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Mr Michael Gale

MB BChir, MA Hons (Cantab)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

23 years of experience

Nottingham, NG5 3FZ

(+2 more)

18 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Vikram Desai, Mr Martin Raglan and 3 other professionals

5

/5

(8 reviews)

23 years of experience

Nottingham, NG5 3FZ

(+2 more)

18 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Vikram Desai, Mr Martin Raglan and 3 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Arthritis (Hand)
4
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
2
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
1
2

Contact

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About Mr Michael Gale

Mr Michael Gale is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hand and wrist surgery. He qualified from University of Cambridge in 2004 with a Distinction in Surgery and completed his orthopaedic specialist training in the East Midlands, where he was awarded Orthopaedic Trainee of the Year in 2016.

Mr Gale undertook advanced fellowship training at the internationally recognised Pulvertaft Hand Centre, developing specialist expertise in the management of complex hand and wrist conditions. He was appointed as a full-time NHS Consultant in Hand and Wrist Surgery in 2018.

Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Gale is actively involved in education and professional development. He works as an Orthopaedic Educational Supervisor, contributes as faculty on two orthopaedic consultant examination courses, and is an Advanced Trauma Life Support instructor.

He combines specialist surgical expertise with a commitment to training, teaching, and delivering high-quality care for patients with hand and wrist conditions.


Subspecialties

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(8)
Skill Endorsements
(13)

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Arthritis (Hand)
4
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
2
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
1
2
Tendon Injuries
2
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
2
Dupuytrens Fasciectomy
2
Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint (CMCJ) Replacement
2
Ganglion Cyst Removal
1
Osteoarthritis
1
Arthritis (Wrist)
1
Fracture (Broken Bone)
Rheumatoid Hand Surgery
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
Joint Fusion (Wrist)
Wrist Pain
Joint Fusion (Hand)
Trigger Finger
Finger Joint Replacement
Median Nerve Injury
Mallet Finger
Lipoma
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
Kienbock's Disease
Hand Problems
Trapeziectomy
Hand Stiffness
Tendon Repair
Hand Pain
Steroid Injection
Hand Injury
Revision Surgery
Hand Extensor Tendon Injuries
Musculoskeletal Examination
Finger Injury
Lipoma Removal
Dupuytren's Contracture
Joint Injection
Hand & Wrist Surgery
Degenerative Conditions
Excision of Soft Tissue Masses
De Quervain's Syndrome (Tenosynovitis)
Thumb Joint Replacement
Joint Replacement
Benign Soft Tissue Tumour

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6086663

British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)

No. 6086663


Education

Royal College of Surgeons

Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

Graduated 2016

University of Cambridge

Surgery

Graduated 2004

University of Cambridge

Biological Anthropology

Graduated 2004


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Self-pay only
  • Bupa
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £200
  • Follow-up appointment

    £100
*May vary on location

Locations

Woodthorpe Hospital

748 Mansfield Rd, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG5 3FZ

4.89(785 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
15:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
19:00 - 20:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
15:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
19:00 - 20:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
View practice profile

King'S Mill Hospital

Mansfield Rd, Sutton, United Kingdom, NG17 4JL

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:30
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Newark General Hospital

Boundary Road, Newark, United Kingdom, NG24 4DE

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Arthritis (Hand)
4
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
2
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
1
2

Contact

Book

Reviews

5
verified patient
05 Aug 2026

Very informative and helpful

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
09 Jul 2026

Mr Gale provided a very thorough and concise diagnosis and explained clearly what treatment options were available.

5
verified patient
09 Jul 2026

Very informative and helpful. Patient with my questions and provided my options clearly and made me feel i had choices and understood them

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
07 Jul 2026

My appointment was on time.. As always Mr Gale was friendly . Very easy to talk to and puts you at ease straightaway. You don’t feel rushed and he listens and answers all your question

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
03 Jul 2026

Really experience very clearly explained

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
02 Jul 2026

As always Dr Gale very attentive to all I had to say and very precise in his diagnosis and ongoing treatment I always feel at ease and came away happy with the outcome. Philip K.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
02 Jul 2026

It was a pleasure to see the Dr , very happy with the treatment

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
02 Jul 2026

Very informative, explained everything in depth and was very comfortable during my appointment and procedure.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Michael Gale
02 Jul 2026
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Skill Endorsements

29 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Tendon Injuries
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

MD

Mr Vikram Desai

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

delivers excellent patient focused care

09 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Dupuytrens Fasciectomy
Carpal Tunnel Decompression

Mr Martin Raglan

Mr Martin Raglan

Orthopaedic Surgeon
We trained together

Excellent colleague, work with Mr Gale very closely as we work on the same team. Excellent surgeon for both hand trauma and elective surgeries

09 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Dupuytrens Fasciectomy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Mr Hatem Salem-Saqer

Mr Hatem Salem-Saqer

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

Mr Gale is an excellent hand surgeon. He takes great care to diagnose the problem accurately and his surgery is first class.

09 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Surgery
Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint (CMCJ) Replacement

Mr Matthew Allan Jones

Mr Matthew Allan Jones

Orthopaedic Surgeon
We trained together

FAQ

What are Mr Michael Gale's reviews like?

Mr Michael Gale's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 8 reviews.

What languages does Mr Michael Gale speak?

Mr Michael Gale speaks English

Where is Mr Michael Gale located?

Mr Michael Gale primarily practices at Woodthorpe Hospital, located at 748 Mansfield Rd, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG5 3FZ
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What are Mr Michael Gale working hours?

Mr Michael Gale is working Tuesday (15:30 - 17:00), Wednesday (19:00 - 20:00, 09:00 - 17:30, 09:00 - 17:00), Thursday (09:00 - 17:00)

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