CLINIC UPDATE: COVID19: We want to you feel safe and comfortable coming to see us during the COVID situation. At all clinics, full precautions are taken to ensure patient safety, whilst ensuring you can access the care that you need. Mr Barrett has been vaccinated, he also has COVID antibodies and continues to test himself twice weekly.

About

Meet Mr Matthew Barrett
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBCh, MRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Matthew graduated from Cardiff Medical School, going on to complete his higher orthopaedic surgical training in the Wessex region. He completed specialist fellowships in Shoulder & Elbow surgery, working with and learning from experienced surgeons in Bournemouth and then Auckland, New Zealand.
Matthew works as an NHS Orthopaedic Consultant at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, where he specialises in Shoulder, elbow and trauma surgery. He is enthusiastic about teaching and is actively involved with research.
Mr Barrett sees private patients in Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth for clinic consultations and day-case and inpatient surgery
Outside of work he enjoys running, kitesurfing and sea swimming so he understands the importance of getting back to doing the things you love most.
Experienced in the latest keyhole and open surgery techniques, your shoulder and elbow solutions will be tailored to your needs whilst being performed at the highest standard of care.
Mr Barrett also lives in Poole and enjoys the coastal lifestyle that Dorset has to offer - similarly to many of my patients!
Areas of special interest
- Patient-specific (custom) shoulder replacement surgery
- Bone preserving shoulder replacement surgery

Shoulder Problems
Arthritis, fractures, instability, impingement, frozen shoulder, clavicle problems, rotator cuff problems, acromioclavicular joint (ACJ).

Elbow Problems
Arthritis, stiffness, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome.
Our Dorset Clinics

Dorchester Clinic
Herringston Road, Dorchester, DT1 2DR
Mr Barrett holds a private clinic at the very warm and welcoming Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester, Dorset. There is plenty of parking available for patients and the hospital is situated just off the A35 and Herringston Road making it accessible for those within, or just outside of Dorchester. We offer weekly clinics to suit you!
Weekly Clinic Days:
Monday & Wednesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.

Poole Clinic
St Mary's Road, Poole, BH15 2BH
The Harbour Hospital offers fantastic facilities for patients, where they will also be very well looked after by the helpful team. With access to modern equipment and private facilities for patients in Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset and the surrounding areas, Mr Barrett is delighted to add another fantastic location to his list of private clinics.
Weekly Clinic Days:
Wednesday afternoons.

Bournemouth Clinic
67 Lansdowne Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 1RW
Mr Barrett is thrilled to be offering a private clinic at The Nuffield Hospital in the centre of Bournemouth, Dorset. The Nuffield Hospital is easily accessible and conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road with free parking available for patients.
Weekly Clinic Days:
Wednesday mornings.