4-5 weekly trauma theatre sessions and 2 trauma clinics in which I will see around 2000 patients a year.
Areas of expertise include:
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Musculo-skeletal injury including personal injuries, falling, tripping and slipping injuries.
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Upper limb injuries and surgery including to the wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder.
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Lower limb injuries and surgery including to the pelvis, hip, femur, knee and tibia.
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Foot and ankle injuries and surgery
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Road traffic accident injuries
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Whiplash injury
MEDICO-LEGAL PRACTICE
I started medico-legal practice in 2014 and see around 250 claimants a year. My clinic venues are located in the Newport, Cardiff and Swindon areas and all have good parking and disabled access. Appointments are available within a week of receipt of the medical records and reports are prepared within 7-14 days of consultation. I am happy to undertake domiciliary visits as well as desktop reports following records review.
For further information please contact my medico-legal administrator on
08445 617152 or visit www.cardiffsportsorthopaedics.co.uk.
MEDICO-LEGAL TRAINING
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Medico-legal training by Professional Solutions November 2013
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CertMR Part 1 & Part 2 (Bond Solon Certificate in Medical Reporting)
EDUCATION
Qualifications:
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MB BCh - University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff (1998)
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FRCSEd (Tr&Orth)
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MSc Trauma Surgery – University of Swansea 2011
Surgical Training
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Basic Surgical Training - Cardiff Rotation: 1999-2002
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Higher Surgical Training in Orthopaedics - Welsh Rotation: 2004-2010
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Advanced Trauma Fellowship Morriston Hospital, Swansea 2010-2011
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Post CCT Senior Clinical Trauma Fellowship - University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff - 2011-2012
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
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Masters degree in Trauma Surgery
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Over 18 original articles and abstracts published in International Journals
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24 presentations at National and International meetings
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19 audit projects on a wide range of clinical topics
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
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Member of the British Trauma Society
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Member of AO Trauma
MEDICO-LEGAL PRACTICE LOCATIONS
1. Wellspring Medical Centre
Park Road, Risca,
Newport, NP11 6BJ
2. University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park, Cardiff,
CF14 4XW
3. Swindon Health Centre
1 Islington Street
Swindon
SN1 2DQ
