About Us

Meet Dr Richard Almeida – Orthopaedic Specialist

About Us

Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in Johannesburg

Dr Richard Almeida is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in Johannesburg, renowned for his expertise in hip and knee pathology. With qualifications including MBBCh (Wits), MMed Ortho (Wits), and FC Orth (SA), plus international training at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2024), he brings a wealth of experience to Life Flora Hospital. His passion for robotic-assisted surgery and patient-focused care sets him apart as a leading hip and knee specialist in South Africa.   

Mission and Values

Qualifications and Professional Affiliations  

Dr Almeida’s extensive training includes a BSc in Physiotherapy (Wits, 2008), MBBCh (Wits, 2013), MMed in Orthopaedic Surgery (Wits, 2023), and FC Orth (SA, 2022). He completed fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (2023) and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2024), both accredited by the South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA) and South African Arthroplasty Society. His expertise in robotic-assisted arthroplasty and memberships in SAOA and the South African Arthroplasty Society underscore his commitment to excellence

Fellowships in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (Local and International, 2023-2024)

pecialised Training in Robotic-Assisted Surgery (ROSA and Cori systems)

Member of SAOA and South African Arthroplasty Society

Member of SAOA and South African Arthroplasty Society