Relimb at the Royal Free Hospital, London
Our main base for specialist limb reconstruction and osseointegration consultations. Private and NHS pathways both available, serving patients from across the UK.
Contact & hours
About the clinic
Relimb is based in the Private Patients Unit at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, north London. The Royal Free is one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals and the home of our limb reconstruction service since 2018.
Consultations take place on the 12th floor of the main building, where our team has access to specialist imaging, theatre facilities, and the full multidisciplinary resource of a major NHS trust. Patients come from across the UK — some travelling from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland — making London the natural centre for complex case management that requires multiple specialties to collaborate.
Both private and NHS pathways are available. NHS patients are accepted via GP referral. Private patients can self-refer or be referred by their insurer. If you are unsure which pathway applies to you, our clinic coordinator can advise.
Who treats patients here
Mr Alexander Woollard and Mr Norbert Kang, our lead consultant surgeons, see patients at the Royal Free. Both hold consultant posts at the hospital and have dedicated clinical sessions within the Relimb service.
Conditions treated at this location
- Complex limb reconstruction following trauma, infection, or tumour
- Osseointegration — direct skeletal attachment of limb prostheses
- Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) for phantom pain and prosthetic control
- Periprosthetic fractures and implant-related complications
- Revision and secondary reconstruction after failed primary treatment
Getting here
Public transport
- Tube: Belsize Park (Northern line) - 7 minute walk, partly uphill
- Overground: Hampstead Heath (Mildmay line) - 5 minute walk, partly uphill
- Bus: Routes 1, 24, 46, 268, C11 and N5 serve the hospital
Parking
- Patient parking: Limited patient parking, including disabled parking, is available on site on a first come, first served basis.
- Public transport recommended: Parking in the surrounding area is extremely limited, so public transport is recommended where possible.
- Drop-off: There is a free five-minute drop-off zone outside the main entrance.
For full directions, accessibility information, and inside-hospital navigation to our clinic floor, see our detailed directions page.
Book a consultation at the Royal Free
Use our enquiry form to request an appointment or ask a question before booking. The Relimb team will follow up by email with the next step, and if you do not hear from us within 72 hours, please feel free to call.