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• Hand surgery

• Reconstructive surgery

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

About me

Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon � Kent, Sussex and London

Mr Rikki Sunil Mistry is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon specialising in hand surgery, wrist surgery, hand trauma and skin surgery in Kent, Sussex and London.

He treats a wide range of hand and wrist conditions, including:

Carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve compression disorders
Dupuytren's contracture
Trigger finger and tendon injuries
Hand and wrist arthritis
Ganglion cysts and soft tissue lesions
Complex hand and upper limb trauma

He also performs reconstructive and skin surgery, including skin cancer removal, mole excision and scar revision surgery, with a focus on achieving both optimal function and excellent cosmetic outcomes.

Mr Mistry graduated from the University of Dundee Medical School in 2004, where he was awarded the American Graduates Prize. He also completed an intercalated degree in Orthopaedic Technology, developing an early interest in surgical innovation and reconstructive techniques.

He completed higher specialist training in Plastic Surgery across leading UK centres including St Thomas' Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, St George's Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery (FRCS Plast) in 2020 and went on to complete an advanced Hand Surgery Fellowship at St Thomas' Hospital. He also completed an Aesthetic Fellowship at The McIndoe Centre.

Mr Mistry was appointed Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in 2021, where he also serves as Clinical Lead for Trauma.

His specialist practice includes:

Hand surgery in Kent, Sussex and London
Carpal tunnel surgery and nerve decompression procedures
Dupuytren's contracture treatment
Hand trauma and reconstructive surgery
Tendon reconstruction and wrist surgery
Skin cancer surgery and reconstructive skin procedures

He has performed over 5,000 skin cancer excisions, with a strong focus on minimising scarring and optimising cosmetic outcomes.


Mr Mistry has a particular interest in advanced hand surgery techniques and scar-minimising reconstructive surgery, helping patients restore both function and appearance.

He has also completed training in advanced hand rejuvenation techniques, focused on restoring a more youthful appearance to ageing hands.



Alongside his UK practice, Mr Mistry undertakes annual humanitarian surgical work in The Gambia with Sussex-based charity GamMed, performing reconstructive surgery for patients with severe injuries and deformities.

Specialist interests:
Hand and wrist surgery in Kent, Sussex and London
Carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve compression conditions
Dupuytren's contracture
Hand and upper limb trauma
Tendon injuries and reconstruction
Arthritis of the hand and wrist
Skin cancer surgery and lesion removal
Scar minimisation and reconstructive surgery
Hand rejuvenation

Areas of interest

Dupuytren's contracture; Carpal tunnel; trigger finger; De Quervain's; Ganglian cysts; thumb arthritis, finger arthritis; hand injuries; tendon transfers; sebaceous cysts; skin tags; skin lesions; basal cell carcinoma; local flap reconstruction; lipoma excision; mole excision

Medical secretaries

• Ami Stewart
• 0330 133 1464
• info@rikkimistry.com

Anaesthetists worked with

• Dr Timothy Vorster Not Fee Assured