Mr Ali Shafighian

Professional statement

Mr Ali Shafighian is an esteemed consultant orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon at Ramsay Health Care. He obtained a medical degree from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in 1997. He completed surgical training at University College, Stanmore, and further training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in London.
 
He gained valuable experience during a fellowship at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, where he specialised in treating complex hand and upper limb disorders, including microvascular reattachment of severed fingers.
 
Since 2009, Mr Shafighian has been a consultant in hand and upper limb surgery in Surrey, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. His practice focuses on conditions such as dupuytren’s disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve or tendon injuries, trigger digits, arthritis, and soft tissue lesions. He is skilled in both arthroscopic and open surgeries for conditions like impingement and rotator cuff tears, always prioritising patient preferences in treatment decisions.
 
Mr Shafighian is actively involved in research, particularly in hand and wrist arthritis treatments, and has published papers in this area. He maintains professional memberships with the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH).
 
His dedication to patient care, surgical expertise, and commitment to advancing orthopaedic knowledge make him a respected figure in the field of hand and upper limb surgery.