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Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon

MBChB, MRCS, FRCS (Tr+Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

18 years of experience

Cheadle, SK8 2PX

(+2 more)

15 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Professor Kanna Gnanalingham, Mr James Bedford and 1 other professional

5

/5

(51 reviews)

18 years of experience

Cheadle, SK8 2PX

(+2 more)

15 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Professor Kanna Gnanalingham, Mr James Bedford and 1 other professional

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Dupuytren's Contracture
17
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
16
Trigger Finger
6
1

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About Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon

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

Subspecialties

  • Hand Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Sports Injury
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(70)
Skill Endorsements
(6)

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Dupuytren's Contracture
17
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
16
Trigger Finger
6
1
Hand & Wrist Surgery
7
Hand Pain
6
Ganglion Cyst Removal
4
Hand Injury
2
1
Hand Problems
2
Arthritis (Hand)
2
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
1
Lipoma Removal
1
Arthroscopy
1
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Osteoarthritis
1
Wrist Fractures
1
Fracture (Broken Bone)
1
Arthritis (Wrist)
1
Arthritis
1
Retroperitoneal Procedures
1
De Quervain's Syndrome (Tenosynovitis)
1
Dupuytrens Fasciectomy
1
Fracture
Wrist Pain
Sports Injuries
Rugby Injury
Forearm Fractures
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
Ulnar Shortening
Trapeziectomy
Sports Injuries
Mallet Finger
Kienbock's Disease
Fracture Fixation Surgery
Wrist Arthroscopy
Hand Extensor Tendon Injuries
Tendon Repair (Hand)
Rheumatoid Hand Surgery
Joint Fusion (Wrist)
Joint Fusion (Hand)
Tendon Injuries
Finger Joint Replacement
Hand Fractures
Finger Injury
Video Consultation
Tendon Repair
Steroid Injection
Joint Injection

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6157744

Royal College of Surgeons

No. 1044430


Education

University of Manchester

Medicine

Graduated 2007


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

Insurers

  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aetna
  • Aviva Health
  • General and Medical
  • WPA

Fees

  • New appointment

    £220
  • Follow-up appointment

    £140
*May vary on location

Locations

The Alexandra Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX

4.88(2046 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:30 - 13:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:30 - 13:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Highfield Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Manchester Rd, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 4LZ

4.93(1120 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
10:00 - 12:15
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Medical Imaging Cheshire

144A Dialstone Lane, Stockport, United Kingdom, SK2 6AP

5.00(1 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
17:30 - 18:30
Tuesday
17:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:00
Thursday
17:30 - 18:30
Friday
17:30 - 18:30
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Dupuytren's Contracture
17
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
16
Trigger Finger
6
1

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon is professional and reassuring in his patient interactions. He provides clear explanations for procedures, including Carpal Tunnel Release and Dupuytren's Contracture. Patients report excellent outcomes, finding relief from pain, restored mobility, and minimal scarring. His expertise includes effective Hand and Wrist Surgery, achieving high patient satisfaction.

5
verified patient
12 Jun 2026

1st class from the 1st consultation to the last medical review. I can’t recommend Mr McLaughlin Simon enough. He talked me through everything with great detail and was able to put me at ease throughout the whole process. My surgery was performed without any delays and my progress has been as expected. I am grateful for the professionalism and care offered by the whole team.

5
verified patient
08 May 2026

From first consultation to discharge Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon was helpful, considerate and professional. Everything was explained clearly, the operation went well and I am very satisfied with the results.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
26 Feb 2026

Amazing doctor made me feel so comfortable all the way through my procedure everyone was lovely

5
verified patient
06 Feb 2026

I have always found Mr McLaughlin-Symon very pleasant, professional and easy to talk to. I value his opinions and advice. This visit was a follow-up appointment after surgery on my finger in which I was discharged. I would like to say that his whole team have been excellent during my treatments. On this occasion, he was also able to advise me regarding another issue, which will need treatment.

5
verified patient
29 Jan 2026

I feel I have received exceptional care. My broken wrist was very slightly displaced and after a thorough review and discussion conservative management was agreed , which has certainly been the correct decision for me. I cannot thank Mr McLaughlin-Symon enough for his advice, regular reviews and general support. I felt very well informed and understood why we were pursuing the course of action agreed but also what could be done in the event the healing process did not proceed as desired. Fortunately it did and my wrist is in great shape.

5
verified patient
24 Jan 2026

A very positive experience from start to finish. Mr McLaughlin-Symon is very professional yet personable and made me feel relaxed and reassured from first consultation through to the operation and follow up.

5
verified patient
16 Jan 2026

Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon performed surgery on my left hand to correct dupuytrens contracture on my little finger. The surgery went well and I left hospital with my hand well bandaged and protected. After 1 week a very proffessional nurse removed the big bandage and replaced with a smaller bandage and I was provided with a splint to wear at night to keep the finger straight. Another week later another very proffessional nurse removed the bandage and removed all of the tiny stitches in the wound. The attention to detail by all of the staff who helped me was very impressive and has contributed to the excellent outcome of my surgery.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Dec 2025

The empathy and diagnosis to me regarding the excision of my wright wrist ganglion were second to none. And the surgery performed by Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon went without any problems or after effects, and I couldn’t praise his medical skills highly enough. There are the no remnants of my wrist ganglion whatsoever , and the slight scar after the surgery is barely visible now and will probably have disappeared entirely within about 6 months.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
30 Sep 2025

From start to finish the care I received from Mr Mclaughlin-Symon was exemplary. Everything was explained clearly with the risks, benefits and possible long term outcomes all laid out for consideration. I was given time to make my decision on the course of treatment, the surgery was quick and executed as expected and I am delighted with the outcome.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Sep 2025

I first saw Iain earlier this year where we discussed the options on how to treat my Dupuytrens nodule on my right palm. I decided to opt for the steroid injection which was carried out with great accuracy and skill. Prior to my treatment I was unable to cycle, dig my garden or even use a screwdriver. Now five months on the nodule has reduced in size and the pain has completely gone ! Last week I dug-over a large section of my garden and experienced no discomfort whatsoever. Whilst I appreciate my symptoms may reappear, for now I cannot thank Iain enough. Sincerely, Neil M.

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Skill Endorsements

02 Jul 2025
Endorsed for
Arthroscopy
Dupuytrens Fasciectomy

PG

Professor Kanna Gnanalingham

Neurosurgeon
Is a colleague

An experienced and trusted colleague.

20 Jun 2024
Endorsed for
Trigger Finger
De Quervain's Syndrome (Tenosynovitis)
Hand Surgery

Mr James Bedford

Mr James Bedford

Plastic Surgeon
Is a colleague

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 2023
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Hand Injury
Osteoarthritis

Mr James Childs

Mr James Childs

Orthopaedic Surgeon
We trained together

FAQ

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Mr Iain McLaughlin-Symon's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 51 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 (10:00 - 12:15, 17:30 - 18:30), Wednesday (09:30 - 13:00, 10:00 - 12:00), Thursday (17:30 - 18:30), Friday (17:30 - 18:30)

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