Meet the children's orthopaedics team

The children's orthopaedics team includes:

Paediatric orthopaedic consultants

• Mr Alexander Aarvold - phone 023 8120 5758 
• Mr Matthew Barry - phone 023 8120 4850  
• Miss Caroline Edwards - phone 023 8120 4850
• Miss Kirsten Elliott - phone 023 8120 5758
• Mr Edward Gent - phone 023 8120 6769 
• Miss Joanna Thomas - phone 023 8120 5758 

Spinal consultants

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

Advanced nurse practitioners

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

Nurse practitioner

Jan Aherne - phone 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.