Richard Villar Profile
Richard Villar qualified in medicine at St. Thomas’s Hospital in London (UK) before joining the military as the Regimental Medical Officer to the SAS. After leaving the Army he completed his surgical studies in Southampton and Cambridge, joining the consultant staff of Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge) in 1988.
It was there that he developed his interest in conservative hip surgery and now has one of the largest experiences of hip arthroscopic (keyhole) procedures in the world.
Now in independent practice, Richard is a Founding Member, and first President, of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy. He has served as a member of Council of the British Orthopaedic Association, is an assessor for the General Medical Council, and is a member of the United Kingdom’s Disaster Emergency Response Team.
In this latter capacity he was operational in the aftermaths of the Kashmir, Java and Haiti earthquakes. Richard regards orthopaedic surgery as both his profession and hobby.
When not dealing with problematic hips and knees he can be found either playing his classical guitar or on a mountainside, maintaining his skills as an International Mountain Leader.
Richard Villar BSc (Hons) MA MS FRCS
The Richard Villar Practice
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, 30 New Road, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9EL
Tel: +44 (0)1223 266 961 Fax: +44 (0)1223 233 243 E-mail: enquiries@richardvillar.com
Richard Villar
BSc (Hons) MA MS FRCS
