Sulis Hospital, Bath
Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath BA2 8SQ. Private consultations and surgery, including robotic-assisted knee replacement for private patients.
Consultant Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon · Bath
Specialist hip and knee surgery in Bath, decided together.
- Hip preservation for younger adults
- Hip and knee replacement
- Consulting privately at The Bath Clinic and Sulis Hospital
Meet Lucie Connock, Mr Berwin's private secretary, available to answer all your questions.Get in touchWho I treat
Two kinds of patients come to see me.
Which sounds more like you?
Approach
Whichever it is, the first appointment is the same.
Surgery is a decision made after this, not before it.
First
I listen to your story
A short questionnaire before we meet, then thirty minutes of listening. More often than not, the history alone gives me the diagnosis.
Next
We look at the joint
A focused examination and a recent X-ray, repeated only if yours is out of date. Sometimes an MRI scan follows.
Then
We talk about your life
Where you are now, and where you want to get back to. What works for one patient will not necessarily work for the next.
Finally
We agree the right plan
Non-operative and surgical options considered side by side, benefits weighed against risks. Everything we agree goes in a letter to your GP.
Meet Mr Berwin
Consultant Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
Career & qualifications
- Qualification
- FRCS (Tr + Orth)
- GMC
- 7138522
- Fellowships
- Stanmore · Sydney · Bristol
- NHS practice
- Royal United Hospital, Bath
- Private practice
- Sulis Hospital & The Bath Clinic
- Memberships
- British Hip Society · World Orthopaedic Concern UK
Most people arrive in pain, unable to do the things they love.
Some want the chance to get that life back. Others simply want to live a pain-free life. Both are reasonable. When a hip or knee starts to fail it takes something from every part of your life, and most people are anxious by the time they sit down in front of me. That is where my job starts: listening. More often than not, the story you tell me holds the diagnosis. The examination and the scans are there to confirm it.
I treat hips and knees, nothing else, and I have spent my career on the two problems above: keeping a younger hip going, and replacing a joint that arthritis has worn out. You will get your options in plain English, including the option not to operate yet.
What I enjoy most about treating patients privately is being able to deliver care that is not restricted by waiting lists, to the highest standard, in two of the best private facilities in the country.
I never leave a question unanswered. If one occurs to you afterwards, Lucie will always pass it on.
Mr James Berwin
Patient voice
What my patients say.
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“I was very pleased with the whole visit. Everybody I encountered was very helpful and professional. Mr Berwin explained everything to me very clearly.”
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“Every aspect of my visits to Mr Berwin have been brilliant, he took the time to explain everything and I felt safe.”
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“…five weeks later I am walking perfectly well no limp no pain. I found Mr Berwin to be very professional and efficient.”
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“A relaxed and stress free experience with excellent aftercare”
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“Very thoughtful caring and professional by all team”
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“Excellent care provided by Mr Berwin and all staff at Sulis hospital”
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Locations
Two private clinics in Bath.
I consult and operate at both Sulis Hospital and The Bath Clinic. Lucie will book you into whichever suits you better.
The Bath Clinic
Claverton Down Road, Bath BA2 7BR. Private consultations and surgery on Claverton Down, above the city.
Fees & insurance
Clear fees, no surprises.
Whatever you are paying with, the first step is the same: a conversation with Lucie.
Paying for yourself
You will have a clear, fixed price before committing to any treatment. Lucie sets out all costs up front, not after.
- New consultation
- £250
- Follow-up appointment
- £125
Fees may vary slightly by hospital. Lucie will confirm yours.
Using private insurance
I am recognised by the major private medical insurers. Lucie will help you with the paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Some common questions, answered.
Where can I see Mr Berwin?
I consult at two private hospitals in Bath: The Bath Clinic on Claverton Down Road (BA2 7BR) and Sulis Hospital at Peasedown St John (BA2 8SQ). Both are listed above with directions, and Lucie can advise which is easier for you.
How much does a consultation cost?
A new consultation is £250 and a follow-up is £125. If you are paying for yourself, Lucie will set out all costs clearly before anything is booked. If you are insured, your policy determines what you pay.
What happens in a consultation?
You will get a short questionnaire about your hip or knee before we meet, then thirty minutes together: your story, a focused examination, and a recent X-ray, repeated if yours is out of date. We agree a plan, and everything is written up in a letter that goes to you and your GP.
How soon could I have surgery?
Typically about six weeks from your first consultation to your operation. That varies with the time of year and with demand, so ask Lucie for the current wait when you book.
What insurance do you accept?
I am recognised by the major private medical insurers, including those shown above. If yours is not among them, ask Lucie and she will check for you.
How long would I be in hospital?
For hip and knee replacement we run an enhanced recovery programme: some patients go home the same day, and most go home the day after surgery. Keyhole (arthroscopy) procedures are day cases, so you go home the same day.
When could I drive and work again?
You must be able to perform an emergency stop safely before you drive. As a guide: around six weeks after hip arthroscopy or a hip or knee replacement, and four to six weeks after knee arthroscopy, sooner for desk-based work. Recovery differs from person to person, and we will agree what is right for you before you go home.
How do I book an appointment?
You can call Lucie on 07761 897874, or request an appointment. If email is easier: appointments@bathhipandkneeclinic.co.uk.
Lucie ConnockMr Berwin's private secretary
The next step
Talk to Lucie before you decide anything.
Joint pain is tiring, and so is working out what to do about it. Lucie looks after every enquiry: she can talk you through fees, insurance and what a first appointment involves, and there is no commitment in asking. You will be dealing with a person, not a portal.
Get in touch
Lucie handles every enquiry: appointments, fees, insurance and anything you forgot to ask in clinic.
Your details stay confidential and go to Lucie alone.