Meet the children's orthopaedics team

The children's orthopaedics team includes:

Paediatric orthopaedic consultants

• Mr Alexander Aarvold - 023 8120 5758
• Mr Matthew Barry - 023 8120 6769

• Mr Simon Bennet - 023 8120 4850

• Miss Caroline Edwards - 023 8120 4850
• Miss Kirsten Elliott - 023 8120 5758

• Mr Ed Lindisfarne - 023 8120 6769 

• Mr Darius Rad - 023 8120 4337

Spinal consultants

• Mr Evan Davies - 023 8120 5173
• Mr Christopher Dare - 023 8120 5173

Advanced nurse practitioners

Julia Judd and Liz Wright - 023 8120 4991 (answer phone)

Nurse practitioner

Jan Aherne - 07584 402438 or call ward G3 on 023 8120 6486

Nursing team

Senior ward sister - Lucia Lazzeri-Ford leads the skilled nursing team who have knowledge and expertise in caring for children with orthopaedic conditions.

Student teaching

UHS is a teaching hospital. It is an essential part of a health professional's training to attend clinics and be present during your child’s care if you agree. If you would prefer students not to be present during your child’s visit please inform a member of the team.