Ms Susan Alexander
Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgeon in London
MBBS MSc PhD FRCS Orthopaedic Surgery
GMC: 4312727
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Professional statement
Ms Susan Alexander is a highly experienced and accomplished orthopaedic surgeon based in London. She is a renowned shoulder specialist with expertise in shoulder tendon repair, shoulder dislocation, shoulder arthritis, fractures, frozen shoulder, impingement syndrome and rotator cuff surgery.
Throughout her career, Ms Alexander has worked with her peers in the development of new arthroscopic surgery techniques, which she has used in her work with a number of top-level athletes.
Ms Alexander has several qualifications including a master's degree in applied biomechanics and a PhD in molecular biology from Imperial College London, in addition to her bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery medical degree.
She completed her MRCS exam in surgical training, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England having passed the fellowship exam of higher specialist training in trauma and orthopaedics.
She was appointed consultant at the world-renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore and was a senior clinical researcher for University College London for 3 years where she ran the BSc and MSc programs in trauma and orthopaedics. Ms Alexander has contributed to the field of research and has presented her findings at worldwide orthopaedic meetings. She has also published her work in numerous clinical and scientific peer-reviewed journals.
Ms Alexander is passionate about teaching at all levels from medical students to consultant surgeons. She founded The Funky Professor, which is an anatomy learning online video resource and has a large following on Youtube and Instagram (@funkyanatomy).
Ms Alexander now focusses on treating patients in the independent sector and takes time to educate her patients about their shoulder pain so they can be better informed to make the right decisions for them. Her approach to treating patients is simple - ‘It’s your shoulder, your treatment, your choice’.
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E R. Verified Patient
27/07/2024
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Ms Alexander has cared for me for the last 3 months after repairing my torn rotator cuff. From the first appointment she has been extremely kind and patient.
B. Verified Patient
11/12/2023
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Ms Alexander is extremly professional and very pleasant doctor. She always listened with care and explained everything in detail in a very friendly manner.
A M. Verified Patient
06/12/2023
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I would highly recommend Ms Alexander for her professional, empathetic care and the quality of her services and skills at all times.
A. Verified Patient
02/11/2023
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Efficient, effective and reassuring