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Mr Andrew Forester

BSc (Hons), MBChB, FRCS Ed(Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Live bookings available

41 years of experience

London, SW1W 8RH

(+3 more)

7 connections in healthcare

4.95

/5

(63 reviews)

Live bookings available

41 years of experience

London, SW1W 8RH

(+3 more)

7 connections in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Shoulder Pain
21
Frozen Shoulder
15
Steroid Injection
10

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About Mr Andrew Forester

Mr Andrew Forester is a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in shoulder and elbow surgery. He is based in London and has over 25 years of specialist experience in orthopaedic surgery.

He completed his medical degree in 1984 from the University of Leicester. He completed his higher surgical training in Northwest Thames and became a Fellow in Orthopaedics at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1989. After training he was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in Trauma and Upper Limb Surgery than began practising as a Consultant at Imperial College Healthcare, Charing Cross Hospital, London.

To enhance his knowledge of orthopaedic principles, Mr Forester completed a degree in Design and Engineering at the Open University in 1993. He also completed a Diploma in French in 2001.

In his current consultant positions, he sees patients with sports injuries and common shoulder & elbow conditions, including: frozen shoulder, stiff elbow, rotator cuff injury, shoulder instability and tennis elbow. He has special interests in minimally invasive surgery, shoulder replacement surgery, shoulder resurfacing and shoulder stabilisation, among others. He has proven expertise performing a range of reconstructive procedures and both open and arthroscopic surgery.

Alongside consulting, Mr Forester actively teaches and trains general practitioners, residents and post-graduates. He is also a member of the Anglo-French Medical Society and the British Elbow and Shoulder Society.


Subspecialties

  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Sports Injury

Areas of expertise

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Shoulder Pain
21
Frozen Shoulder
15
Steroid Injection
10
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
8
Dislocated Shoulder
4
Shoulder Arthroscopy
4
Tendon Repair
3
Shoulder Stabilisation
2
Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher's Shoulder)
2
Elbow Fractures
2
Arthritis (Shoulder)
2
Sports Injuries
1
Arthroscopy
1
Rotator Cuff Repair
1
Forearm Fractures
1
Elbow Instability
1
Clavicle Fractures
1
Mallet Finger
1
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
1
Elbow Arthroscopy
1
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
Elbow Stiffness
Rotator Cuff Injury
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Replacement
Stress Fractures

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 2913968


Education

University of Leicester

Medicine

Graduated 1984


Qualifications

MBChB - University of Leicester, UK in 1984

FRCS (Orth) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK in 1989

BSc Design and Engineering - Open University in 1993

Diploma in French - Open University in 2001


Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Insurers

  • Healix Health Services
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • General and Medical
  • Cigna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Aetna

Fees

  • New appointment

    £260
  • Follow-up appointment

    £175
*May vary on location

Locations

The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH

4.77(2081 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

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Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital

53 Parkside Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom, SW19 5NX

4.81(1280 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:00 - 12:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Chiswick Outpatients

Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS

4.87(669 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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HCA Healthcare UK Chelsea Outpatients

280 King's Road, London, United Kingdom, SW3 5AW

4.82(654 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 11:30
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

Shoulder Pain
21
Frozen Shoulder
15
Steroid Injection
10

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Andrew Forester is a friendly doctor who gives clear explanations. He diagnoses problems fast, offers good treatment choices, and gets great results. Patients praise his knowledge, professional manner, and careful care. Key issues include shoulder pain, frozen shoulders, and steroid injections.

5
verified patient
30 Apr 2026

Andy was warm and friendly and very reassuring. Excellent advice. Shoulder so much better. Diane his secretary super friendly and efficient. Thank you both.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
31 Mar 2026

Dr Forester was extremely friendly and empathetic. He was also honest around the pros & cons of various treatment options, which helped me to make an informed decision on my best next steps.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
20 Mar 2026

Mr Forester diagnosed my shoulder issue very quickly and recommended appropriate treatment which for me has worked well. He explained everything very clearly at each step.

5
verified patient
11 Mar 2026

Great experience, Mr Forester was thorough and very clear.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
23 Feb 2026

I can’t thank Mr Forester and his team enough for the organisation and care I received in resolving my shoulder issue.

5
verified patient
28 Nov 2025

Phenomenal in diagnosis and holistic assessment, care and follow-up. Highly recommend

5
verified patient
27 Oct 2025

Mr Forester was very professional as you would expect but relaxed and reassuring.

5
verified patient
13 Oct 2025

Very helpful and understanding of the problems I have been having with my hand. Very thorough in terms of tests required, after all recommended the up to date research supported treatment.

5
verified patient
08 Oct 2025

He was extremely prompt in seeing me, kind, knowledgeable and efficient. I had an X-ray there and then, with a MRI booked in for the following week. Fantastic. All sorted. Thanks.

5
verified patient
06 Jun 2025

An excellent consultant who was considerate and understanding with my condition. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone with a shoulder injury.

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Mr Andrew Forester's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 63 reviews.

What languages does Mr Andrew Forester speak?

Mr Andrew Forester speaks English and French

Where is Mr Andrew Forester located?

Mr Andrew Forester primarily practices at The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
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What are Mr Andrew Forester working hours?

Mr Andrew Forester is working Monday (14:00 - 16:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 12:00), Friday (09:00 - 11:30)

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