Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cheadle, SK8 2PX
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16 years of experience
Verified profile
16 years of experience
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11 Aug 2023
Mr McLaughlin-Symon is a great surgeon who I have worked with on many occasions. He takes...
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About
Iain McLaughlin-Symon is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising exclusively in hand and wrist surgery. He has an interest in the management of arthritis, soft tissue surgery and sports injuries including keyhole surgery and ligament repair.
Iain works as a substantive NHS consultant at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and is available to see private patients at the BMI Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle and South Manchester Diagnostic centre in Stockport.
With a strong belief in the importance of maintaining a practice that is at the forefront of hand and wrist surgery, Iain takes an active involvement in medical research, having worked with the Oxford Upper Limb Collaborative, the University of Central Lancashire and the Centre for Evidence-Based Hand Surgery at the University of Nottingham to develop research trials and publications.
Iain has published his work in multiple peer-reviewed journals and has presented at both national and international conferences including a prize-winning podium presentation at the Wrightington Gold Medal Research day.
Iain has a keen interest in medical education and has worked as an examiner for the University of Manchester and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford. He has been invited as faculty on multiple regional and national courses and takes an active involvement in the teaching and training of junior doctors including the provision of the Hand Surgery teaching module for North West orthopaedic trainees.
Iain lives in South Manchester and enjoys exploring Cheshire and the Peak District with his wife and 3 children in his free time.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Dupuytren's fasciectomy
- Dupuytren's needle fasciotomy
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Trigger finger release,
- Ulnar nerve release,
- Ganglion excision
- Trapeziectomy and ligament reconstruction for base of thumb arthritis
- Rheumatoid Hand surgery
- Small joint replacement and fusion surgery
- Surgery for Scaphoid non-union
- De Quervain's release
- Partial and total wrist joint fusion
- Corrective osteotomy for malunited fractures
- Proximal row carpectomy
- Wrist arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
- Ligament reconstruction
- Tendon repairs and reconstruction
- Fracture fixation surgery of the hand and wrist
- Joint and soft tissue injections
- Arthritis of the hand and wrist (Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis)
- Sports Injuries
- Dupuytren's Disease
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Tendon injuries
- Fractures of the hand, wrist and forearm
- Wide awake surgery
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression (19%)
- Dupuytren's Contracture (17%)
- Hand Pain (11%)
- Hand & Wrist Surgery (9%)
- Hand Injury (8%)
- Others (36%)
Subspecialties
- Hand & Wrist Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Sports Injury
- Trauma Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Hand Pain
- Trigger Finger
- Hand Injury
- Arthritis
- Arthritis (Hand)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand Problems
- Arthritis (Wrist)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Finger Joint Replacement
- Fracture Fixation Surgery
- Joint Fusion (Hand)
- Joint Fusion (Wrist)
- Joint Injection
- Rheumatoid Hand Surgery
- Steroid Injection
- Tendon Repair
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6157744
Royal College of Surgeons
No. 1044430
Qualifications
Iain McLaughlin-Symon graduated from the University of Manchester in 2007 and subsequently went on to complete his higher surgical training in the North West of England. He was then awarded fellowships in hand surgery at the prestigious Pulvertaft Hand Centre and Wrightington Upper Limb centre before he was appointed as a substantive Hand and Wrist Consultant Surgeon at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester.
Iain is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England an associate member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand and a member of the North West Hand Society.
Qualifications
FRCS (Tr + Orth) Royal College of Surgeons of England 2017
MBChB University of Manchester 2007
MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of England 2010
Additional training
Post CCT Hand Fellow Pulvertaft Hand Centre 2018
Post CCT Upper Limb Fellow Wrightington Upper Limb Unit 2019
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £100
insurers
- General Medical
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Healix
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Benenden
Location
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Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
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Manchester Rd, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 4LZ
Manchester Rd, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 4LZ
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144A Dialstone Lane, Stockport, United Kingdom, SK2 6AP
144A Dialstone Lane, Stockport, United Kingdom, SK2 6AP
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27 reviews
5
An absolutely excellent experience from start to finish. I can not rate Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon enough. My operation was not only a complete success but you would never know where my scar is! Exceptionally recommended.
5
Very courteous and professional. Explained about surgery and possible issues Followed up in writing.
5
Mr McLaughlin-Symon was excellent throughout every aspect of my care and treatment. He thoroughly explained all my treatment options and was approachable but professional at all times.
5
Mr lain McLaughlin Simon explained what my operation involved and put me at ease about my operation so all good.
5
Lovely manner, explaining options available for treatment and likely outcomes clearly . Consultations before and after surgery were excellent.
5
Mr McLaughlin-Symon was very pleasant and explained everything very clearly. I would certainly recommend him to any family or friends.
5
Very professional and friendly a very charming man. Everything explained as to what was going to happen and when and carried out as you would expect from this surgeon. Was very happy with all of my treatment and follow up appointment.
5
Very professional …exceptional diagnosis of another Condition which was rheumatoid arthritis … The surgery for carpal tunnel was carried out with extreme care and professionalism…the supporting team during the hand surgery were exceptional .. reassuring caring and knowledgeable .. advice for post procedure spot on … for other patients the understandable pain was in the injection to numb the area ready for the procedure.. ….. the months of pain /pins needles at night are over .. I still have ongoing RH problems but increased mobility in the hands due to the carpal surgery have been positive .. I would hope more patients have this out come … Mr McLaughlin Symon thank you personally for your attentive professional care it is commendable.. thank you and all your team
5
Took my mum to see Mr McLaughlin-Symon He was very professional My mum thought highly of him.
5
Having waited for nearly 3 years for the NHS to act, and failing, the relief of my consultation with Mr McLaughlin-Simon was immense. He listened, made clear possible post operative issues and even offered to add me to his NHS Orthopaedic waiting list as I was self paying. He answered all my questions during my carpal tunnel operation and always told me what he was doing. A charming gentleman I would heartily recommend him to anyone. The relief immediately following the operation was immense after 3 years of pain and finger numbness.
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Mr McLaughlin-Symon is a great surgeon who I have worked with on many occasions. He takes a holistic approach to managing his patients and I have referred family members to him when they have required the services of an upper limb surgeon.
11 Aug 2023Mr James Childs
Orthopaedic SurgeryMr McLaughlin-Symon is a experienced and respected specialist hand and wrist surgeon who has undertaken specialist training in highly regarded centres. I would not hesitate to refer him patients for specialist opinions.
26 Jul 2023Mr Andrew Wheelton
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What are Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon's reviews like?
Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 27 reviews
What languages does Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon speak?
Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon speaks English
Where is Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon located?
Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon primarily practices at The Alexandra Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
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What are Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon working hours?
Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon is working Monday (17:30 - 18:30), Tuesday (17:30 - 18:30), Wednesday (09:30 - 12:30, 10:00 - 12:30, 10:00 - 12:00), Thursday (17:30 - 18:30), Friday (17:30 - 18:30)
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