Mr Ranjit Sehjal

Professional statement

Mr Ranjit Sehjal is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Kent, who specialises in hand and wrist conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts and arthritis, as well as fractures, Dupuytren’s contracture and trigger finger. He privately practises at Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital, and his NHS base is Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, offering patients personalised care and advanced surgical techniques.

Mr Sehjal graduated from the University of Leeds in 2007 before completing his specialist training in trauma and orthopaedics in the South East of England. He further refined his expertise through prestigious fellowships at the Southampton Hand Unit and the Sydney Hand Unit in Australia, gaining significant experience in complex reconstructions and sports injury management.

Dedicated to providing the highest standards of care, Mr Sehjal employs innovative approaches such as rapid recovery techniques for Dupuytren’s contracture correction and fracture fixation methods that allow immediate post-operative movement, ensuring patients can return to their normal activities as quickly as possible. His patient-focused approach prioritises individualised treatment plans and close collaboration with expert hand therapists to optimise recovery and outcomes.

Actively involved in research, Mr Sehjal has a particular interest in carpal tunnel surgery and base of thumb arthritis. His work has been presented at international conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of orthopaedics. Furthermore, he's a member of the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Society for Surgery of the Hand.