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Mr Joby George Malal

Mr Joby George Malal

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Harpenden, AL5 4BP

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26 years of experience
Verified profile
26 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.96

86 patient reviews

3 professional endorsements

4.95
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.95
Explanation

132 recommendations for:

Rotator Cuff Injury(15)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(13)
Tendon Repair(13)
Other(91)

Recent patient review

21 Mar 2024

From start to finish a very reassuring experience

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About

Mr Joby George Malal has a clinical practise dedicated to diagnosing and treating problems of the upper limb (Shoulder, Elbow and Hands). He underwent higher surgical training at the Mersey (Liverpool) Deanery gaining his CCT (Specialist Accreditation) in 2012. He acquired further subspecialist knowledge and expertise in his field by undertaking fellowship training at the world renowned Liverpool Upper Limb Unit before being appointed as a Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon in 2013. He believes in a holistic approach to treating patients under his care and ensures an unhurried consultation, giving adequate time to discuss the problem at hand and consider various treatment options available. Where appropriate, he uses the most advanced, minimally invasive and evidence based surgical techniques to treat musculoskeletal problems ensuring the best possible results. He is also an experienced joint replacement surgeon. A team of specialist anaesthetists and therapists work with him, ensuring a speedy return to function and normal life.

His research interests include treatment of shoulder and hand conditions and has published papers in high impact surgical journals. He teaches and presents regularly on national and international courses and meetings.

GP referral is not required to have an appointment.

His clinical interests include:

  • Arthroscopic Shoulder & Elbow surgery
  • Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty inc Reverse Polarity Shoulder Replacements and revision surgery
  • Shoulder impingement syndromes
  • Acromio Clavicular joint arthritis and instability
  • Recurrent Shoulder dislocations
  • Rotator cuff disorders
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Sports injuries of shoulder and elbow
  • Complex upper limb fractures
  • Tendonitis and nerve entrapment syndromes of upper limb like tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Dupuytrens contracture (including Xiapex injections), trigger finger, hand and wrist arthritis (including small joint replacements)

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Arthroscopic Shoulder & Elbow surgery
  • Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty
  • Reverse Polarity joint replacements.
  • Superior Capsular Reconstruction
  • Treatment for Dupuytrens contracture
  • Ultrasound guided injections.
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder & Elbow surgery
  • Joint preserving surgery.
  • Complex upper limb fractures.
  • Shoulder impingement syndromes
  • Frozen shoulder, Sports injuries of shoulder and elbow
  • Recurrent Shoulder Instability
  • Rotator cuff disorders
  • Tendonitis and nerve entrapment syndromes of upper limb
  • Dupuytrens contracture, trigger finger, hand and wrist arthritis

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Rotator Cuff Injury (11%)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (10%)
  • Tendon Repair (10%)
  • Rotator Cuff Repair (7%)
  • Frozen Shoulder (5%)
  • Others (57%)

Subspecialties
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Sports Injury
  • Trauma Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Arthritis (Hand)
  • Arthritis (Shoulder)
  • Trigger Finger
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Fracture (Broken Bone)
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Tendon Repair
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Steroid Injection
  • Ganglion Cyst Removal
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Finger Joint Replacement
  • Joint Fusion (Hand)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6056139


Qualifications
  • General Medical Council - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) - 2012
  • Royal College of Surgeons - FRCS in Trauma & Orthopaedics- 2010
  • Uiniversity of Central Lancashire - MSc Health Sciences and Practice - 2008
  • Royal College of Surgeons - MRCS - 2004
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons - Diploma in Orthopaedics - 2002
  • University of Mumbai - Master of Surgery Orthopaedics - 2002
  • Mahatma Gandhi University - MBBS - 1997

languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • General Medical
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Saga Insurance
  • Bupa
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Four Points Assistance
  • health-on-line
  • Vitality Health
  • WPA
  • Norwich Union
  • CS Healthcare
  • Groupama
  • Healix
  • Aviva Health
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • April
  • Cigna
  • Legal & General

Location

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Spire Harpenden Hospital

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Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
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Chadwick Drive Saxon Street Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK6 5LR
Chadwick Drive Saxon Street Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK6 5LR
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Church End Biddenham, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK40 4AW
Church End Biddenham, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK40 4AW
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Kempston Road, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK42 9DJ
Kempston Road, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK42 9DJ
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Reviews

All reviews(86)
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Last 6 months
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Rotator Cuff Injury (13)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (11)
Tendon Repair (11)
Rotator Cuff Repair (8)
Frozen Shoulder (7)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

86 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From start to finish a very reassuring experience

21 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rotator Cuff Injury

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent

01 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Absolutely attentive. He ensures you understand everything he explains.

27 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator Cuff Injury

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very thorough examination with attention to his patient ensuring to explain information necessary.

20 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ganglion Cyst Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I’ve had elbow and shoulder issues this past year and Mr Malal has fixed both. Excellent in the clinic in diagnosing and after surgery care. Couldn’t be happier.

12 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Thorough, clearly explained and helped me on my recovery road

09 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Fracture (Broken Bone)
Dislocated Shoulder

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Great from initial appointment to final discharge.

02 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Labral Tear

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very knowledgeable, considerate and caring of needs following injury. Gave complete and comprehensive overview of whole process and gave enough information to support in making decision to have successful surgery and tendon repair

27 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tendon Repair

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

George is a great communicator and professional physician. Good time keeper and very accommodating when arranging check ups. I’m now 6 months post op and have 99% function, i was swimming again a month after, so happy with the result.

24 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Repair

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From start to finish this process went amazingly well. I had tennis elbow and was having the operation within 4 weeks of my consultation. He explains everything and gives you alternative ways of treatment.

29 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
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Orthopaedic Surgery (3)
Rotator Cuff Injury (2)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (2)
Tendon Repair (2)

3 endorsements

Capable and confident colleague Caring and reliable Highly recommended

04 Feb 2021
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Shoulder Replacement
+ 1 more

Mr Liaqat Chowoo

Urology
Is a colleague

Mr Malal is a meticulous surgeon, approaching the patients with kindness and professionalism. His skills and results in upper limb surgery are remarkable. Fully recommended.

15 Jan 2021
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
+ 7 more

Mr Dan Arvinte

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Mr Joby George-Malal is a UK trained and certified Upper Limb Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon. He is a very experienced ,capable and talented surgeon. I have had the pleasure of working closely with him over the past eight years. He manages the most complex shoulder problems and is a very experienced shoulder arthroscopic surgeon. He performs shoulder replacement surgery regularly and uses the most modern techniques. He also performs elbow replacement surgery. He also manages other soft tissues and bone and Joint problems in the upper limb. He has very wide experience in the management of upper limb trauma.He is very well read and conducts research and further teaching and training in his subject. He has a very good rapport with his patients. I strongly recommend him as a safe, capable and experienced upper limb specialist surgeon.

15 Jan 2021
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
+ 4 more

Mr Yadu Shankarappa

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Joby George Malal's reviews like?

Mr Joby George Malal's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 86 reviews

What languages does Mr Joby George Malal speak?

Mr Joby George Malal speaks English, Hindi and Malayalam

Where is Mr Joby George Malal located?

Mr Joby George Malal primarily practices at Spire Harpenden Hospital, located at Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
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Mr Joby George Malal is working Tuesday (14:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (14:00 - 20:00, 09:00 - 11:00), Thursday (14:00 - 20:00)

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