Mr James Singleton

Professional statement

Mr James Singleton is a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon and knee specialist based in Surrey who specialises in knee surgery, ACL reconstruction and knee arthroscopy alongside meniscus surgery, joint preservation surgery and knee replacement. He had a distinguished NHS consultant practice at Frimley Park Hospital as a trauma and knee specialist from 2017 to 2024 but is now exclusively focused on knee issues and sees private patients at New Victoria Hospital Kingston, Nuffield Health Woking Hospital and Spire Clare Park Hospital.

Mr Singleton is fellowship trained in both trauma surgery and knee surgery. His expertise covers a wide range of knee problems, including sports injuries, cartilage repair and partial knee replacement alongside instability of the patella and knee pain. Furthermore he manages knee arthritis, knee cap replacement and knee cartilage replacement as well as lateral collateral ligament, medial collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament injuries.

His practice is also dedicated to addressing patellofemoral (kneecap) disorders, patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee) and knee fractures, and he is skilled in minimal access surgery (keyhole surgery), minimal invasive surgical techniques and knee injections including steroid and platelet-rich plasma treatment.

His commitment to personalised care ensures that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan, empowering them to make informed decisions that best suit their unique needs and lifestyle.

Having grown up in Buckinghamshire, Mr Singleton attended Aylesbury Grammar School before graduating from University College London Medical School in 2002. He completed his orthopaedic surgical training in London and Surrey, which included two years of full-time post-doctoral research. His dedication to advancing orthopaedic knowledge culminated in earning an MD from Imperial College London in 2015. He was awarded the FRCS (Tr&Orth) from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2016. 

In tandem with his civilian practice, Mr Singleton served as an orthopaedic consultant in the British Army, having commissioned as a medical student. He has published research on both civilian and military trauma and has served as an orthopaedic surgeon on operational tours in Afghanistan and the Middle East. He retired from his 25 year military career in 2024.

Mr Singleton is a member of several professional organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK), and the British Patellofemoral Society (BPFS). His ongoing commitment to education and patient care ensures he remains at the forefront of orthopaedic knee surgery, providing the highest quality care from initial assessment through to full rehabilitation.