Mr Ali Shafighian is a highly qualified consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in Reading, Oxford and Surrey. Mr Shafighian has specialised in hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow surgery for over 12 years and has over 23 years of medical experience. He has a specialist interest in treating trigger finger, soft tissue lesions and Dupuytrens disease. He typically provides care for patients with hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow problems, offering treatment for the following conditions: Trigger finger Thumb and wrist arthritis Carpal tunnel syndrome Rotator cuff tears Wrist fractures Tennis elbow Shoulder impingement Mr Shafighian places the interests of all his patients at the core of any treatment he offers. He ensures that all patients are involved with any decisions made about their treatments or procedures and informs them of the clinical and scientific evidence behind each. Mr Shafighian currently practices at the following private hospitals and clinics: Ramsay Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading RG1 6UZ Ramsay North Downs Hospital, Caterham CR3 6DP The New Foscote Hospital, Banbury OX16 9XP Ramsay The Cherwell Hospital, Banbury OX16 9FG He is also a member of the following professional bodies: British Orthopaedic Association British Society for Surgery of the Hand Royal College of Surgeons Mr Shafighian received his medical degree from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in 1997. He then received his CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in 2009. He also completed a Bachelors degree in Orthopaedic Sciences from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. Mr Shafighian has published articles in his area of expertise and has particular research interest in novel treatments for hand and wrist arthritis, such as joint replacements.