Dr Gillian Smith

Dr Gillian Smith is an esteemed Consultant Plastic Surgeon who specialises in paediatric reconstructive care, hand surgery, and upper limb conditions. Dedicated to delivering compassionate and highly skilled surgical management, Dr Smith focuses on addressing complex congenital and acquired conditions in young patients. Her practice is built around a reassuring, child-focused approach that ensures young individuals and their families receive clear communication, empathetic guidance, and comprehensive care throughout every stage of assessment and treatment.

Her areas of clinical expertise encompass a broad range of paediatric hand and upper limb disorders, including congenital hand anomalies, radial ray dysplasia, epidermolysis bullosa, and Apert syndrome. Dr Smith provides comprehensive surgical treatments, soft tissue reconstruction, and developmental hand therapy coordination to restore function and improve quality of life for children. Through meticulous clinical assessment and tailored surgical strategies, she works to optimise physical function and support long-term developmental outcomes for every young patient under her care.

Dr Smith completed her higher surgical Registrar training in Birmingham before undertaking prestigious sub-specialty Fellowships in hand and microsurgery at specialist centres in Derby, Louisville in the United States, and London. Following her extensive postgraduate training, she was appointed as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon. In addition to her clinical commitments, Dr Smith is actively engaged in paediatric clinical research, contributing to peer-reviewed studies on congenital limb conditions and soft tissue management to continually advance patient outcomes.