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Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh

Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh

Orthopaedic Surgeon

London, SE1 2PR

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28 years of experience

Verified profile

28 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.99

160 patient reviews9 professional endorsements
4.99
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

302 recommendations for:

Shoulder Pain(54)
Bursitis (Shoulder)(20)
Hand Pain(20)
Other(208)

Recent patient review

30 Apr 2024

Helpful explanation of the issue and helped manage swiftly, with helpful follow up

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About

Mr Tavakkolizadeh completed his Orthopaedic Registrar training at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital and he has completed two fellowships including a Sports Medicine and Upper Limb Surgery fellowship in Australia followed by a year of Upper Limb Surgery fellowship at King's College Hospital. He took up the post of Consultant Orthopaedic and Upper Limb Surgeon at King's College Hospital in 2008.

He provides a comprehensive Upper Limb Service including minimally invasive and arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery. He also performs wrist arthroscopies and treats upper limb fractures and soft tissue sports injuries in conjunction with appropriate rehabilitation when necessary.

He treats nerve compression neuropathies including cubital and carpal tunnel syndrome.

He is actively involved in research and teaching. He has extensive publications in peer reviewed journals and is involved in postgraduate teaching and training. He is an organiser and faculty member in several educational and skills courses nationally and participates regularly in GP and physio teaching programmes. He has been an invited guest speaker at several prestigious international orthopaedic meetings.

Mr Tavakkolizadeh has a great relationship with his peers and colleagues; he works closely with a number of highly experienced Physiotherapists and Hand Therapists, and has a very holistic approach, ensuring that his patients have access to all the specialists and treatment they require to make a full recovery.

As well as being incredibly experienced, he is also very approachable, and has an excellent rapport with his patients.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Biceps repair, Pec major repar, clavicle fracture, acromioclavicular joint dislocation, shoulder dislocation, elbow dislocation, elbow fracture, wrist fracture

  • Shoulder surgery
  • Elbow surgery
  • Wrist surgery
  • Hand surgery
  • Sports injuries
  • Upper limb surgery
  • Upper limb fractures
  • Fractures and trauma
  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder stabilisation
  • Tennis elbow
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Injections
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Ulnar nerve compression
  • Dupuytren's disease
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Elbow arthroscopy
  • Wrist arthroscopy
  • Scaphoid fractures
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Elbow replacement
  • Base of thumb arthritis

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Shoulder Pain (18%)
  • Bursitis (Shoulder) (7%)
  • Hand Pain (7%)
  • Rotator Cuff Repair (5%)
  • Frozen Shoulder (4%)
  • Others (60%)

Subspecialties
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Bursitis (Shoulder)
  • Hand Pain
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Hand Injury
  • Arthritis (Hand)
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Fractures
  • Finger Injury
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Ganglion Cyst Removal
  • Tendon Repair
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Joint Injection
  • Wrist Arthroscopy
  • Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Excision
  • Arthroscopy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4193137


Qualifications

MB BS The Royal London Hospital Medical College 1995

MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1999

FRCS (Tr & Orth) Royal College of Surgeons 2006

MSc Brighton University 2008

Sports Medicine Fellowship Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre 2006

Shoulder & Elbow, Hand & Wrist Surgery Fellowship King's College Hospital 2007


languages spoken
  • English
  • Persian
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £160

insurers
  • General Medical
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • April
  • Groupama
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Saga Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Bupa
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Legal & General
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Bupa Platinum

Location

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London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.81
(4277)
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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4.78
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St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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4.8
(810)
40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
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4.85
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125 Albemarle Road, Beckenham, United Kingdom, BR3 5HS
125 Albemarle Road, Beckenham, United Kingdom, BR3 5HS
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4.98
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32 St Thomas' St, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
32 St Thomas' St, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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4.7
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31 Old Broad Street By Tower 42, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 1HT
31 Old Broad Street By Tower 42, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 1HT
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The Guthrie Wing, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
The Guthrie Wing, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
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Reviews

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Shoulder Pain (49)
Bursitis (Shoulder) (20)
Hand Pain (20)
Rotator Cuff Repair (12)
Shoulder Impingement (11)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

160 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Helpful explanation of the issue and helped manage swiftly, with helpful follow up

30 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Impingement
Bursitis (Shoulder)
Shoulder Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Tavakkolizadeh examined my son well and explained everything clearly. I was impressed that he did not rush the examination.

30 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Managed to squeeze me in after a booking error through my healthcare provider. Was thorough and gave me a clear understanding of what he believed was the issue which turned out to be the case. A credit to his profession

30 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Impingement
Bursitis (Shoulder)
Shoulder Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Tavakkolizadeh was very thorough in his explanation and provided options with their pros and cons. He was personable, professional and was able to give me confidence in the treatment options. Always a pleasure to see Mr Tavakkolizadeh

30 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Tavakkolizadeh was extremely proficient from the very first consultation to diagnose the reason for my shoulder's pain and decided on the best course of treatment. He remained very approchable throughout and his explanations were always very clear and transparent.

27 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Frozen Shoulder

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr T is an excellent surgeon. He also has an excellent approach to his interactions. He has previously had my mother as a patient to resolve a complex fracture and she also speaks exceptionally highly of him.

25 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Wrist Arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Tavakkolizadeh has been brilliant, I have felt in such safe hands throughout. He is great at explaining clearly, listening to me and offering reassurance where necessary. I couldn't have asked for better care. He is also very well regarded by all his colleagues, who have nothing but positive things to say about him.

23 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Finger Injury
Hand Surgery
Hand Injury

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Adel is warm hearted and experienced professional, who provides an excellent service

22 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Wrist Arthroscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Done already

21 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bursitis (Shoulder)
Frozen Shoulder

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very friendly, helpful and clear

20 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ganglion Cyst Removal
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Orthopaedic Surgery (6)
Shoulder Pain (5)
Shoulder Stabilisation (5)
Dislocated Shoulder (4)

9 endorsements

28 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
Hand & Wrist Surgery
Hand Stiffness

Mr Dimitrios Karadaglis

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Fantastic trainer, excellent colleague and a great surgeon.

26 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
Hand & Wrist Surgery
Hand Stiffness

Mr Krishna Boddu

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Adel is an excellent shoulder surgeon and a fantastic colleague. I can highly recommend him.

23 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Humerus Fractures
Rotator Cuff Repair

Mr Jerome Davidson

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Adel is a widely respected colleague and highly sought after for his care by his peers, always good sign. He is a kind and compassionate doctor going the extra mile for his patients. I am fortunate to work alongside him and I regularly seek his opinion.

28 Apr 2022
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Shoulder Stabilisation
Shoulder Pain

Mr Zameer Shah

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh's reviews like?

Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 160 reviews

What languages does Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh speak?

Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh speaks English and Persian

Where is Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh located?

Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh primarily practices at London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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