5.0 | 862 reviews
Specialises in: Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery

Mr Simon Ellis was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2025 for delivering outstanding care.
Mr Simon Ellis is one of the South East's leading knee surgeons. He has over 25 years’ experience as a consultant based in Kent. Simon has a very simple but important mission statement "I give the same quality of care to my patients as I would want my family and friends to receive". Simon prides himself on communication. He believes that listening, explaining knee problems in understandable terms and ensuring that patients have all the information needed to make their own management decisions is essential. Simon was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for care from iWantGreatCare early in 2019. His reviews have continued to reflect the values he strives to achieve. Simon's base is now the Spire Alexandra Hospital, Walderslade where he is able to cover most areas of Kent. Simon specialises in knee sports injuries which include meniscal and ligament issues as well as the management of knee arthritis. Simon was appointed as the Medical Advisory Committee chair at the Spire Alexandra Hospital in March 2020 a role within the management team to oversee the quality of care in the hospital. Whether you are insured, self funding or referred by your general practitioner through the NHS electronic referral scheme - availability is no issue and Simon, supported by his practice management team at KMS Professionals, will ensure that your knee problem is sorted as quickly as possible. You can make an appointment to see Simon by contacting Hana, his practice manager or his team by telephone on 01622 620920 or by email simonellis@kentmedical.co.uk.
Very professional and Simon personally put me at ease with his skills and his teams ability who undertook my knee replacement.Great team highly recommend for the work carried out.
15th May 2026 | Written by patient at KIMS Hospital
Mr Ellis is a true gentleman and has so many skills his professional and friendly manner and getting straight to the point puts you at ease and gives confidence for getting ready for surgery. He has helped so many people over the years me being one with my second knee replacement. He is everything you would want from a surgeon who is going to operate on you .Also the team at the Alex were very caring on the ward so grateful.
25th March 2025 | Written by patient at Spire Alexandra Hospital
Simon is a very professional consultant he has now done both of my knees for me. It’s absolutely superb in the work he does. He’s a very kind gentleman listens to everything you tell him or ask him also when going in for consultations he is very understanding and cares what your future holds once again Simon well done and thank you for looking after me.
25th March 2025 | Written by patient at Spire Alexandra Hospital
Mr Simon Ellis has just operated on my right knee and put another half knee in. The whole experience was like a very well oiled machine. I cannot recommend anyone else his knowledge and experience is second to none. I’m in my first week of recovery and every day is getting easier. I’ve also had this done through the NHS and they are the best.
19th March 2025 | Written by patient at Spire Alexandra Hospital
mr Ellis is an accomplished surgeon with a great deal of knowledge. He is very considerate and caring. I felt, at all times, confident that I would be looked after.
25th February 2025 | Written by patient at Spire Alexandra Hospital
I have visited Dr Ellis on two occasions and on both i was made to feel like my treatment was important to him. I was an NHS referral and felt i got the same care as i would have done had i been private.
13th February 2025 | Written by patient at Spire Alexandra Hospital
Dr Ellis was a fantastic doctor who helped me to completely understand everything behind my ACL surgery both before and after. On the day he made me feel completely confident with everything and checked up with me post surgery, even weeks after. I would 100% recommend.
30th December 2024 | Written by patient at Spire Alexandra Hospital
Mr Ellis is a RARE Gem
11th December 2024 | Written by patient at Spire Alexandra Hospital
After having seen two different consultants i finally met Mr Simon Ellis he was the first person that sat down with a blank piece of paper and listened to what was happening. He knew straight away what was wrong as he had come out to reception to greet me. Not only had i seen two consultants but spent a lot of money on Chiropractors with no results. I had two injections on my knees which only helped for a very short time. Mr Ellis asked me for new X-rays as mine was a year old but said i think i already what's wrong.When he called me back in he showed me my X-rays and explained in great detail what was wrong and my options. So we decided that i needed two new half knees and the left to be done first.This was decided in September and by November i had my appointment and was operated on. I cannot ever thank him enough for his professionalism, kindness and understanding with what i was going through. The pain was becoming unbearable and 24/7 and for me he has just given hope and quality life as I'm a very active person. Mr Simon Ellis has turned my life around, I'm in my second week post op and must say the pain is nothing like i was living with. He comes highly recommended and the whole process has been incredible the staff are amazing and nothing was to much trouble. And i look forward to my other knee being done once i have recovered.
26th November 2024 | Written by patient at Spire Alexandra Hospital
I have always benefitted from truly exemplary care from Mr Ellis following referral to him from my much respected and trusted physiotherapist. I recently underwent arthroscopic surgery carried out by Mr Ellis as a day patient at the Spire Alexandra Hospital. I received wonderful care from all the staff at the hospital and truly outstanding care from Mr Ellis. Thank you Mr Ellis for your reassuring phone call the evening before my surgery and for the detailed explanations regarding my procedure. Your professionalism, courtesy and kindness is unmatched and I cannot thank you enough for the outstanding and respectful care you have given regarding my troublesome knee. Currently one week post surgery I am returning to my very trusted and respected physiotherapist Kyle, to maximise my recovery, in advance of my post operative follow up with you in early January. Sincerest thanks.
20th November 2024 | Written by patient at Spire Alexandra Hospital
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