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