Every clinician in the Elite network is invited for clinical excellence, reputation and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
Co-Founder & Consultant Physiotherapist — BSc (Hons) MCSP HCPC
Co-founder of Elite and a consultant physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in sports and musculoskeletal rehabilitation across the NHS and private practice. Trained at St George's, University of London, with further study in vestibular rehabilitation and intra-articular joint injections, she delivers tailored, evidence-led recovery programmes.
Founder & Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Founder and clinical lead of Elite, a UK-trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with Major Trauma Centre experience and advanced fellowship training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and Hampshire Hospitals. His clinical judgement underpins every Elite pathway, from first triage to coordinated recovery.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon — Hip & Knee
A consultant orthopaedic surgeon with over a decade of experience in lower limb surgery, specialising in sports-related knee injuries, primary and revision knee replacement, hip replacement, osteotomy and patellofemoral problems. A graduate of University College London, he completed international fellowships in Sydney and at the Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit.
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
A consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon specialising in back and neck pain, spinal surgery, sciatica and pain management, with a particular interest in minimally-invasive surgery, spinal fusion and disc replacement. UCL-trained, he completed spinal fellowships at Frimley Park and Auckland City Hospital, and serves as clinical lead at East Surrey Hospital.
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon — Hand & Wrist
An experienced trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with a specialist interest in hand, wrist and paediatric surgery. A graduate of St George's, University of London, he completed post-CCT fellowships at Great Ormond Street, the Royal Berkshire and St Peter's Hospitals, and has authored 16 peer-reviewed papers and three book chapters.
Consultant Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
A highly regarded consultant shoulder and elbow surgeon with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex shoulder and elbow conditions. His practice encompasses advanced arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement and the management of sports-related injuries, with a shared commitment to outstanding, patient-centred care.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon — Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus
A dual fellowship-trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon with specialist expertise in adult and paediatric brachial plexus injuries, peripheral nerve surgery and complex upper limb reconstruction. A Cambridge graduate trained on London's Percivall Pott Rotation, he completed the Perth Sports Surgery and Guy's and St Thomas' Upper Limb Fellowships before joining the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, where he manages some of the UK's most complex peripheral nerve conditions and helps shape national pathways for nerve injury care.
Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine
Dr George Bownes is a Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine specialising in the non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions, with extensive experience in elite sport, military rehabilitation and corporate healthcare.
He has worked with leading sporting organisations including the RFU, Harlequins, Chelsea FC, Southampton FC and Wimbledon, alongside the UK High Performance Sport Network and military rehabilitation centres. He also practises at Fortius Clinic and provides in-house healthcare for a leading technology company.
His expertise includes diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, image-guided injections and regenerative treatments. He is a faculty member for Arthrex and Contura, contributing to national and international education in emerging treatment techniques.
George champions a multidisciplinary, evidence-informed approach, combining specialist diagnostics, targeted interventions and rehabilitation to optimise recovery, performance and long-term musculoskeletal health.
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon — Hand & Wrist
A consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon specialising exclusively in hand and wrist surgery, appointed substantive Consultant Hand Surgeon at St Richard's Hospital in 2021. A Leicester medical graduate with earlier degrees in sports and applied physiology from King's College London, he completed higher surgical training across Kent, Surrey and Sussex and an 18-month advanced fellowship in complex hand, wrist and upper limb trauma at King's College Hospital. His practice spans nerve compression, arthritis, Dupuytren's disease, tendon disorders and acute and chronic trauma, alongside roles as Royal College Tutor and FRCS revision-course faculty.
Elite brings together consultants who believe patients deserve intelligent navigation, seamless coordination and uncompromising standards. Membership is by invitation and built around shared values, not volume.
Elite appoints only a small number of consultants in each subspecialty, so every referral reaches a specialist recognised by their peers as among the finest in their field.
Membership of Elite is by invitation only and reserved for consultants who demonstrate exceptional clinical judgement, professionalism and a commitment to collaborative patient care.
Membership is intentionally limited to preserve quality, collaboration and continuity of care.
Elite exists to become the benchmark for consultant-led musculoskeletal care.
Every member agrees to:
Put the patient before personal interest.
Work collaboratively across specialties.
Provide timely communication.
Practise evidence-based medicine.
Maintain the highest professional standards.
Elite does not seek to be the largest musculoskeletal network in the UK. We seek to be the most trusted.
Elite does not operate an open directory. Our network is built by invitation and brings together carefully selected musculoskeletal clinicians, diagnostic providers and healthcare facilities.
Each member is chosen for clinical judgement, professionalism, communication and commitment to collaborative patient care.
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