Mr Matthew Hall is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of hip and knee conditions. His areas of expertise include hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery, revision knee replacement, knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), cartilage injuries and meniscal tears.

Matthew sees private patients at The Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester as well as at The Kingston Wing in Yeovil, providing expert orthopaedic care across Dorset, Somerset, and the South West.

He is known for his friendly, down‑to‑earth approach and for putting patients at the centre of everything he does. He takes the time to listen, explain things clearly, and help you choose the treatment that’s right for you.

Matthew welcomes both self-pay and insured patients, and a GP referral is not required to book a consultation.

Training and Experience

Matthew first studied Physiology at the University of Southampton before going on to complete his medical degree at the University of Aberdeen in 2001.He trained in surgery in the South West, including specialist orthopaedic training across the Peninsula. During this time, he worked at the internationally recognised Exeter Hip Unit and Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, gaining experience in advanced joint replacement techniques.

After becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Trauma and Orthopaedics (FRCS Tr&Orth) in 2010, he further developed his skills in Australia. He completed specialist fellowships in:

• Melbourne – focusing on personalised knee replacement and computer‑guided surgery
• Perth – specialising in hip and knee replacement and reconstruction

He returned to the UK to continue his advanced training before being appointed as a Consultant at Yeovil District Hospital in 2013.

Hip and Knee Specialist in Dorchester

• Hip replacements
• Knee replacements (including more complex and revision surgery)
• Knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), for issues such as cartilage damage or meniscal tears

He is part of the complex knee team at Yeovil and regularly carries out more advanced or second‑time (revision) knee operations in collaboration with regional specialists.

Putting Patients First

Matthew believes every patient is different. Whether you need advice, physiotherapy, keyhole surgery, or a joint replacement, he will work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your needs, lifestyle and goals.

Matthew’s aim is simple: to help you reduce pain, regain mobility and get back to the activities you enjoy, with care that is tailored to you.

Patients often comment on how approachable and clear he is, helping them feel informed and confident at every stage of their care. You can read patient feedback here: Mr Matthew Hall - Doctify

A Focus on Quality and Improvement

Matthew is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care:

• He contributes his results to the National Joint Registry (NJR)
• He uses patient‑reported outcome measures (PROMs) to track and improve results
• He has helped develop day‑case joint replacement pathways, allowing some patients to go home the same day

You can view his NJR profile here: Matthew Hall - Surgeon Profile - NJR

Research and Leadership

Alongside his clinical work, Matthew is actively involved in research and leads a number of studies at Yeovil Hospital. These focus on improving recovery and outcomes for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery.

He also holds several leadership roles, including:

• Clinical Director for Private Patient Units across Somerset Foundation Trust
• Clinical Lead for Orthopaedics at Yeovil
• Orthopaedic Procurement Lead

Appointments and Contact Details

Clinical Interests

• Primary hip replacement
• Primary knee replacement
• Revision hip replacement
• Revision knee replacement
• Knee arthritis
• Hip arthritis
• Keyhole surgery of the knee (arthroscopy)
• Knee meniscal injury 
• Trauma care

Matthew is a member of several leading professional organisations, including:

• British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
• Royal College of Surgeons of England
• British Hip Society (BHS)
• Orthopaedic Trauma Society (OTS)