Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon · Wellington
Andy Thompson
Hip and knee replacement, revision surgery and sports injury care.
Andy specialises in primary (first-time) hip and knee replacement. He also offers revision surgery and sees patients with general hip and knee problems, including knee sports injuries.
Consultations are at Bowen Specialist Centre, 98 Churchill Drive, Crofton Downs, Wellington.
Appointment enquiries: Enquire online or phone 04 242 0909.
Hip and knee care
Primary hip replacement
For hip arthritis, groin pain, stiffness or difficulty walking.
Primary knee replacement
For knee arthritis, pain, swelling, stiffness or reduced confidence with stairs and walking.
Robotic-assisted knee replacement may be an option.
Revision hip replacement
For pain, instability or concerns after previous hip replacement.
Revision knee replacement
For pain, swelling, stiffness or concerns after previous knee replacement.
Knee sports injuries
Andy assesses and treats meniscal tears, kneecap dislocation or instability, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Treatment depends on the injury and your goals, and may include rehabilitation or surgery.
ACC hip and knee claims
The clinic can help arrange appointments for ACC-covered hip and knee injuries. There is no surcharge for consultations funded by ACC. Funding for consultations, scans or treatment depends on the covered injury, ACC requirements and any approval needed.
Andy also advises on treatment without surgery for general hip and knee problems, including injections where appropriate.
About Andy
Andy trained in the UK and New Zealand and completed further fellowship training in hip and knee arthroplasty at Wrightington Hospital.
Before your appointment
For appointments funded by ACC or private health insurance, you’ll need a referral from your GP, physiotherapist or another clinician. If you’re funding the appointment yourself, without ACC or insurance funding, please contact the clinic to discuss whether a self-referral is suitable.
The clinic can also advise about private insurance or paying for care yourself.
Your consultation
After reviewing your referral, Andy may arrange relevant X-rays or scans before your appointment. The radiology provider may contact you directly to book these. Having imaging ready can help make the most of your consultation and reduce extra visits.
Before your visit, relevant records, scans and details of previous treatment may be reviewed. At the consultation, Andy will ask about your symptoms, examine the relevant area and review your imaging.
He will explain the findings and discuss the next steps. These may include treatment without surgery, further tests, injections or surgery where appropriate.
Questions before booking?
For questions about booking an appointment or sending a referral, please contact the clinic.
Urgent concerns: This clinic is not an urgent or emergency service. For medical emergencies, call 111. For new or worsening symptoms requiring urgent assessment, please contact your GP, an urgent care provider, or your nearest emergency department.
