Personal Profile
Mr Richard Warwick Westerman is a highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip and knee surgery, providing private care at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. He also holds an NHS consultant role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.
He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1996 before joining the Armed Forces, where he successfully completed elite commando training and was awarded the Green Beret, going on to serve as a medical officer with a Royal Marine Commando Unit.
Following his military service, Mr Westerman completed his basic surgical training in the West Midlands, working at Selly Oak Hospital and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. He then undertook specialist orthopaedic training in Nottingham and Derby, before completing an advanced fellowship at the world-renowned Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre in Exeter, a leading centre for complex joint surgery.
He has further enhanced his expertise through international experience in the United States and Canada, and is actively involved in teaching surgeons both nationally and internationally.

Clinical Expertise
Mr Westerman specialises in hip and knee surgery, with particular expertise in:

Hip replacement surgery
Knee replacement surgery
Complex and revision hip surgery
Robotic-assisted joint replacement

He is recognised for his expertise in revision hip replacement, managing complex cases where previous joint replacements have failed.

Conditions Treated
Mr Westerman treats a wide range of joint conditions, including:

Hip arthritis
Knee arthritis
Joint pain and stiffness
Failed joint replacements
Degenerative joint disease
Hip and knee injuries

Treatments & Procedures
Hip Surgery
Robotic-assisted joint replacement
Total hip replacement
Revision hip surgery
Hip injection therapy

Knee Surgery
Total knee replacement
Partial knee replacement


Advanced Techniques
Mako robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement
Minimally invasive surgical approaches

Robotic-assisted surgery allows for greater precision, improved implant positioning and potentially faster recovery, helping to optimise long-term outcomes.

Experience & Leadership
Mr Westerman brings a unique combination of military discipline, surgical precision and international experience to his practice.
His fellowship training at a nationally recognised centre for complex orthopaedics has equipped him with advanced expertise in managing challenging and revision joint replacement cases.
He is actively involved in teaching and training surgeons, contributing to the development of orthopaedic practice both in the UK and internationally.

Patient‑Centred Approach
Mr Westerman is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care, ensuring patients:

Receive a clear diagnosis and treatment plan
Understand all available options
Benefit from advanced surgical techniques
Achieve improved mobility and quality of life

He focuses on delivering safe, effective outcomes, tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and needs.

Professional Memberships

British Hip Society (BHS)
British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)

• MAKO Robotic assisted Surgery Hip & Knee 
• Hip Replacement Surgery
• Knee Replacement Surgery
• Hip Revision
• Hip Injection Treatment

• British Hip Society
• British Orthopaedic Association
• Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)