Mr Sam Heaton

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

FRCS(Tr and Orth) MBBS MSc BSC (Hons) | GMC Number: C6120890

Mr Sam Heaton (MSc, FRCS Tr. and Orth) is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Sulis Hospital Bath with a specialist interest in hip and knee replacement, primary and revision, surgery. He has expertise in young adult hip surgery and knee surgery using keyhole techniques. Sam is also trained in all aspects of trauma surgery including major trauma and fragility fractures. Sam is an advocate of innovative techniques and offers Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery to his patients. He is able to offer this technologically advance technique for both hip and knee replacement surgery at Sulis Hospital Bath.

He qualified from Kings College London in 2005 and undertook his orthopaedic training on the prestigious Royal London Hospital rotation which includes time at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. He also undertook a masters degree in engineering at Cardiff University during this time. He was entered on to the specialist register in 2015.

Sam subsequently completed a one-year arthroplasty and trauma fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia. He then went in on to complete a specialist hip surgery fellowship at the Royal Bournemouth hospital in all aspects of hip surgery, also for one year. In 2017 he was the visiting fellow at R. Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital in Baltimore USA specialising in major trauma.

Sam has presented nationally and internationally numerous times, winning the AO Asia pacific young investigator of the year for his work presented in Cheng Du China. He has published many papers, is a visiting fellow at the Orthopaedic Research Unit at Bournemouth University and teaches trainee surgeons both locally and on national courses.

Patient feedback for Mr Sam Heaton

I have had both knees replaced by Mr Heaton at the Sulis Hospital , one in May 2025 and the second in October 2025. During the first consultation all my questions were answered honestly and with a full explanation as to what to expect and the risks of surgery. The treatment I have received from himself and his team has been exemplary and I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone who is looking for knee surgery

Doctify October 2025

I was quite anxious at the prospect of needing a hip replacement and put it off for as long as I could. But when I met Sam Heaton he was very approachable, kind and reassuring. He made me feel confident that I was in good hands. On the day, he and his team looked after me really well and did a brilliant job with my hip. Eights weeks on and I am completely pain free and have my life back. If I ever need the other hip doing I would definitely go back to Sam.

Doctify December 2025

Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt thanks for a most successful hip replacement. Recovery was easy and straightforward and delighted to be pain free. Absolutely thrilled. You are an excellent surgeon! Good wishes.

A message to Sulis September 2025

I was impressed by the attitude and professionalism of the entire team. I will call it the hospital with a big smile. Thank you all. Iona Pusca

Patient Feedback November 2025

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Additional information about Mr Sam Heaton

Hip replacement, Revision hip replacement, Hip injection

Sam plays regular hockey in the region and also enjoys staying active through other sports. He has a wife and children who he fills his time with as much as possible.

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon Yeovil District Hospital

2006

Surgery of the hip and knee in adults both as planned procedures and in emergencies

Periprosthetic fracture management (fracture around hip and knee replacements)

Minimising blood loss and transfusion requirements

British Orthopaedic Association

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