Welcome to Reading Children's Orthopaedic Unit
Experienced local consultants providing children and adolescents with expert care
Reading Children's Orthopaedic Unit is a team of local health care professionals whose NHS practice is based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Our collaboration aims to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Our services focus on
Extra Foot Bone
Curly Toes
Club Feet
Flexible Flat Feet
Growing Pains
Turned In Feet
Flat Head
Trigger Thumb
At the Reading Children’s Orthopaedic Unit, we are committed to providing expert care for young patients. Our unit brings together years of experience in treating a wide range of children's orthopaedic and trauma conditions. We are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to ensure the best outcomes for your child.
With our NHS practice based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and access to leading private healthcare facilities in Reading, we work collaboratively with a trusted network of specialists to provide comprehensive care tailored to your child's needs.
Our Specialists
Founded in 2014 by Richard Dodds and Nev Davies, the Reading Children’s Orthopaedic Unit continues to thrive, with Richard’s legacy remaining a cornerstone of the unit’s mission. The team now includes Nev Davies and Amr Elkhouly, both expert children’s orthopaedic surgeons, alongside Kate Hutchings, Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine, and Nick Gallogly, Consultant Orthotist.
The unit is further supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including Sara McDouall, Consultant Anaesthetist, and Consultant Radiologists Jonathan Stedman, Phil Young, and Tom Mills. Together, they provide exceptional care for children and adolescents from Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hampshire. Additionally, the team handles complex second opinions and tertiary referrals from across the UK and internationally.
With a wealth of experience and a commitment to innovation, the team offers cutting-edge treatment options and tailored management plans for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring the highest level of care for patients and their families.
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Nev Davies
Knee Surgery & Children’s Orthopaedics
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Nick Gallogly
Children’s Orthotics
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Kate Hutchings
Sports & Exercise Medicine Consultant
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Amr Elkhouly
Foot & Ankle / Hip Surgery