Hip & Knee · Kent & London

Restoring the
range you've lost.

Mr Alex Chipperfield is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Medical Director at Benenden Hospital, specialising in hip and knee replacement, revision surgery and robotic-assisted joint replacement, consulting across Kent and Harley Street, London.

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🏆 17 marathonsand counting
Mr Alex Chipperfield, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
25+years
MR ALEX CHIPPERFIELD · FRCS (TR&ORTH)
Recognised & regulated by
Royal College of Surgeons British Orthopaedic Association British Hip Society General Medical Council National Joint Registry PHIN
Beyond the operating list

Surgeon. Medical Director. Marathon runner.

A high-volume, focused hip and knee practice, and a personal understanding of what it takes to keep moving, on the road as much as in clinic.

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Surgeon

High-volume hip and knee arthroplasty, at roughly three times the national average caseload.

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Medical Director

Leading clinical standards and governance at Benenden Hospital since 2024.

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Marathon Runner

17 marathons and counting, plus a professional interest in what running does for joint health.

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Patient-Rated

4.99 out of 5 on Doctify, from hundreds of verified patient reviews.

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Where I practise

Outpatient consultations across four sites. Surgery at three.

I hold outpatient clinics at Benenden Hospital, The Chaucer Hospital, One Ashford Hospital and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London's Harley Street district. Surgery itself is carried out at Benenden Hospital, The Chaucer Hospital and One Ashford Hospital.

Consultations & Surgery

Benenden Hospital

Cranbrook, Kent

Consultations & Surgery

The Chaucer Hospital

Canterbury, Kent

Consultations & Surgery

One Ashford Hospital

Ashford, Kent

Outpatient Consultations

Mayo Clinic Healthcare

Harley Street, London

What I treat

Procedures & treatments

From first-line injections through to complex revision arthroplasty, treatment is matched to how much a joint is genuinely limiting you, not a one-size approach.

0–120°

Total Hip Replacement

Replacing a worn hip joint with an artificial implant to relieve pain and restore movement.

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0–130°

Total Knee Replacement

Resurfacing a damaged knee joint to reduce pain and get you back to daily activity.

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±1mm

Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement

Computer-guided precision planning and bone preparation for a more personalised fit.

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15 min

Arthrosamid® Injections

A single non-surgical hydrogel injection for knee osteoarthritis pain.

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2–3 portals

Knee Arthroscopy

Keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat cartilage, meniscal and soft-tissue problems.

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17 races

Marathon Running & Knee Health

Why Mr Chipperfield's own marathon habit shapes how he talks to patients about knee osteoarthritis.

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Watch & read

Articles & Media

Webinars, video introductions and features covering Mr Chipperfield's practice and marathon running.

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Patient experience

What patients say, via Doctify

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Ready to talk about your hip or knee?

Outpatient consultations run at Benenden, The Chaucer Hospital, One Ashford Hospital and Mayo Clinic Healthcare, London. My private secretary can help you find the nearest clinic and a time that works.

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Insurance & fees

Recognised by all major UK health insurers

I work with all major private medical insurance providers for self-funded and insured patients alike.

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Platinum Assured, BupaRecognised at Bupa's highest facility tier
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Preferred Network, AvivaAviva preferred consultant network
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Preferred Network, AXA HealthAXA preferred consultant network
Bupa
AXA Health
Aviva
Vitality
WPA
Cigna
Benenden Health
Freedom Health Insurance
The Exeter
Simplyhealth
National Friendly

Cover varies by policy and provider, so please check your individual plan for excess, referral and pre-authorisation requirements before booking. Self-paying patients are also very welcome.