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Professor Ali Noorani

Professor Ali Noorani

@theshouldersurgeon

Trauma & orthopaedic surgery 04744272

https://os.clinic/os-consultants/prof-ali-noorani/

  • Bupa Platinum consultant
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  • Open Referral network
Overview
Bupa Platinum consultant
Fee assured
Open Referral network

Specialises in

  • Hand & Wrist
  • Shoulder & Elbow

Offers

  • Face-to-face consultations
  • Video and telephone consultations

About me

Professor Ali Noorani is the founder of OS Clinic & a globally renowned shoulder, elbow & upper limb surgeon. He is widely recognised for his expertise in biceps & pectoralis major repair, as well as complex arthroscopic shoulder surgery in athletes.

He is a trusted authority among elite athletes, including Premier League footballers, professional rugby players, cyclists, boxers & MMA athletes, including UFC competitors. He also treats professional bodybuilders & powerlifters, reflecting the breadth of his practice. His surgical expertise has been sought by athletes such as Eddie Hall, World's Strongest Man, & England cricketers Mark Wood & Jofra Archer.

Professor Noorani is internationally recognised for managing complex sports injuries & trauma, with many orthopaedic surgeons referring challenging cases to him. His roles have included serving as UK team doctor for the NBA & as an orthopaedic doctor for the NFL & Rugby World Cup 2015. He is also a trusted name within the film industry, treating A-list actors.

Based in London, he also practices in the Cayman Islands, Shanghai & Pakistan, reflecting a truly global reach. He is known for delivering accurate diagnoses with clarity & empathy, alongside a strong commitment to research & innovation.

He graduated from Imperial College School of Medicine London in 2000 & completed orthopaedic training on the Royal London rotation, including specialist training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore. He became FRCS Trauma & Orth in 2009 & completed advanced fellowship training at the Royal Liverpool Hospital Upper Limb Fellowship Programme.

He was awarded the British Shoulder & Elbow Society Fellowship in 2010 & the British Orthopaedic Association Fellowship in 2011, training at leading US centres including Mass General Harvard, Mayo Clinic, Columbia University, Hospital for Special Surgery New York & the Rothman Institute. He also completed an AO trauma fellowship in Salzburg.

His NHS base is The Royal London Hospital, Europe's largest level 1 trauma centre, where he provides tertiary care for complex upper limb patients.

As Founder, Medical Director & Chairman of OS Clinic, he leads a team of over 30 orthopaedic & maxillofacial specialists treating patients globally. He also leads the upper limb service at the Sports Injury Clinic at OS Clinic & operates at Circle London Independent Hospital, Bupa Cromwell Hospital, The London Clinic & Harley Street Specialist Hospital.

He is Visiting Professor of Orthopaedics & Medical Education at the University of Greater Manchester, contributing to the development of a new medical school.

Professor Noorani is known for a multidisciplinary, patient-centred approach. Despite performing over 15000 surgeries, only 20% of his patients require surgery due to his emphasis on rehabilitation-led care. When required, he uses minimally invasive & joint preservation techniques to optimise recovery.

He places equal importance on diagnosis & communication, ensuring patients fully understand their condition & treatment options. He has pioneered multidisciplinary teams & one-stop clinics using LEAN methodology, improving patient pathways. He has also been at the forefront of telemedicine, enabling cross-border diagnosis & care.

He is a founding member of the Royal London Orthopaedic & Trauma Society & Barts Orthopaedic Fund, & a board member of EUSSER. He is an active member of BSES, BOA & BMA & a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He has published widely & contributed to major research programmes, including acting as principal investigator on multicentre trials & a level 3 stem cell pharmaceutical study preparing for FDA submission.

Professor Noorani is known not only for technical excellence but for his compassionate, patient-focused care, ensuring every patient feels understood & supported.

Areas of interest

Joint Preservation & Management of Early Onset Arthritis in the Shoulder and Elbow

Management of sport injuries of the shoulder elbow in elite athletes with a sub specialization and world-renowned expertise in biceps repair and reconstruction, pec major repair and reconstruction, complex shoulder, instability, surgery, and complex rotator cuff repair, including revision surgery.

Stem Cells and PRP for Management of Joint Pain and Disability

Shoulder Dislocations and Instability including Traumatic, Atraumatic, and Multidirectional Instability

Sports Injuries with a special interest in treatment of the Shoulder and Elbow Sports Injuries;

Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries and Frozen Shoulder;

Pec Major, Biceps, ACJ and Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries

Arthroscopy of the Shoulder & Elbow

Hand and Wrist Surgery including carpal tunnel syndrome

Trauma with a special interest in Upper Limb;

Trauma including: Clavicle/ACJ/Scapula/Proximal Humerus, Elbow, Hand and Wrist injuries

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Anaesthetists worked with

  • Professor Ali Noorani has worked with Dr Ivor J S Lewin at the following hospitals:

    • Cromwell Hospital (1-5)
    • Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
  • Professor Ali Noorani has worked with Dr Timothy B Pepall at the following hospitals:

    • Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
    • The London Clinic (1-5)
  • Professor Ali Noorani has worked with Dr Nazneen Sudhan at the following hospitals:

    • Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
  • Professor Ali Noorani has worked with Dr Ziyad Rassam at the following hospitals:

    • Cromwell Hospital (1-5)
  • Professor Ali Noorani has worked with Dr Muhammad R Kayani at the following hospitals:

    • The London Clinic (1-5)
    • Harley Street Specialist Hospital (1-5)
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