Mr Mark Latimer
Paediatric orthopaedic surgeon in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
MBBChir (cantab) BA (Hons) MA MEng (oxon) MRCS (Eng) MRCS (Ed) FRCS (Tr & Orth)
GMC: 4484202
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Professional statement
Mr Mark Latimer is a highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Cambridge and Peterborough who specialises in children’s orthopaedics, adult lower limb surgery, knee and hip replacement surgery, trauma surgery and medico-legal practice.
Mr Latimer graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Engineering Economics and Management before studying medicine. He performed engineering research for both ICI and Monsanto as an intern before going on to complete a fourth year Masters in Engineering at Oxford.
Mr Latimer subsequently studied Pre-Clinical Medicine at Oxford University and Clinical Medicine at Cambridge University. He was awarded his MBBChir degree in December 1997.
He joined the East Anglian orthopaedic rotation in 2002, which included two years of dedicated lower limb surgery in Cambridge. Mr Latimer passed his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) exam in 2007 and was selected for the prestigious Ingham fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Sydney.
During his fellowship in Sydney, Mr Latimer trained in all aspects of children’s orthopaedic and trauma surgery. He also had the opportunity to work in the Kerry Packer Research Institute with Professor David Little.
Mr Latimer has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Leicester University and a medical examiner at Cambridge University. He teaches regularly at Cambridge University.
Mr Latimer has been awarded a certificate of excellence on iWantGreatCare for delivering outstanding care.
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T R. Verified Patient
19/05/2023
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Not sure it’s honest when stars are already done for you. Overall we were very pleased with the outcome of our appointment. Mr Latimer took the time to speak to my daughter rather than just me answering all the questions. She now feels reassured that someone is finally listening.
H L. Verified Patient
15/11/2022
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Mr Mark Latimer is very nice in helping arrange the appoints, very helpfully for kids go through the situation. Highly recommended.
Y L. Verified Patient
17/02/2022
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Very friendly and explained clearly his diagnosis.
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J N. Verified Patient
05/11/2021
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Excellent consultant, excellent service. I highly recommend him.